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. A map to locate the SDC can be found here. For more on SDC hours, please see our facilities schedule!
Membership Access
Michigan Tech students have access to the SDC through student fees. Faculty, staff, and community members can purchase access in a variety of price and length options. Daily passes are also available. See all the
facilities we have to offer and the
hours they are available for open recreation.
Michigan Tech Student SDC Access
Michigan Tech students have access to most of our incredible facilities — our renowned fitness center, swimming pool, climbing wall, racquetball courts, multipurpose room,— through student fees. Michigan Tech student spouse/partner and dependents also have access to the facilities at a discounted price.
- Purchase student-spouse and student-dependent cards and memberships at the SDC Ticket Office.
- Children three and under are admitted free.
- Adult supervision is required for children under age 12. Fitness Center participants must be 16 years old for admittance.
- SDC CUSTOMER PARKING REGULATIONS - Lot 22 has a two-hour parking limit Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- The SDC is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Please do not leave valuables unattended.
Michigan Tech students also enjoy the following great benefits:
| Student Access |
Student (3+ credits) |
Spouse (w/ ID) |
Dependent (w/ ID) |
| Two consecutive semesters |
Free |
$135 |
$135 |
| One semester |
Free |
$105 |
$105 |
*Additional card creation fees will apply. Student spouse/dependent card required to be presented upon membership purchase.
For more information on campus life, fitness and recreation, visit Fitness and Recreation.
For more information on Experience Tech, visit Experience Tech.
General Public SDC Access
Join the Michigan Tech Student Development Complex (SDC) for access to all of our incredible facilities and services — our fitness center, swimming pool, climbing wall, racquetball courts, multipurpose room, Ice Arena, and more. Access Holders also enjoy discounts on HuskiesFit and Outdoor Adventure Programs and events.
Access is available in a variety of packages for individuals, couples, youth, and families. Special group rates are available. Community members and those not affiliated with Tech are welcome! We also offer convenient payroll deduction plans for Michigan Tech faculty and staff! Faculty and staff may use their MTU Wellness 360 Incentive and choose Tech Bucks to reduce their access fees to the SDC.
- Purchase your access at the SDC Ticket Office.
- Families must purchase single-rate annual access before discounts are given.
- Single-rate access must be purchased before the spouse rate will be given.
- Children three and under admitted free.
- Adult supervision is required for children under age 12.
- Fitness Center participants must be 16 years old (valid ID required)
- SDC CUSTOMER PARKING REGULATIONS - Lot 22 has a two-hour parking limit Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm.
- The SDC is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Please do not leave valuables unattended.
Purchase annual access for the best deal! Patrons enjoy full access to most of our facilities, plus the following great benefits:
INDIVIDUAL RATES
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
| Access |
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 |
$460 |
$205 |
$165 |
$280 |
| 3 Months |
$220 |
$115 |
$90 |
$135 |
*Additional card creation fees will apply.
- Annual (only) SDC access 15% discount for Michigan Tech Alumni and Michigan Tech Faculty/Staff (Current and Retired)
- Annual (only) SDC access 25% discount for Veterans & Active Military (ID Required). Persons with Medical Disabilities (Doctors Prescription Required), Rehabilitation Requests (Doctor's Prescription Required)
- Annual (only) SDC access $25 discount for (Must be Silver Tier or higher) Husky Club Members (Proof Required)
ANNUAL GROUP ACCESS DISCOUNT RATES
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
| Group Sizes |
Discount |
Single |
Spouse |
Child (age 4-17 w/ family membership) |
Youth (age 16-17 if there is NOT a single rate purchased) |
| 5-9 People |
10% |
$414 |
$184.50 |
$148.50 |
$252 |
| 10-14 People |
15% |
$391 |
$174.25 |
$140.25 |
$238 |
| 15-19 People |
20% |
$368 |
$164 |
$132 |
$224 |
| 20+ People |
25% |
$345 |
$153.75 |
$123.75 |
$210 |
- Each group must designate a liaison for general communication purposes.
