The Dedman Center is a private campus recreation center with the primary purpose and focus on the ÃÛÌÒ½´student and campus community. The Dedman Center hosts academic classes, University programs and student organization events. We abide by University calendar, policies and procedures. Decisions, rules, and protocols will be governed by University calendar, policies, procedures, and ÃÛÌÒ½´student input. These decisions may have an influence on our non-student members.

  

PURCHASING MEMBERSHIPS

Memberships can be purchased conveniently through the  or in-person and the Dedman Center’s front desk.

  • All memberships are prepaid payment at time of enrollment.
  • Memberships are Non-Refundable and Non-Transferrable and only valid for the purchaser.
  • Government issued photo ID required.

Guest Pass options can be found HERE and only available for purchase through the Dedman Center’s Online Member Portal.

 

MEMBERSHIP RULES AND PROTOCOLS

 

  • Individuals MUST be 18 years of age or older.
  • An ÃÛÌÒ½´ID, Dedman Member Card, or government issued photo ID is REQUIRED to enter the Dedman Center.
  • Children under the age of 18 are NOT permitted entry or use of the Dedman Center unless the parent has a paid membership and purchased a Minor Membership. Minor children are only permitted during Family Recreation Hours (Saturday and Sunday). See Hours and Schedule page for more on Family Recreation Hours.
  • Failure to purchase a new membership within 1 month of expiration will require the purchase of a replacement Dedman Member Card.
  • All Members and Guest are expected to follow and abide by the Dedman Center’s Member Expectations and the Dedman Center’s Rules and Protocols.

 

MEMBERSHIP INCLUSIONS

Membership options have varying rates and durations depending on the individual’s role with the University or affiliation to the University.

 

  • Access to use the facility and services such as Group X classes, Climbing Wall, Indoor Pool, OA Rental Shop and OA Trips, and Intramurals.
  • Personal Training and some small group training classes will be additional fee.
  • Dedman Member Card will only be issued to new memberships with a duration exceeding 3 months. Lost or damaged cards within 2 years of original issue must purchase a replacement.
  • All ÃÛÌÒ½´affiliated (Student, Employee, Sponsored and Retiree) must purchase parking from ÃÛÌÒ½´Parking and ID card office.
  • Spouse-partner members may be eligible to purchase on-campus parking from the Dedman Center. See descriptions below or visit Dedman Center Member On-Campus Parking.
  • Membership options with automatic payroll deduction are for full-time, benefit eligible 10-month and 12-month ÃÛÌÒ½´employees. First month’s prorated amount due at time of enrollment.
  • Bundled Membership options include the main member and one (1) adult married spouse or domestic partner.

 

Accepted Payment Types:

·       Credit Cards (Discover, MasterCard, or VISA)

·       NO American Express

 

ÃÛÌÒ½´Students enrolled in 1 or more credit-bearing class with payment of tuition will be assigned a Student Membership activated the first day of classes.

ÃÛÌÒ½´Faculty/Staff who are enrolled in classes must still purchase a Faculty/Staff membership to access the Dedman Center.

*Family membership options will be eligible for purchase when the main member adds the family member to their existing membership profile.

 

NEW:  ÃÛÌÒ½´graduates may now continue their enjoyment and use of the Dedman Center and Campus Recreation services with the Recent Graduate membership.  Determined by graduation date, the Recent Graduate Membership is available for a limited time after graduation. The membership rate is $50 for the time frame below, and the cost will be prorated based on the date of purchase until membership expiration date.

  • December: Recent Graduate Membership Expires April 1of next year.
  • May: Recent Graduate Membership Expires September 1
  • August: Recent Graduate Membership Expires December 1

Purchase in-person or the Dedman Center’s .

Student ID or government issued photo ID will gain entry with membership by manual check-in at the front desk.

New Member Cards and Dedman Member On-Campus Parking may be purchased from the front desk at an additional fee.

Upon expiration of the Recent Graduate Membership, graduates will be eligible for the discounted Alumni membership options.

