Memberships at the Preston Center
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Contact Kate Dennis, Aquatics & Memberships Coordinator
All users must have an ID
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Faculty/Staff Preston Center Memberships
Memberships can be purchased Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm in the Health & Fitness Lab located on the 1st floor of the Preston Center, pass the women's locker rooms in room 20A.
Faculty Staff
All faculty & staff are eligible for a membership at a rate $25 per month. This rate will be paid via monthly billing on the 1st of each month.
The following categories are eligible for this rate:
- Full Time F/S
- Part Time F/S
- Visiting Scholars
- Campus Ministry Full Time Staff
- Lifeworks Full Time Staff
- Army/ROTC
- University Contracted Employees
WKU Faculty & Staff Day Passes
Any WKU faculty or staff who does not have a membership to the Preston Center may self sponsor themselves for the day for the guest pass rate of $5 plus tax. After self-sponsoring that member is then eligible to sponsor up to three guests during their visit. All sponsoring members and their guest(s), 18 and over, must provide a photo I.D. which will be kept for the duration of their visit at the front desk.
Faculty/Staff Spouse and Children Options
* The fee for a spouse will be the same as that paid by the faculty/staff member also to be paid via monthly billing on the 1st of each month.
* Dependent children and grandchildren (17 years and under) will be:
*15 - 17 years old $10.00 per child per month.
* 14 years old or younger $5.00 per month
* Children/Grandchildren 18+ will fall under the Buddy category.
* Spouse/children memberships are available without the Faculty/Staff having a membership, permitting the child is 15 or older.
* An adult member must accompany children under 14 in the facility at all times.
* All members who are not current F/S or students will need to purchase a Preston Only ID for $10 for access to the facility.
Please Note
All Cancellations must be done in writing.
Please email preston.center@wku.edu or come submit your cancellation in writing to the Health & Fitness Lab. State your name, 800# (or 500#), reason for cancellation.
**Employment status overrides all other status categories**
Retiree Membership Options
The Retired Faculty/Staff membership fee is $15.00 per month. This rate will be paid via monthly billing on the 1st of each month.
Spouse memberships are available for the rate of $25.
* Dependent children and grandchildren (17 years and under) will be:
*15 - 17 years old $10.00 per child per month.
* 14 years old or younger $5.00 per month
* Children/Grandchildren 18+ will fall under the Buddy category.
All members must have an ID to enter the building. Only current WKU Faculty/Staff and students may use their WKU 800#'s. All others will be assigned a Preston Only 500#. There is a $10 charge for all new Preston Center ID's. A $20 replacement fee will be charged for all lost Preston Only ID's. This cost is the University standard for replacement ID's.
*Retirees who are enrolled in class will not have the option of paying the student rate.
**Optional retirees are eligible for the Retiree membership category, however, they can no longer use their WKU ID to enter the facility. Optional Retirees will be assigned a Preston Only Number and ID (a one time $10 charge).
Please Note
All Cancellations must be done in writing.
Please email preston.center@wku.edu or come submit your cancellation in writing to the Health & Fitness Lab. State your name, 800# (or 500#), reason for cancellation.
**Employment status overrides all other status categories**
WKU Police Memberships
Please contact the Membership Desk in the Health & Fitness Lab at 270.745.6060 for more information on the following memberships:
WKU Police - $15.00 per month. This rate will be paid via monthly billing on the 1st of each month.
WKU Police Spouse - $25.00 per month. This rate will be paid via monthly billing on the 1st of each month
WKU Police Children:
* Dependent children and grandchildren (17 years and under) will be:
*15 - 17 years old $10.00 per child per month.
* 14 years old or younger $5.00 per month
* Children/Grandchildren 18+ will fall under the Buddy category.
Please Note
All Cancellations must be done in writing.
Please email preston.center@wku.edu or come submit your cancellation in writing to the Health & Fitness Lab. State your name, 800# (or 500#), reason for cancellation.
**Employment status overrides all other status categories**
FAQ's about Preston Center Memberships
Question: Should I choose to take out a membership, am I locked into a year contract?
