FAQs

Who is eligible to participate in UMBC Recreation activities?

Current UMBC students, faculty, staff, and RAC Members are eligible to participate in UMBC recreation activities, with a valid UMBC Black & Gold.

Is there a fee to use UMBC’s recreation facilities?

Students, faculty, and Staff may use the recreation facilities free upon presentation of a valid UMBC Black & Gold ID Card. Annual and monthly memberships are available. Find out more about our memberships, including rates, on our memberships webpage.

What attire is required to participate in the programs?

Proper athletic attire includes: athletics pants or shorts (denim, cargo pants, and other cotton pants with rivets or zippers or external snaps and buttons are prohibited), athletic shirts (muscle shirts and sports bras must be covered by t-shirts when in the weight room or cardio balcony), and athletic, non-marking shoes. Shirts, shoes and shorts/pants must be worn at all times. All patrons participating for recreation swim are required to wear sandals or flip-flops throughout the facility.

Can I rent gym clothes, bath towels, and a locker to use for the semester?

While gym clothes are not available for rent at the RAC, the Bookstore, located in The Commons carries attire for purchase, with the exception of shoes.
Lockers are available for rent in both the poolside and gym-side locker rooms. You can find out more about locker rentals, including pricing on our locker rooms and rentals webpage.
Bath or beach towels are not available for rent. We do have towels in our weight rooms and cardio areas to be used for equipment cleaning only.

Can I bring a guest to work out with me in the weight room?

We are currently not providing the guest pass option.

How do I find out the hours that the facilities are open?

To view the RAC hours of operation, visit our Hours at the RAC webpage.

Who should I contact if I have other questions about UMBC Recreation?

Please contact the RAC Front Desk at 410-455-8888 for any other questions or concerns.