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Open Recreation space is kept available throughout the day whenever possible. For a special event, you may<br />

reserve activity spaces if you are a recognized Student’s Association Club. Please contact our Reservations Office<br />

at 275-9465 at least three business days in advance. During the year the Department of Athletics and Recreation<br />

also extends the use of its facilities to the Rochester community for very special events such as high school<br />

championships and local youth group activities. Notifications are posted and may be confirmed by calling the<br />

Department of Athletics and Recreation Information Desk at 275-7643.<br />

RECREATIONAL SPORTS: WHO TO CONTACT?<br />

Associate Director: Jane Possee<br />

Phone: 275-6914<br />

Email:<br />

jane@sports.rochester.edu<br />

Web site:<br />

www.rochester.edu/athletics/recreation.html<br />

The Recreational Sports Program offers opportunities to participate in Intramurals and Group Fitness Classes, Club<br />

Sports and Open Recreation. Approximately 3,500 <strong>student</strong>s enjoy the multiple sports and activities in Intramurals.<br />

League play is available in traditional sports such as basketball, volleyball, floor hockey, soccer, flag football, and<br />

ultimate Frisbee. Intramural Sports also offers Group Fitness Classes. Club Sports are independent, <strong>student</strong>-directed, and<br />

governed sporting groups which are organized and operated under the joint auspices of the Department of Athletics and<br />

Recreation and the Office of Student Activities. Leadership, teamwork, competition, and fun add deep intrinsic value to<br />

this unique program. The Department also makes every effort to reserve Open Recreational Space for self-directed<br />

activity.<br />

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT: WHAT’S AVAILABLE WITHIN ATHLETICS AND RECREATION?<br />

With so many events and activities happening, opportunities for <strong>student</strong> involvement through employment are readily<br />

available. The Department of Athletics and Recreation hires approximately 300 <strong>student</strong>s in the areas of fitness monitors,<br />

intramural sports supervisors, aerobics instructors, <strong>student</strong> trainers, building managers, facility rental supervisors, and<br />

intercollegiate game management. Current certification in Adult CPR is required to be hired. Applications are available at<br />

the Department of Athletics and Recreation Information Desk or online at:<br />

http://www.rochester.edu/athletics/Staff/employment.php. College Work Study is highly recommended.<br />

IMPORTANT NUMBERS:<br />

Director of Athletics and Recreation 275-4301<br />

Facility Hours/General Information 275-7643<br />

Intramural Hotline 275-5454<br />

Intramural Office 275-4303<br />

Recreational Sports 275-6914<br />

Intercollegiate Sports 275-7209<br />

Business Office 275-5135<br />

Reservations Office 275-9465<br />

R Club Membership Office 275-6277<br />

Housing<br />

As a graduate <strong>student</strong> you have several housing options, including University graduate <strong>student</strong> housing, mixed<br />

<strong>student</strong>/employee housing or off-campus housing. The University Apartments Office can help <strong>student</strong>s locate oncampus<br />

housing.<br />

Location: 020 Gates Wing (Susan B. Anthony Hall)<br />

Hours: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.<br />

Phone: 585-275-5824<br />

Website: http://www.reslife.rochester.edu<br />

University-Owned Housing

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