NIC Student Wellness and Recreation Center (SWRC) offers state-of-the-art facilities and a staff of highly trained, caring and passionate professionals who provide our college community a complete indoor and outdoor recreational experience for students and employees.
Our Student Wellness and Recreation Center includes a climbing wall, fitness classrooms, weight and cardio areas, gymnasium, multi-purpose room, elevated track, locker rooms and an administration suite.
The mission of Student Wellness and Recreation is to promote opportunities that foster community and instill a sense of belonging through physical activity for all NIC students, staff, and faculty. We envision a dynamic program that engages every participant and environment for students to develop both personally and professionally by offering many opportunities for involvement. We celebrate diversity and authenticity. We demonstrate a commitment to create a safe community that welcomes and respects everyone.
Student Wellness and Recreation celebrates diversity and authenticity. We demonstrate a commitment to creating a safe community that welcomes and respects everyone.
Free Wellness Initiative
We want to encourage our campus community to become more active and become healthier. We want to give everyone an opportunity to enjoy the facility and see what is offered to our members. The 1st Thursday of every month will be FREE to all current students, faculty and staff. Just bring your ID and partake in everything at the SWRC for FREE! Call SWRC (208)769-5939
Memberships
Student Memberships
- Membership is available to NIC Full-Time and Part-Time Students.
- Full-time students have access to the Student Wellness and Recreation Center with tuition; part-time students must pay the remainder of their prorated student fee to gain access to the center.
- All student members must be 18 years of age and have a Cardinal Card issued by Cardinal Central to have access to the facility.
Pricing
Students taking less than 12 credits are considered part-time and must purchase a membership. Semester membership is determined by the number of credits a student is registered for and is a one-time fee each semester.
| Spring / Fall Semester | Membership Price |
| 1 Credit | $79.75 |
| 2 Credits | $72.50 |
| 3 Credits | $65.25 |
| 4 Credits | $58.00 |
| 5 Credits | $50.75 |
| 6 Credits | $43.50 |
| 7 Credits | $36.25 |
| 8 Credits | $29.00 |
| 9 Credits | $21.75 |
| 10 Credits | $14.50 |
| 11 Credits | $7.25 |
Students are eligible for a summer membership if they are enrolled in Summer and/or Fall classes.
| Summer Monthly | $20.00 |
| Semester Membership | $87.00 |
- Underage dual credit students can purchase a membership with a guardian present.
- A parent or guardian must sign the SWRC Access Waiver when purchasing a dual credit student membership.
Employee Membership
- Student Wellness and Recreation Center membership is available to NIC faculty and staff, as well as their spouses or partners.
- All members must be 18 years of age and have a Cardinal Card issued by Cardinal Central to have access to the facility.
Pricing
NIC part-time employees can sign up for monthly or annual memberships. Monthly memberships cost $30 per month, and an annual membership costs $290.
| Monthly Membership | Annual Membership |
| $30.00 | $290.00 |
Full-Time Employees
NIC full-time employees must sign up for a membership through our payroll deduction program. The amount deducted from your paycheck varies on your deduction status and if you would like to add your spouse or partner to your membership.
If you wish to cancel your annual membership, then there will be a $75 fee per membership in the first year of your membership.
| Annual Rate | |
| Employee ONLY | $6.04 - $8.05 per pay period |
| Employee and Spouse/Partner | $18.12 - $24.16 per pay period |
| Monthly Rate | |
| Employee ONLY | $$7.50 - $10.00 per pay period |
| Employee and Spouse/Partner | $22.50 - $30.00 per pay period |
Alumni Membership
Student Wellness and Recreation Center membership is available to NIC Alumni Association members. Present your Alumni Association card at the front desk to sign up for a membership.
The NIC Alumni Association encourages a lifelong connection to North Idaho College. Alumni Association membership is free and open to anyone who has completed:
- at least 12 academic credits
- the first semester of a certificate course
- or an apprenticeship at NIC
Join the NIC Alumni Association: Alumni Membership
Alumni membership costs $30 for a monthly membership or $290 for an annual membership.
Pricing
| Monthly Membership | Annual Membership |
| $30.00 | $290.00 |
Refunds are not available on membership sales.
The NIC Alumni Association encourages a lifelong connection to North Idaho College. Membership for the Alumni Association is FREE and open to anyone who has:
- completed at least 12 academic credits OR
- the first semester of a certificate course OR
- apprenticeship at NIC
Fall Spring Semester Hours
Student Wellness and Recreation Center
| Monday through Thursday | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
| Friday | 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
Climbing Wall Hours
| Monday through Wednesday | 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Thursday | 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Friday through Sunday | Closed |
| New Climber Monday | 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
NEW Golf Simulator
| Monday through Friday | 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
| + last hour of operation | |
| Friday through Sunday | Closed |
Fall Spring Semester hours excludes Holiday Breaks and other campus closures.
Spring Break Hours
Student Wellness and Recreation Center
| Monday through Friday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Saturday and Sunday | CLOSED |
Summer Hours
Student Wellness and Recreation Center
| Monday through Friday | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| Saturday and Sunday | CLOSED |
Climbing Wall Hours
| Monday through Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The SWRC will be closed for Annual Maintenance Aug. 16 through Aug. 23.
Holidays
Be sure to visit the SWRC for facility hour updates. All hours and closures subject to change.
*Hours apply to the following dates: Nov. 23 and Nov. 24, Dec. 21 through Dec. 23 and Jan. 4 through Jan. 10.
Student Wellness and Recreation Center
| Monday through Friday | 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Saturday and Sunday | CLOSED |
Climbing Wall Hours
| Monday through Thursday | 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Friday through Sunday | CLOSED |
Closures
The SWRC will be closed on the following dates:
| Memorial Day | May 27, 2024 |
| Independence Day Observed | July 4, 2024 |
| Annual Maintenance | Aug. 16 through Aug. 23, 2023 |
| Labor Day | Sept. 4, 2023 |
| Thanksgiving Break | Nov. 22 through Nov. 24, 2023 |
| Christmas Eve | Dec. 24, 2023 |
| Holiday Break | Dec. 25 through Jan. 1, 2023 |
| New Year's Break | Jan. 1 and Jan. 2, 2023 |
| Martin Luther King, Jr Day | Jan. 15, 2023 |
| President's Day | Feb. 19, 2023 |