Hours & Closures
Semester Hours:
The hours of the REC Center are based on the University of Alaska academic year calendar and follow the same or similar schedule with the addition of National Guard Closures on approximately one weekend per month (below). The hours of the REC Center are posted on the door and can also be texted to you by joining our text service. If you have a smartphone, get push notifications by going to rmd.at/uasrec2. To get text notifications to any phone, text the message @uasrec2 to the number 81010.
Summer Hours (Starting 5/5/25)
- Monday-Sunday: 11am to 8pm
*Hours are contingent on the health and safety of the REC Center staff. Unexpected or changed hours will be posted on our front door and texted to our group text. To join our remind group visit our Remind page.
National Guard Closures
The REC Center will be closed, during the following dates for the Joint Use of the Alaska Army National Guard (AANG). These dates are also provided on the REC Center calendar.
Summer 2025
National Guard closures are released in September for the following year's closures. Closures will be posted when provided.
- August 2-3, 2025
Holiday Closures & Adjusted Hours
During the academic year the main campus closes during holidays. These dates are posted well in advance on the academic calendar. Some services on campus will remain open or have adjusted hours during closures to include Food Service, REC Center, and Lodge Desk / Freshman Housing Desk.
Spring 2025
- April 28-May 3, 2025: Finals Week Reduced Hrs. (11am-8pm)
- May 4, 2025: Closed for UAS Commencement
Summer 2025
- May 5, 2025: Summer hours begin (11am-8pm)
- May 26, 2025: Closed for Memorial Day
- July 3-6, 2025: Closed for Independence Day Holiday
- August 24, 2025: Closed for REC Staff Training