All matriculated Temple University students enrolled are automatically assessed a portion of the Campus Rec access fee in their tuition bill as a part of the University Services Fee. Enrolled students who have paid the Campus Rec access fee are assigned swipe access through their Temple OWLcard. For additional information, please contact the Campus Recreation main office at 215-204-1267.

All PRLEA and Police Academy cadets have access to any Ambler Campus recreational facility during their enrollment with the program. Cadets may utilize these facilitates during open recreation hours and will be granted swipe access through their Temple OWLcard. Recreation access is not valid at any other TU campus facilities.

Payroll Deduction

Full-time regular employees have the option to have the Campus Rec access fee deducted from their paychecks. A total deduction of $10 will be withdrawn from the employee’s paycheck each month.

Employees preferring to pay their Campus Recreation access through payroll deduction will be able to enroll via the Staff Tools tab on TUportal by selecting the Campus Recreation Payroll Deduction Membership option located within the University Forms section. Swipe access will typically be granted within 48 hours of enrollment; however, users may present their enrollment form at the Temple Ambler Campus Administration Building for immediate access. Cancellations must be requested in person at the Temple Ambler Campus Administration Building. For more information about payroll deduction, please contact Main Campus Recreation Services at 215-204-1267.

Nonpayroll Deduction

Employees who are either ineligible for or do not wish to pay via payroll deduction may pay the Campus Rec access fee per term at Ambler Campus Administration Building, with a valid OWLcard. 

Term fees for employees are as follows:

• Fall or spring: $55
• Summer I and Summer II: $30
• Annual: $120

Within 48 hours of completing the patron application, swipe activation will be granted to the facilities. However, users may present their Campus Rec access receipt at the Red Barn Gym for immediate access.

Alumni are defined as any graduate of Temple University.

In order to purchase a Campus Rec alumni membership, alumni must visit the Ambler Campus Administration Building and present a Temple University Alumni Association Card and valid picture ID to verify alumni status. Please note: Temple University Alumni Association cards may be obtained from the Office of Alumni Relations on the Main Campus in Sullivan Hall, Suite 100. 

Alumni Rates 

Recent Alumni (graduation years 1997–present)

• Fall: $100
• Annual: $220
• Spring: $100
• Summer: $35

Regular Alumni (graduation years 1996 and older)

• Fall: $150
• Annual: $335
• Spring: $150
• Summer: $50

Alumni membership dates

• Expires August 10, 2026

• Begins August 25, 2025
• Ends January 11, 2026

• Begins January 12, 2026
• Ends May 8, 2026

• Begins May 11, 2026
• Ends August 10, 2026 

Ambler Campus accepts checks and credit card for alumni membership payment. Checks must be made payable to Temple University and all payment can be brought to the Ambler Campus Administration Building. Checks returned for insufficient funds will be assessed an additional $25 fee.

Please Note: Alumni cards may be requested online or in-person.

• Online Alumni Card Requests: Temple must verify your Temple University alumni status. To start this process online, complete the Alumni Card Request Form.
• In-Person Alumni Card Requests: Alumni status verification can also take place in-person at the Alumni Office, 1330 Polett Walk, Main Campus.

Campus Recreation facility schedules change based on the student academic calendar. There may be abbreviated schedules during breaks and summer sessions.

Ambler Campus Recreation is currently not permitting guest access to our facilities. For questions, please email us at tua_row@temple.edu.