Student Recreation Center
The University of Texas at El Paso is taking measures to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and faculty during the COVID-19 outbreak. On Tuesday, March 24th, the City of El Paso issued a shelter-at-home ordinance to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. All COVID-19 updates can be found at www.utep.edu/coronavirus.
The Student Recreation Center has opened for the Spring 2021 semester, with modified hours of operation and safety measures protocols.
We have also made it easier for members to make reservations to the Student Recreation Center. Visit our new Online Portal where you will be able to reserve times for facility usage and register for fitness classes.
Follow these steps to access our new portal:
- Click on the “Online Portal” in the top right of our webpage
- Once on the platform sign in using your UTEP credentials by pressing the “log in” button on the top right corner of the page
- Once logged in, you are able to reserve times to utilize the facility and register for fitness classes
All Users of the Student Recreation Center must reserve their space prior to coming into the building. Make sure you have submitted your daily health check through UTEP Wellness Mobile App or screening.utep.edu and are not experiencing any symptoms.
The Facility side of the Student Recreation Center, including the Cardio Theater, Selectorized Machines, Free Weights Area, Basketball Courts, Multi-Activity Courts (MAC) and Racquetball Courts will be open Monday - Friday 10am to 7pm by reservation only.
The Climbing Gym is opened and can be used with a building reservation Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12pm to 4pm, Tuesday and Thursday 4pm to 7pm. Open Climb Only on a first come, first served basis.
The Aquatics side of the Student Recreation Center including the Competitive and Recreational pool will be open for Lap Swim Only, Monday - Friday 10am to 1pm and 4pm to 6pm by reservation only.
We will continue to operate all digital and online classes, as well as the equipment check out program until the end of the semester. All other areas will remain closed including University Field, Multipurpose Field, Locker Rooms, and Showers.
Only University faculty, students, and staff are allowed into the Student Recreation Center; spouses, children and guests will not be permitted in the SRC at this time. Face coverings and social distancing must be maintained at all times, and no food is allowed into the Student Recreation Center.
Note: Purchasing of Memberships will be only offered to current UTEP Faculty and Staff. Please note that Dependent and Spouse memberships along with daily guest passes will NOT be sold at this time. Once we transition to Open Campus Operational Level we will welcome spouses, children and guests back into the Student Recreation Center. If you are interested in purchasing a Student Recreation Center Membership please email srcmemberships@utep.edu
Note: Reopening plans are subject to change as new information becomes available. All pertinent updates will be communicated.
