Frequently Asked Questions

Most Recreation Services programs are located within the Wellness/Recreation Center (WRC), located at 2301 Hudson Road just north of the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

The Outdoor Field Complex is located west of the WRC along 27th Street.

The Health Beat satellite fitness facility is located inside Maucker Union within central campus.

The Outdoor Tennis Courts are located to the east of the Nielsen Field House.

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A valid University of Northern Iowa (UNI) photo ID card is required to access either the UNI Wellness/Recreation Center or Health Beat in Maucker Union.

A “valid” ID is defined as one belonging to a currently enrolled student or other paid user. A valid UNI ID card must also be presented to officials for participation in Intramural events. UNI ID cards may be secured at the Department of Residence Redeker Center office.

There is a $30 charge, per card, for non-university individuals and students requiring replacement of a lost card. UNI IDs are non-transferable. Misuse of a UNI ID may subject the cardholder and/or violator to a loss of facility privileges.

UNI employees, employee spouse, alumni, and alumni spouse, may purchase a Family Pass (free for current UNI students) that would allow their spouses and dependents access to the WRC during designated Family Hours. Family members must be accompanied by the annual WRC member.

UNI community members may purchase a day pass at the Welcome Desk (by credit card) for up to four guests beyond your tax dependent family members at $8.00 each.

If your family wants to sponsor a larger group of guests (such as your child’s friends or a family gathering) contact wrs-reservations@uni.edu or call (319) 273-4768.

Tax dependent family members include:

• For Faculty/Staff/Alumni: your spouse and tax dependent children
• For Traditional Students: your parents and other tax dependent siblings in your family
• For Non-Traditional students: your spouse and tax dependent children
• For Retirees: your spouse

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Towel service can be purchased through Recreation Services at the RS office (WRC 101), the WRC Welcome Desk and at Health Beat in Maucker Union, for the following prices:

• $30.00/year
• $15.00/semester
• $10.00/summer

Faculty, staff, and students can register for the towel service online.

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Payment at the WRC Welcome Desk and/or Health Beat can be made by credit card.

WRC locker service is available through the School of Kinesiology, Allied Health and Human Services at the HPELS equipment room, WRC 158. For equipment room hours and/or cost of service, please call (319) 273-2488.

Health Beat locker service is available through RS at the Health Beat in Maucker Union. Registration and payment must be made at the Health Beat by credit card.

Indoor sports equipment, such as basketballs, volleyballs, racquetball/tennis racquets and table tennis can be checked out, with a UNI ID, at the WRC Welcome Desk.

There is also equipment available for purchase which includes but is not limited to racquetballs, swim goggles, and racquetball racquets. If you do not find what you are looking for, suggestions are always welcome. Contact us at recreationservices@uni.edu.

Outdoor recreation equipment, such as camping gear, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, snowshoes, and cross country skis, and more is available to rent through the Outdoor Recreation Office, WRC 174, (319) 273-7163.

Check for lost items at the Welcome Desk during regular WRC hours. Items found are retained for only a limited period of time. If you have lost an expensive item on campus, the Office of Public Safety may also be contacted, (319) 273-2712.

Students of other colleges, in town during UNI interim periods, may purchase guest passes during break times. These students must present, at the Recreation Services (RS) main office, a photo ID and a printed copy of their college class schedule for the current semester (if during Thanksgiving or spring break) or previous semester (if semester or summer break). 

Students will need to come into the Recreation Services main office to complete this transaction.