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Welcome to RecFit!

Welcome to Recreational Sports & Fitness! We can not wait to see all new and returning students here in the fitness centers, aquatics center, fitness programs and sports programs. No matter how you choose to stay active, we have something for you!

If you are a new student at American University, please take a moment to complete your online fitness center registration (found here) before your first visit. As long as you are enrolled in classes, there is no extra cost for you to activate your membership!

Fall Group Exercise

Group Exercise Classes are free for all AU students. Faculty, Staff, Affiliates and Community must purchase a semester pass to participate in classes. Please visit the Group Exercise page to see the class schedule and pass options. To participate, stop by Jacobs Fitness Center about 10 minutes before the start of the class and check-in at the front desk!

Pups & Pumpkins

Join us Friday, October 25 for our annual Pups & Pumpkins event with the Center for Student Involvement! We will be on the Quad from 2pm-4pm. There will be various activities, food and beverages, and our dog costume contest! Hope to see you there. 

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