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Eligibility

Who is eligible to purchase a membership?

Campus Recreation provides recreation and wellness opportunities to students and the university community.

Students

Current full-time UIS students are automatically granted membership provided they have been assessed the General Fee.

Membership

Rec Members

A Rec Member refers to all UIS students being assessed the Recreation Center Fee portion of the General Fee for the current term, as well as anyone who has purchased a membership for the current term.

The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC)

The state-of-the-art Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC) opened in Fall 2007.  This 72,000 gross-square-foot facility is managed by the Department of Campus Recreation and houses the offices of UIS Intercollegiate Athletics.  TRAC boasts a 23,000 square foot arena available for multiple indoor sports, three fitness areas, a Multi-Purpose Room and two racquetball/squash courts.  TRAC also serves as the home of UIS Men’s & Women’s Basketball and UIS Women’s Volleyball.

TRAC Semester Operating Hours

Sunday: 1pm-9pm

Challenge Course

The UIS Challenge Course

The low team challenge course consists of events that may occur on the ground as well as utilizing the initiatives which consists of poles, wires, platforms and ropes a few inches to a couple feet off the ground. These exciting challenges help groups explore leadership and organizational behavior while moving towards their goals which may consist of: teamwork, communication, problem solving, cooperation, trust and respect.

Employment

Employment Overview

Campus Recreation offers many opportunities for employment.

Positions are available through the University work-study program and part-time employment. Employees learn valuable skills that will serve them throughout their lifetime.

The Process

To be considered for employment, please read the information carefully, follow the steps listed below, and submit the required application materials.

Mindfulness Monday's Stress Reduction Class

Check out our FREE Mindfulness Monday's class on stress reduction incorporating yoga and breathing techniques. Please bring your own mat, towel, blanket, or something to sit comfortably on the floor. Due to COVID-19 we will not be lending mats. You may wear a mask in the ballroom and take it off once in your spot for the class. Zoom ID: 714 9052 7429 Passcode 8PFUsQ

Email Melissa Brittin for more information.