SDC Information
The Student Development Complex (SDC) is a 235,000-square-foot complex that provides a wide range of recreation and fitness options for students, faculty, staff and the community. Areas that are included in student, member and guest access during
open recreation hours are:
All SDC users (students, members and guests) are expected to know, understand and abide by the facility rules and regulations that are posted throughout the facility. The
member agreement will be reviewed at time of sale and signed annually.
Membership Rates (as of 5/4/26)
Michigan Tech students have access to the SDC through student fees. Faculty, staff, and community members can purchase membership in a variety of price and length options.
Michigan Tech Student (Free through SDC Access Fee)
| Length |
MTU Student (3+ credits) |
Student Spouse (w/ ID) |
Student Dependent (w/ ID) |
| Two Consecutive Semesters |
Free |
$135 |
$135 |
| One Semester |
Free |
$105 |
$105 |
Additional card creation fees will apply for Student Spouse and Dependent ID cards and SDC membership cards that are new, lost, or damaged.
Michigan Tech students also enjoy the following great benefits:
More information for students on campus life, fitness and recreation, visit
Fitness and Recreation and
Experience Tech.
Faculty, Staff, and Community (as of 5/4/26)
| Length |
Single |
Spouse |
Child (age 4-17 and single rate must be purchased) |
Youth (age 16-17 if there is NOT a single rate purchased) |
| Annual |
$475 |
$210 |
$175 |
$290 |
| 3 Months |
$225 |
$120 |
$95 |
$140 |
Additional card creation fees will apply for new/lost/damaged cards.
- Annual (only) SDC membership 15% discount for Michigan Tech Alumni and Michigan Tech Faculty/Staff (Current and Retired) - discount is only applicable to the Single rate.
- Annual (only) SDC membership 25% discount for Veterans & Active Military (ID Required). Persons with Medical Disabilities (Doctors Prescription Required), Rehabilitation Requests (Doctor's Prescription Required) - discount is only applicable to the Single rate.
Discounted Group Membership (as of 5/4/26)
| Group Sizes |
Discount |
Single |
Spouse |
Child (age 4-17 w/ family membership) |
Youth (age 16-17 if there is NOT a single rate purchased) |
| 20+ People |
25% |
$355 |
$160 |
$130 |
$220 |
Additional card creation fees will apply for new/lost/damaged cards.
- Each group must designate a liaison for general communication purposes.
- Group membership is annual and must be purchased on the same cycle.
- Group membership plans are non-refundable and full payment is due at the time of sale.
All Faculty, Staff and Community members enjoy the following great benefits:
Purchasing a Membership
New and renewal membership purchases take place at the SDC Ticket Office during open hours. Account
creation/updates, digital signatures for
MTU Athletics & Recreation Liability Waiver, Concussion Awareness Form, and
Member Agreement are required as well as payment at time of purchase. All minors are required to have a legal parent/guardian present at time of purchase.
Non-Membership (Guest) Rates (as of 5/4/26)
Guests have access to the Student Development Complex through daily or punch pass options.
SDC Single Visit Day Pass
SDC 12-Punch Visit Pass
Areas that are included in a SDC 12-Punch Pass during open recreation hours are the Fitness Center , Swimming pool, Climbing Wall, Racquetball Courts, Multipurpose Room/Running Track and the Ice Arena. Access to spacious locker rooms 109 Female, 110 Male with showers and saunas are available and complimentary sports equipment issue at Multipurpose Room Desk.
SDC Locker Rental Rates and Policies
The SDC has separate men's (110) and women's (109) public locker rooms, as well as two men's membership locker rooms (104 & 105) and three women's membership locker rooms (109G, 109F, & 107). These locker rooms provide access to the pool, showers and sauna.
Rates & Policies
Adult Supervision is required for all children at the SDC under age 12. All questions can be sent to recreation@mtu.edu.
