Week of Wilderness (WOW) Program Launched!

Recreation & Athletics is proud to launch an exciting new wilderness orientation program for first year students.  The Week of Wilderness, or WOW program is an amazing week in the high country of Yosemite National Park with 20 of your future UC Merced classmates.  Visit our WOW information page for more details.

Information about registration will be available during each Orientation session in the Joseph Edward Gallo Recreation Center.  Please email us or call (209) 228-7732 with any questions.

Recreation Center Summer Hours

Summer hours for the Joseph Edward Gallo Recreation Center begin on Tuesday, May 19.

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 7:00pm

Saturday, 11:00am - 7:00pm

Sunday, 12:00pm (noon) - 7:00pm

Hours may vary due to holiday and/or special event closures.  For questions regarding summer hours call (209) 228-7529.

Chancellors Blue Ribbon Commission Report on Intercollegiate Athletics

The Chancellors Blue Ribbon Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics released their report.  The report outlines recommendations on the development of intercollegiate athletics at UC Merced.  The full text of the report can be found here.

Personal Training Now Available!

Do you ever wonder if you are getting the most out of your workout? Most of us are not, we are not sure what machines to use, how to use them, how often to use them and the questions go on from there. Certified Personal Trainers take the worry out of the weight room and are passionate about helping you! The Personal Trainers assess your current abilities and listen to your personal goals, from there they create a specialized plan just for you!  Visit the Personal Training page for more information.