• Students tabling inside of the Student Recreation & Wellness Center.
  • A group of four people shooting hoops in a basketball court.
  • A woman lifts a barbell with weight plates in a gym.

National Rec Day

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UNLV joins college campuses across the nation annually to celebrate and recognize National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day - or as we call it, National Rec Day! This celebration happens each February and consists of multiple events, all of which are free to participate in, and take place in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC).

Join us for the annual celebration - happening February 19, 2026 - featuring a blood drive, wellness fair, physical challenges, and connection with the community over wellness!

Free Faculty & Staff Week

Free Faculty & Staff Week All UNLV faculty and staff receive free entry to the SRWC for one (1) week to celebrate National Rec Day! Enjoy your free membership from February 19 - February 26, 2026.

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