ODU’s Guide to A Healthy 2025

Ready to tackle your fitness goals in 2025? ODU Recreation and Wellness is here to help! The ODU community is invited to establish a regular movement routine at the Student Recreation and Well-Being Center and University Village Fitness Center.

Recreation Events this Spring

If you’re looking for special events and activities on campus that promote fitness, movement, sports, outdoors, or recreation, make sure you’re following @odurecwell on Instagram for updates! We’ll be announcing things like Hot Girl Walks, Monarchs In Motion Week, Intramural Sports, Outdoor Adventure Trips, and more!

To check into one of our gyms, you’ll need your Rec ID barcode

Download the ODU Rec Well App!

Please download the ODU Rec Well mobile app prior to visiting the Student Recreation & Well-Being Center or University Village Fitness Center! This app is your one stop shop for all things ODU Recreation & Wellness.

What can you do with the ODU Rec Well app?

  • Browse all of ODU’s health, wellness, outdoor, fitness, and intramural sport events so you’re never without plans!
  • Quickly and securely check into the Student Recreation & Well-Being Center & University Village Fitness Center
  • Conveniently access gym hours
  • Register for free fitness classes, cancel your registration if needed, and even add the class to your phone calendar!
  • Receive notifications to your phone about the SRWC, such as closures and special event announcements
  • Sign up for ODU Outdoor Adventure Trips like Whitewater Rafting, Intro to Canoe Camping, Caving, and more!
  • Reserve your timeslot to play video games in the Monarch Esports Arena
  • Browse sport clubs and contact them via email
  • Learn about student on-campus jobs with Recreation & Wellness
  • and much more!

Signing in

All you have to do is go to your Android or Apple app store and search for “ODU Rec Well”. Then, click the “Rec ID” icon in the top left. If you are a student or employee of ODU, click “ODU MIDAS ID” and sign in with your university credentials. If you have issues signing in, let us know via this form. Pro tip: Sometimes the barcode doesn’t load when you’re connected to wi-fi, so disconnect from wi-fi, try again, and if you’re still having trouble, let us know via the online form.