Recreational activity and the ability to balance academics with physical engagement is paramount to the success of our students. Through our programs, students strive to聽build聽communities and experiences outside of the classroom,聽control聽stress levels,聽and set聽healthy habits for the rest of their lives.
UW Recreation employs the Student Recreation Fund to ensure every student can join or participate in a recreational class, program, or activity regardless of socioeconomic barriers. Each quarter, every student has the opportunity to apply for a Student Recreation Fund financial award to make meaningful recreation a reality.
Application Timeline
| Summer 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Application Opens | June 2, 2026 |
| Application Closes | July 5, 2026 |
Once your application has been reviewed, you’ll receive an e-mail with your award status and instructions for next steps.
- You must use your award within the quarter it is offered.
- Your award is non-transferable.
- If awarded, your award will cover 75% of the cost of one offering per quarter, up to a maximum of $100.
- If awarded, you will be responsible for the difference in price between the award and the full cost. We accept checks, money orders (for the exact amount), Husky Card, or credit card (except AMEX) as forms of payment.
- Receiving an award does not guarantee space in your requested activity, class, and/or program. If you are worried about your preferred offering filling up, we encourage you to submit your application by the first deadline as awards are delivered prior to registration opening for the quarter.
- Wait to purchase your desired offering until after you receive funding as we do not issue refunds.
Eligible Offerings
The following UW Recreation offerings are listed in the Student Recreation Fund application. Beware that not all offerings are available year-round.
When applying, you will be asked to select your first and second choices. Your award will be granted based on the availability of your first choice, then by the availability of your second choice. If neither choice is available, we invite you to re-apply for different offerings.
Aquatics
Offered year-round.
Fitness & Mindfulness
Offered year-round.
- Rec Class Pass
- Single Session Massage (Not offered Summer 2026)
Intramurals
Offered year-round.
- IM Pass
- Single Use Pass
Martial Arts
Only offered during the academic year. Not offered over the summer.
- Aikido
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Sports Skills
Only offered during the academic year. Not offered over the summer.
- Badminton
- Squash
UWild Climbing
Offered year-round.
UWild Trips
Offered according to seasonal availability during the academic year. Not offered over the summer.
- Backpacking
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Day Hikes
- Snowshoeing
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