Services available at the University of Utah
A. Ray Olpin University Union is the campus’ community center and
complements the academic mission of the University. Traditionally considered the
“hearthstone” or “living room” of the campus, today’s union is the gathering place
of the college.
Through an extensive variety of cultural, educational, social, and recreational
programs the union provides the opportunity to balance course work and free time.
In the Union building students can find lounges for relaxation, games rooms for
entertainment and meeting rooms to do extra group studying as well as a cafeteria
for a delicious meal.
The Marriott Library inspires the discovery, creation, and use
of knowledge for Utah and the world. World-class resources, user-focused services,
expert and responsive staff, and a technology-rich, inviting library will make us
the knowledge provider of choice for life-long learning.
The Einer Nielsen Field House is a 60,000 square-foot facility
at the University of Utah with a 211 meter track, free circuit weights, cardio machines,
two indoor tennis courts, seven handball/racquetball courts, three squash courts,
a table tennis court, a dance studio, locker room/showers, and saunas/whirlpools
and equipment rentals.
The university’s HPER Recreation Complex includes one diving and
two swimming pools, eight basketball courts, two weights rooms and fitness research
labs. Other recreational facilities on campus include a nine-hole golf course, three
outdoor playing fields, 22 outdoor tennis courts, an indoor tennis stadium with
eight courts, a 10 lane bowling alley and billiards.
The University also has an Outdoor Recreation Program which offers
unique opportunities for students to enjoy an array of outdoor and wilderness resources
in the nearby Wasatch Mountains and throughout the state.
The Student Health Service is a medical care clinic located on-campus
to serve the health care needs of all students enrolled. The clinic has on-site
physicians, nurses and counselors who are committed to both your physical and mental
well-being.
Kingsbury Hall is the University of Utah’s historic public auditorium
and serves the campus and community as a center for cultural and intellectual enrichment.
Built in 1930 and located on President’s Circle, Kingsbury Hall hosts concerts,
lectures, travel films, and performing arts events.
Red Butte Garden includes over 100 acres of natural areas and 18
acres of formal gardens featuring floral displays, waterfalls and fountains, hiking
trails and walking paths. Year-round activities include classes, workshops, festivals,
children’s programs, concerts, and tours. In the summer the garden hosts a series
of popular summer music concerts as well as floral, sculpture, and other art exhibits.