Answer: “NO”. You can stop and start at anytime. Keep in mind that you pay for the entire month on the first of each month, if you would like to cancel, please do so prior to the 1st of the month so you are not charged.
Question: I do not want to join, but my spouse/children do. Will I have to take a membership out in order for them to join?
Answer: No. We have “family only” memberships for WKU Students, Faculty and Staff only.
Question: Where can my spouse/child park when they use the Preston Center?
Answer: Effective 8-15-2009 Preston Center members not employed by the University or a current student can purchase a “Preston Only” parking permit for $10 a semester. This permit must be purchased at Parking and Transportation. Preston Center permits are valid in the following locations for the designated time of day and time limit:
Jones Jaggers, Service Supply, Russellville Road
7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Maximum 2 hour time limit
Parking Meters located on Regents Drive or in front of Diddle Arena
6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Maximum 2 hour time limit
Pay Lot next to Regents Hall
All Day
Maximum 2 hour time limit
Question: Are there lockers available?
Answer: Currently, there are both full and Z-style lockers available. We also has several complimentary “day use” lockers throughout the facility.
Question: What are your hours of operation?
Answer: You can check our website https://www.wku.edu/crw/facilities/schedule.php
for daily hours of operation and special closings.
Question: My son/daughter is 20 but still lives at home; can I include him/her on my membership?
Answer: Yes, but it would be for a “Buddy Rate.”
Question: Do you have to pay extra to use the pool or go to the Group Fitness classes?
Answer: No. The only extra fees that members pay are for specialty services such as racquet rentals; massages; personal training; instructional programs, etc.
Question: Can my partner/fiancé be included on my membership?
Answer: Yes – he/she would pay the spouse rate same amount monthly as you. Exceptions to this would be the spouses of retirees or university police. Those spouses will pay the F/S spouse rate of $25 per month.
Question: I am a student/spouse of a police officer/alumni/etc… as well an employee; can’t I just take out that category of membership?
Answer: No, employment status overrides all other categories you may fall into.
Question: How do I gain access into the facility?
Answer: All members must have an ID to enter the building. Only current WKU Faculty/Staff and students may use their WKU 800#'s. All others will be assigned a Preston Only 500#. There is a $10 charge for all new Preston Center ID's. A $20 replacement fee will be charged for all lost Preston Only ID's. This cost is the University standard for replacement ID's..
Question: I am a recent graduate and still have my old ID with my 800# on it; can I use that to gain access to the facility?
Answer: No. Only current students and faculty/staff members my use ID’s with 800#’s. If you are not a current student or faculty/staff member, the Campus Recreation & Wellness office will assign you a “Preston Only” member ID #. That number will start with 500.
Question: Can I bring a guest with me?
Answer: Yes, Guest Passes can be purchased for $5 plus tax per visit. You will be responsible for your guest throughout the visit.
Question: What if I don’t want to take out a membership, but would like to work out occasionally?
Answer: Current faculty/staff /part-time students only can purchase a pass for $5 plus tax per visit with their WKU ID.
Question: My son is twelve; can he work out in the Fitness Center or use the Fitness Equipment in the Mezzanine?
Answer: No, the ages for the Fitness Center/Fitness Equipment in the Mezzanine is 14 and older.
Question: My eleven year old daughter would like to hire a personal trainer; can she do that through the Health & Fitness lab?
Answer: No, the age limit for Health & Fitness lab services is 14.
Question: What are the “peak” student times?
Answer: During the Fall and Spring Semester, the peak “student” times are generally from 3:30 PM to 8:30 PM, Monday – Thursday.
You can earn Vitality Points each time you come to the Preston Center. Just follow the steps below to link your account to the Preston Center.
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- Download the Vitality App on your phone & Login
- Once you are at the Preston Center, click on the "Gym" icon and allow the app to access your location
- The Preston Center will pop up as an option to select as your gym
- The Vitality App will track your workout every time you come now, and give you points!
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