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NUDAR > Membership > Student Access

Student Access

Group I (Full-time Student Status)

Tuition paid by full-time degree candidate students provides partial funding for Fitness and Recreation Facilities. Thus, full-time degree candidate students who are currently enrolled at Northwestern University receive an automatic Basic Membership and are eligible to use the Henry Crown Sports Pavilion/Norris Aquatics Center, Patten Gymnasium, and Blomquist Recreation Center by presenting a valid WildCARD to the front desk attendant. The following includes the various forms of identification needed to gain entrance to SPAC. 

  • Full-time Northwestern University Undergraduate Student: Must be a currently enrolled tuition paying student and have a valid Northwestern University WildCARD student identification card.
  • Full-time Northwestern University Graduate & Professional Degree Program Students: Must be a currently enrolled tuition paying student and have a valid Northwestern University WildCARD student identification card. 
  • Full-time Northwestern School of Continuing Studies Student: Must be a currently enrolled tuition paying student and have a valid Northwestern University WildCARD student identification card.

Three(3) classes or more constitutes full-time status.

 

Group II (Part-time Student Status)

The following are eligible to purchase a membership at the part-time student rate.

  • Part-time Northwestern and School of Continuing Studies students: Currently enrolled part-time students may purchase a membership at the part-time student rate. Students must present valid Northwestern University WildCard student identification card. 
  • Post-Doctoral Students: Graduate students who have completed course work and are writing a dissertation or doing research are extended part-time student status. Post-doctoral students must present valid Northwestern University WildCard student identification card. 


Group III (Visiting Student Status)

Visiting students are eligible to purchase a quarter membership at the part-time student rate.

  • Full-time Summer Session Students: Northwestern University Summer Session students taking two or more classes receive an automatic Basic Membership. A valid Northwestern University WildCARD is required for entry.
  • Part-time Summer Session Students: Northwestern University Summer Session students taking one class are eligible to purchase a summer quarter membership at the part-time student rate. A valid Northwestern University WildCARD is required.
  • Department Sponsored Research Students: Individuals participating in research or academic programs sponsored by Northwestern University academic departments are eligible for the part-time student quarter rate. A valid letter of appointment is required from the Department Chair.
  • Academic Enrichment Program Students: High School students participating in Summer academic enrichment programs are eligible to purchase a membership at the part-time student rate. Students under the age of 16 must comply with our "Family Hours" policy. For this reason a Ratio of 10:1 has been established for student to counselor supervision.