- All members and guests of our facilities are expected to follow all Federal, State and Rutgers University policies, rules and regulations as well as those stated in the Code of Student Conduct Section VII.
- All injuries and equipment issues are to be reported to staff immediately.
- The blocking of hallways, pathways or emergency exits with personal belongings or activities that restrict movement through those areas by other patrons.
Facility Access
- All users must check in and out with their valid, university-issued Rutgers ID cards through officially designated entry and exit points.
- As a courtesy, in the case that an individual does not have their physical ID card, they will be permitted to enter using their NetID up to (3) times per semester.
- For a person who has been looked up 3 times, on subsequent visits a valid university issued ID must be presented.
- Members may sponsor up to three guests per day with guest pass purchases at $10 per guest, per day.
- Guests must be 18+ years of age and show photo identification that includes a date of birth.
- Guest passes are non-transferable.
- Guests must enter and exit the facilities with their sponsoring member. The member shares the responsibility for the guests’ behavior.
- Members may not accept solicitation requests to sponsor guests.
- Animals, except for service animals are prohibited.
- Bicycles, scooters, mopeds, roller blades/skates, skateboards, and shoes with built-in wheels are prohibited inside facilities.
Attire and Hygiene
- Attire that includes a top and a bottom are required in all indoor public spaces
- All participants are to follow good hand-washing hygiene, covering all wounds, and clean equipment and mats after use.
- Bare or socked feet and open-toed shoes are prohibited in any areas and/or activities that include weights such as fitness centers, power gyms and studios except during instructional classes such as Yoga or Pilates.
- Metal cleats are prohibited in all indoor and outdoor spaces.
General Conduct
The following actions are prohibited:
- Distracting behavior and loud noises including dropping weights, offensive language yelling, taunting, and grunting.
- Music played so others could hear.
- Headphones must be used while listening to personal music in all shared spaces.
- Music labeled as explicit is not to be played out loud, even during pre-approved reservations.
- Saving equipment or space for another participant who has not arrived.
- Phone conversations in shared spaces where others can hear such as fitness centers and locker rooms.
- Use of cameras and video equipment without prior approval.
- The use of personal audio or visual recording devices, including a cell phone camera, in changing areas, rest rooms or locker rooms.
Equipment and Personal Belongings
- Participants may bring personal locks to secure belongings. Locks are also available for daily use at no charge from the front desk(s)
- Rutgers Recreation is not responsible for damaged, lost or stolen personal property.
- Personal items left behind are brought to the front desk of the facility, stored and discarded/donated after 7 days. Exceptions to this include items that are considered valuable such as cash, jewelry, phones/tablets/laptops, government-issued ID cards, which will be processed according to the University’s lost and found policy.
- All items of value are to be locked in a secure locker.
- Food is prohibited in any activity space.
- Drinks must be kept in a sealed, non-glass container. No glass of any kind is allowed in locker rooms and aquatic areas.
- All loaned items must be returned before leaving the facility.
- Audio/Visual equipment use is limited to recreation programs and approved reservations.
- Abuse and/or misuse of any equipment is prohibited.
- Equipment removal from designated rooms such as the fitness center, MPR’s (multipurpose rooms) or fitness studios.
Locker Rooms and Restrooms
- According to New Jersey’s nondiscrimination law, individuals may use restrooms and locker rooms according to their gender identities. Gender Neutral and family changing areas are available at the College Ave Gym and Cook Recreation Centers.
- All daily lockers must be vacated at the close of each day. Any locks remaining on daily lockers at the end of the day are subject to being cut off at the owner’s expense.
- Items in lockers will be tagged and held for two weeks; however, Rutgers Recreation will not be responsible for items retrieved from lockers where locks have been removed.
- All issued lockers must be cleaned out at the end of the academic year for regular maintenance and cleaning.
- Sauna users should shower prior to using the sauna and use a towel to cover their seat. Pouring any liquids onto the heating elements in the sauna is prohibited. For safety, limit sauna usage to 15-30 minutes per session.
Rentals and Reservations
- Exclusive use of spaces is limited to approved reservation requests.
- Facility reservations are available to registered Rutgers Student Organizations, Rutgers Departments, and External Organizations. Rental fees, equipment fees and staffing fees may apply.
- Use of facilities for paid instructional, training, or coaching purposes is limited to approved reservations with all reservation parameters and payments fulfilled.
- Event attendees are restricted to the designated event area.
- Field use is for Rutgers affiliates only. Organized groups must have a reservation.
Marketing
- All marketing must be approved. Advertising at any Recreation Facility does not constitute an endorsement or guarantee of any product, service, or information.
- To request a posting, please click here: Marketing Posting Form.
- Only digital advertising will be accepted. No posting/signage may be secured to walls of Recreation Facilities, doors, windows, stairwells, or hallways.
- Items posted or distributed outside of approved locations will be removed and discarded.