Locker Rental Rates
All locker rental purchases can be completed by visiting the SDC Ticket Office.
| General Public |
Rate |
Student |
Rate |
Student Spouse /
Student Dependent |
Rate |
| Annual |
$90 |
Two consecutive semesters |
$75 |
Two consecutive semesters |
$75 |
| 3 Month |
$65 |
One semester |
$60 |
One semester |
$60 |
**Locker rentals are only available to current MTU students, SDC Members (minimum 3-months) or annual Trails Pass holders. Locker rental expiration dates and Membership expiration dates must be the same. Prorated rentals are not available. Please see locker policies below regarding rental guidelines including rooms available to patron groups.
Locker Policies
Locker Room General Policies
- Personal locks may be used on open lockers during facility hours but must be removed at the end of the day. Any personal locks remaining on lockers overnight will be cut and items removed.
- Locker rentals are available to current MTU Students, SDC Members (minimum 3-month rate) holders.
- When initially issued a locker to rent, if the assigned locker is occupied, please visit the Ticket Office for reassignment. Do not place a rental lock on a locker without confirming its availability with the Ticket Office.
- Only assigned loose locks can be used for rentals.
- Locks must remain on rented lockers for the duration of the rental. This is to prevent day users from occupying rented lockers.
- Only one person can rent a locker at a time.
- Locker rentals in locker rooms 110 (men's general locker room) and 109 (women's general locker room) are available to MTU Students, SDC Members (minimum 3-months).
- Locker rentals in women's locker rooms 107, 109G, and 109F are for adult (ages 18+) SDC Members (minimum 3-months) only. Access is limited to adult members with an active locker rental in the specific room.
- Locker rentals in men's locker rooms 104 and 105 are for adult (ages 18+) SDC Members (minimum 3-month rate) only. Access is limited to adult members with an active locker rental in the specific room.
- No hockey equipment may be stored in the locker rooms.
- No cell phone or video use in the locker rooms.
- An issued lock must be returned to the ticket office upon the expiration of the locker rental.
Day Use Locker Locations and Policies
Day-use lockers are available in the men’s and women’s public locker rooms as well as in the hallway outside of the multipurpose room. Locker dimensions are 12” x 11.5” x 2’ 11.5”.
- These lockers cannot be assigned for long-term use.
- These lockers are open for use during facility hours only.
- All personal items and locks must be removed at the end of each day.
- Any overnight locks will be cut and items removed.
Additional Locker Room Information
Locker Dimensions - Lockers consist of an upper compartment, main compartment, and lower compartment. The upper compartment is 18” x 10.75” x 9”, the main compartment is 18” x 10.75” x 51” and the lower compartment is 18” x 10.75” x 11”.
General Access - All locker rooms are accessible past the SDC ID desk. Membership ID/Student ID/issued wristband is required to go past this point. In addition to access through recreation and rentals, students have access to the general locker rooms for PE classes and IM events.
Family Access - The SDC is a family-oriented facility. However, due to no available space for a family locker room, when children of the opposite sex are in the locker room with their guardian, we ask that all parties respect the safety and privacy of others and use discretion. Bathroom stalls and curtained showers are available for privacy. Access to the pool area for a family not needing a locker room is available by the pool office.
Bathing Suit Dryers - A bathing suit dryer is available in the general men’s and women’s locker rooms. This device is cleaned regularly and available for use.
Youth Supervision in Locker Rooms
To help ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all participants, we strongly recommend that a parent or guardian accompany their child in the locker room at all times.
If you are using the pool and your child is not able to be accompanied by an adult in the locker room, we kindly ask that they use the private changing tents located on the pool deck instead.
Thank you for helping us keep our facility safe, respectful, and welcoming for everyone!
Parking
SDC Lot 22 – Visitor Lot (signage states - Visitor Parking 2-hour parking limit Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm) – generally for:
- Campus visitors and SDC customers.
- Huskies Club Members – only during home Athletic events.
- No overnight parking (2am – 7am, Nov 1st – Apr 30th)
NOTE: The lot on the North Side (UP Health System & Rehab Services) is for UP Health/Rehab patients only!
