Work up a sweat in the fitness center, or head out on a week-long outdoor adventure trip with the Recreation Program (the annual Mount Bachelor skiing/snowboarding trip is a can't miss).
The Recreation Program offers exciting opportunities for you to be both physically and socially active. Need equipment for your own trip? Rent gear at a reduced cost. Get involved with intramurals and check for upcoming activities on CougSync.
Fitness Center Equipment rentals Intramurals Trips and events
Recreation facilities
All recreational facilities on campus are available to WSU Vancouver students, faculty and staff free of charge. Contact the Recreation Office if you have questions about the use of the following spaces.
Recreation and Rental Program Office
The Recreation Office is the best place to find out about upcoming recreation activities. The Rental Program, most event and team sign-ups and equipment check-out take place in the Recreation Office. You can borrow recreation guide books, ask about the best local spots to explore and meet our helpful staff.
Contact the Recreation Office at 360-546-9532 or van.osirec@wsu.edu. Fax to 360-546-9531.
Location and hours
The Recreation Office is located in the Annex.
Due to the current COVID-19 guidelines, the Office of Student Involvement has closed our physical locations. This includes OSI in Firstenburg Student Commons, The Recreation Office located in the Annex and the Fitness Center located in the Library. To find out about various opportunities and activities check out CougSync and the OSI Facebook page.
We are still available to assist you via email.
- Nikki Hinshaw: nikki_hinshaw@wsu.edu
- Amanda Weingarten: amanda.weingarten@wsu.edu
- Cambri Shanahan: c.shanahan@wsu.edu
- Teresa Picchioni: teresa.picchioni@wsu.edu
Fitness Center
The Fitness Center offers cardio and strength training equipment, fitness classes, day-use lockers and shower facilities. Start getting fit today!
Multi-purpose court
The court can be set up for many athletic activities such as basketball, volleyball and a campus favorite—dodgeball. The court is open and free to all users.