Free Time Recreation
Free Time Recreation is basically the facilities being made available for individuals or campus groups to come recreate on campus in their free time.
Passes Needed to Use Facilities
The HPER and Fieldhouse facilities are often used for classes and other official functions, however, when the facilities are not in use they are open for anyone with a pass or a valid USU Student ID. Reservations are available at gyms@usu.edu more information available upon request.
All patrons must have a pass in order to use the HPER and Nelson Fieldhouse facilities at USU. There are a variety of passes are available for persons in different circumstances. Please see the options listed below to find the proper pass for your circumstance. These passes are available at specific locations so please read carefully.
Student Spouse Pass
Student Spouse Passes are available for purchase at the Taggart Student Center in the card office. This will allow a student spouse access to all Campus Recreation facilities.
Employee Spouse Pass
Employee Spouse Passes are available for purchase at the Taggart Student Center in the card office. Employee must get prior approval from Human Resource Department. This will allow an employee spouse access to all Campus Recreation facilities.
Alumni Pass
Alumni Passes are available to USU Alumni. These passes are discounted to current members of Alumni Association. Patrons must present member card to Campus Recreation (HPER) Service Desk to purchase pass. This pass allows access to all Campus Recreation facilities.
Public Passes
Public Passes may purchase a pass to gain access to all Campus Recreation facilities. The pass may be purchased at HPER Service Desk. These passes are valid from month-to-month.
Checking In Policies
All patrons gaining access to the HPER or Nelson Fieldhouse facilities must check in at HPER Service Desk (Cage) and show their pass before using the facilities. Any patron not following this policy will be given the option to either purchase a pass or leave the facility.
The facilities include the Nelson Fieldhouse, HPER building and outdoor fields. Visit each of their respective pages to learn more about what is available at each facility. To learn more about Free Time Recreation in general, please contact our Facilities Coordinator, Shelly Bybee at or 435-797-7218.
