UMD gyms
Every RecWell gym on campus, who can use it, and how guest passes work.
RecWell membership comes with the full student fee package: students get into every RecWell gym with their UMD ID. Faculty and staff can join at the student rate, and the free Limited Access Membership covers the SPH and Severn fitness centers and Reckord Armory.
The places
- GymEppley Recreation CenterUMD’s main rec center, on North Campus across from the Heritage Community.
- GymSchool of Public Health Fitness CenterRecWell’s fitness center and weight room in the School of Public Health, next to Eppley.
- GymRitchie ColiseumRecWell’s fitness center on the south end of campus, just off Baltimore Avenue.
- GymReckord ArmoryA four-court open gym off Route 1, home to UMD intramural sports.
- Official pageSevern Building Fitness CenterRoom 1309: selectorized weights, cardio and free weights for RecWell and Limited Access members
- Official pageRegents Drive StudiosCycling and multipurpose studios in the Regents Drive Garage, open for scheduled group fitness classes
- Official pageOutdoor Aquatic CenterRecWell’s outdoor pool
Who gets in
- Membership and access to every RecWell facility are included in the student fee. Source: academiccatalog.umd.edu/undergraduate/campus-administration-resources-student-services/student-programs-services/university-recreation-wellness/
- RecWell membership is open to UMD faculty, staff, students and affiliates. Source: recwell.umd.edu/membership-services
- Faculty, staff, affiliates and retirees pay the student rate: $10 a day, $50 a month, $184 a semester or $528 a year. Source: recwell.umd.edu/membership-services
- Alumni need an active UMD Alumni Association membership to join; community members join the Alumni Association first. Source: recwell.umd.edu/membership-services
- To join, go to the Eppley Member Services Desk with a photo ID and a card, check, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Cash isn’t accepted. Source: recwell.umd.edu/membership-services
Classes and extras
- Group fitness classes run at Eppley, the Regents Drive Garage and Ritchie Coliseum; the Limited Access Membership doesn’t include them. Source: recwell.umd.edu/programs-activities/fitness/group-fitness
- Membership covers Eppley, the Outdoor Aquatic Center, the Climbing Wall, Ritchie, Reckord Armory, the Bike Shop, Regents Drive Studios, the SPH spaces and Severn. Source: recwell.umd.edu/membership-services/member-benefits
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Questions people ask
Is the gym free for UMD students?
RecWell membership is included in the full student fee package, so students paying it get into UMD gyms with their UMD ID. Source: recwell.umd.edu/membership-services
Can UMD alumni use the gyms?
Yes, with an active UMD Alumni Association membership and a RecWell membership. Source: recwell.umd.edu/membership-services
How many guests can a UMD RecWell member bring?
One per visit Monday to Thursday and two Friday to Sunday, at $10 a pass for ages 6 and up. Source: recwell.umd.edu/membership-services
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Sources
Facts checked October 19, 2026 against these official UMD pages.
- recwell.umd.edu/membership-services
- academiccatalog.umd.edu/undergraduate/campus-administration-resources-student-services/student-programs-services/university-recreation-wellness/
- recwell.umd.edu/programs-activities/fitness/group-fitness
- recwell.umd.edu/membership-services/member-benefits
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