 

ÃÛÌÒ½´STATUS

MEMBERSHIP

DESCRIPTION

RATES

Student

Student

Enrolled in ÃÛÌÒ½´credit-bearing class(s) with payment of tuition

$0

Student Family

*Student Spouse-Partner Prepaid by Semester

Add to existing Student membership

$100

*Student Adult Child Dependent Monthly

18-25 Adult Family Member Monthly (min 3 month)

$25

*Minor Membership

Child under age 18 once added as Family Member

$0

NEW GRADUATE

RECENT GRADUATE

Available for a limited time

  • May Graduation: Expires September 1of Current Year
  • December Graduation: Expires April 1 of Next Year
  • August Graduation: Expires December 1 of Current Year

Prorated From Time of Enrollment to Expiration Date

Member Card and On-Campus Parking NOT included

$50

Faculty/Staff

Individual by Monthly Payroll Deduction

Full-Time Benefits Eligible 10-Month

$18

Full-Time Benefits Eligible 12-Month

$15

Individual Prepaid Annual

Full-Time Benefits Eligible 10 & 12 Month

$180

*Bundled Monthly Payroll Deduction

Fac/Staff + 1 adult spouse or partner by Payroll Deduct

$40

*Bundled Prepaid Annual

Fac/Staff + 1 adult spouse or partner

$480

Fac/Staff Family

*Add Prepaid Adult Spouse Partner Monthly

Add to Fac/Staff existing membership

$25

*Add Spouse/Partner to Monthly Payroll Deduct

Add to 10-Month Fac/Staff existing Payroll Deduct membership

$30

Add to 12-Month Fac/Staff existing Payroll Deduct membership

$25

*Prepaid Adult Child Dependent Monthly

18-25 Adult Family Member Monthly (min 3 month)

$25

*Minor Membership

Child under age 18 once added as Family Member

$0

ÃÛÌÒ½´Non-Benefit and Part-time Employee

Individual Non-Ben Employee by Semester

Non-Benefit Eligible Employees. MUST be on contract to be eligible.

$60

*Minor Membership

Child under age 18 once added as Family Member

$0

ÃÛÌÒ½´Sponsored

ÃÛÌÒ½´Sponsored 1 Semester

Individual

$100

ÃÛÌÒ½´Sponsored 2 Semester

Individual

$200

ÃÛÌÒ½´Sponsored 3 Semester

Individual

$300

Bush Library

Bush Library Individual Prepaid Annual

Individual Membership for Bush Library Employee

$180

*Bush Library Bundled Prepaid Annual

Bush Library Employee + 1 adult spouse-partner

$480

Bush Family

*Add 1 Spouse-Partner Monthly

Add to existing Bush Library Membership

$25

* Adult Child Dependent Monthly

18-25 Adult Family Member (min 3 month)

$25

*Minor Membership

Child under age 18 once added as Family Member

$0

Retiree

Retiree Individual Prepaid By Semester

Individual Retiree Membership

$40

*Retiree Bundled Prepaid Annual

Retiree +1 adult spouse or partner

$360

Retiree Family

*Add Retiree Spouse/Partner by Semester

Add to existing Retiree Individual membership

$80

Alumni

Alumnus/Alumna Prepaid 3-Month

Individual

$172.50

Alumnus/Alumna Prepaid 6-Month

Individual

$330

Alumnus/Alumna Prepaid 9-Month

Individual Includes On-Campus Parking

$472.50

Alumnus/Alumna Prepaid Annual

Individual Includes On-Campus Parking

$600

*Alumni Bundled Prepaid Annual

Alumnus/Alumna + 1 adult spouse or partner includes On-Campus Parking

$900

Alumni Family

*Add Spouse/Partner Prepaid Monthly

Add to existing Alumni Individual Membership

$25

*Adult Child Dependent Monthly

18-25 Adult Family Member (min 3 month)

$25

*Minor Membership

Child under age 18 once added as Family Member

$0

If you have a question regarding your membership, please contact the Dedman Center Membership Administrator at 214-768-3366 or dedman_memberships@smu.edu or contact David Chambers, Associate Director of Operations at 214-768-4823.