University Recreation empowers every body, every mind, every day to lead active, healthy, and balanced lives and strive for personal growth throughout and beyond their time at UNC Charlotte.
University Recreation provides recreation, sport, and fitness opportunities for Charlotte students and members. Programs include intramural sports, sport clubs, group fitness, personal training, swim lessons, and more. All fee paying enrolled students are members while non-fee paying students, faculty, staff, alumni and retirees may purchase memberships.
Let's get Niner Nation moving!
OUR VALUES
We embrace a "students first" philosophy in all decisions and actions. Through purposeful programming and services, we empower students to develop lifelong wellness behaviors and career readiness skills that extend beyond their college experience. While serving the broader UNC Charlotte community, students remain our primary focus and driving force.
As integral members of the Health & Wellbeing Unit, we champion recreation and physical activity as a cornerstone of comprehensive wellness. We recognize its vital role in nurturing healthy individuals and fostering vibrant communities. Our commitment extends to supporting all dimensions of wellbeing through our work and partnerships.
We cultivate an environment where every member of our community—students, faculty, staff, and stakeholders—feels genuinely welcomed, valued, and secure. Our facilities, programs, and services are intentionally designed to promote access and meaningful engagement for all. We actively work to remove barriers and create spaces where everyone can thrive.
We embrace forward-thinking approaches throughout University Recreation. By remaining adaptable and responsive to evolving needs, we ensure our offerings remain relevant and impactful for the UNC Charlotte community. We continuously seek creative solutions and emerging practices to enhance the recreation and wellness experience.
OUR HEALTH AND WELLBEING UNIT
University Recreation operates as a part of the Health & Wellbeing Unit within the Division of Student Affairs. The Unit, which consists of University Recreation (UREC), Center for Wellness Promotion (CWP), Student Health (SH), the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and the Center for Integrated Care (CIC). All of these departments within the HWB strive to assist and support students in amplifying their wellbeing journey throughout college and beyond. Check out the links to the department homepages below:
Our department operates in alignment with the mission and vision of our national organization, the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association.
