Summer Orientation FAQ

This year’s summer orientations entailed a variety of information booths hosted by academic colleges, university departments, and campus resources. Orientation events provide an opportunity for first year and transfer students to gain answers on their most pressing questions. The Student Recreation center received several questions from curious first-year students. Listed below are some answers to our most asked questions. 

 

  •   What are the Student Recreation Center’s hours?

During Fall and Spring semesters, the Student Recreation Center is open Monday through Friday from 6AM-8PM. On Saturdays 8AM-8PM, Sundays 12-8PM.

  •    What do the outdoor programs provide? 

Outdoor programs offer a variety of guided trips, classes, and events each semester. Introductory classes include trips to learn how to backpack, ski, and rock climb. There are also a variety of day activities such as hiking, snowshoeing, trail running, or ice climbing. The Outdoor Program desk (located in the recreation center) can provide information on trip registration, transportation, lodging, and guidance from instructors.

  •    How do you get a student membership, what does a membership include?

Students enrolled in six or more on campus credits pay full time student fees that include a Campus Recreation membership. There are affiliate and employee memberships, as well as guest passes. A membership grants access to the Student Recreation Center’s facilities, including the cardio and weight spaces, climbing wall, aquatic center (pool, spa, steam room, sauna), locker rooms, and use of gyms and studios (mat room, main gym, MAC gym, studios 1-4, cycling studio).

  • Does CSU provide ski and snowboarding trips?

Yes! The Student Recreation Center provides introductory ski and snowboarding trips through their outdoor programs. Individuals can pay a one-time fee and they are offered transportation, introductory classes, and equipment. Campus Recreation also has alpine and nordic ski sport club teams. Beyond just the Campus Recreation resources, there are other opportunities not offered by the rec on-campus such as ski/snowboarding clubs and SkiSU.

Outdoor photo of the Rec lit up during the evening

 Where can I learn about sport clubs?

The best resource for gaining more information on sport clubs would be through the website or the rec’s sports club office. As for first-year students, or anyone else interested in joining a team, there are informational sessions held by sport club teams at the beginning of the year!

  • What are the group fitness classes, and do you have to pay?

Campus recreation offers a variety of group fitness classes that are included in the membership. Group fitness classes can be accessed through either the registration portal or the campus recreation app. The Rec provides various classes including: group fitness, yoga, cycling, and many more classes! 

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