- All group access is annual and must be purchased on the same cycle. The liaison collects information for each group order and provides it to the SDC. Individual orders are created at the SDC Ticket Office and payment is required before membership is activated.
- Additional purchases must be approved by both the liaison and Michigan Tech Recreation.
- Current SDC access holders must honor their active access agreement before becoming eligible to purchase a group rate.
- Group access plans are non-refundable and full payment is due at the time of sale.
- Group access plans are subject to policies and procedures of the Student Development Complex and Michigan Technological University.
SDC Access Passes
SDC Day Pass
A day pass to the Michigan Tech Student Development Complex (SDC) gives you access to our incredible facilities and services — our fitness center, swimming pool, racquetball courts, multipurpose room, and admission to Open Skating, Open Hockey, Open Rock Climbing, and more!
Community members and those not affiliated with Michigan Tech are welcome.
*Effective July 1, 2023, all credit card transactions will have a transaction fee of 2.3% of the total sales amount.
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$20 per person.
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The minimum age requirement to purchase is 18yrs old (valid ID required).
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Purchase your day pass at the SDC Ticket Office and receive a dated wristband for facility access.
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SDC CUSTOMER PARKING REGULATIONS - Lot 22 has a two-hour parking limit Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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The SDC is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Please do not leave valuables unattended.
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Access to spacious locker rooms 109 Female, 110 Male with showers and saunas.
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Complimentary sports equipment issue at Information Desk.
SDC/Gates Action Pass
An action pass to the Michigan Tech Student Development Complex (SDC) gives you access to our incredible facilities and services — our fitness center, swimming pool, racquetball courts, multipurpose room, court rental at Gates Tennis Center and admission to Open Skating, Open Hockey, Open Rock Climbing, and more!
Community members and those not affiliated with Michigan Tech are welcome.
Length of Pass Rate
12-Visit $120
*Additional card creation fees will apply.
*Effective July 1, 2023, all credit card transactions will have a transaction fee of 2.3% of the total sales amount.
- Must be 18 years old to purchase.
- Allowed to be used by affiliates of purchaser while present, using age rules.
- For each day of use, the pass will be punched at the Ticket Office, and Patrons will receive a dated wristband.
- Expires one year from the date of purchase.
- Transferable between family members.
- Children three and under are admitted for free.
- Adult supervision is required for children under 12.
- Fitness center access is for patrons age 16 or older (valid ID required).
- SDC CUSTOMER PARKING REGULATIONS - Lot 22 has a two-hour parking limit Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- The SDC is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Please do not leave valuables unattended.
- Access to spacious locker rooms 109 Female, 110 Male with showers and saunas.
- Complimentary sports equipment issue at Information Desk.
SDC Locker Rental
The SDC has separate men's (110) and women's (109) public locker rooms, as well as two men's access locker rooms (104 & 105) and three women's access 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. Fitness Center participants must be 16 years old for admittance. All questions can be sent to recreation@mtu.edu.
Locker Rental Rates
All locker rental purchases can be completed by visiting or calling the SDC Ticket Office at 906-487-2073.
| 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 Access Pass holders (minimum 3-month rate) or annual Trails Pass holders. Locker rental expiration dates and Access Pass 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.
The SDC has separate men's and women's public locker rooms, two men's access locker rooms and two women's access locker rooms. These locker rooms provide access to the pool, showers, and sauna.
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 Access Pass (minimum 3-month rate) holders, or Annual Trails Access 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 Access Pass holders (minimum 3-month rate) and Annual Trails Access holders.
- Locker rentals in women's locker rooms 107, 109G, and 109F are for adult (ages 18+) SDC Access Pass holders (minimum 3-month rate) only.
- Locker rentals in men's locker rooms 104 and 105 are for adult (ages 18+) SDC Access Pass holders (minimum 3-month rate) only.
- 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. Access 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.
Complimentary Mini Lockers - Complimentary mini lockers are available in the Fitness Center (ideal for IDs, wallets, phones, etc.).
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!
