UNM Fitness & Wellness

There are many programs available to UNM students in fitness & wellness to keep your mind and body finely-tuned. Get acquainted with what's available and make the most of your tuition fees!

Recreational Services

  • Hours for Recreational Services
    Find out the time facilities are open.
  • About Recreationals Services
    Find out about UNM's rec services right here in our backyard. You can contact the Rec Services Office at 277-0178.
  • Recreational Services Membership Card
    For those who are affiliated with UNM, but don't meet student, faculty or staff requirements, there is still a way you can benefit from the fitness programs at UNM. The Rec Services Card is available in these cases, for a small fee.
  • Getaway Adventures
    Did you know there are little adventures planned to locations all around New Mexico for UNM students, faculty and staff?
  • Facilities
    The Johnson Center facilities are located on UNM's main campus, directly across from PopeJoy Hall and adjacent to the SUB. There is also a new Weight and Exercise room in the Basement of the SUB.
  • General Fitness
    This page describes the different fitness programs available to UNM students, faculty and staff.
  • Aquatics
    Presently the pool is being renovated, but is schedule to reopen in January 2009. Call the Pool Manager to for an update at 277-5980.
  • Intramural Sports
    If you'd like to join in on a team sport, there are teams in flag football, soccer, slow-pitch softball, volleyball, badminton, basketball, golf, tennis, to name a few. Most activities are free to join.

Health Services

Below is a short-list of some of the health and wellness services available to UNM students. To find out more review the main SHAC page, listed first, below.

  • UNM Student Health and Counseling (SHAC)
    There are many different services available. Get acquainted with what's available!
  • Insurance
    You are not required to have insurance to go to SHAC, but it's recommended to help keep your health costs down while you are a student.
  • Medical Appointments
    Schedule an appointment by calling 277-3136.
  • SHAC Parking Information
    Avoid a ticket! There are parking permits available if you have an appointment, just ask for one at the front desk when you check in.
  • Walk-In Clinic
    The Walk-In Clinic is staffed by MDs, mid-level providers (physician assistants and nurse practitioners), and nurses.
  • Counseling Services
    From time to time we all need a little support. This service provides UNM students with psychological and psychiatric services to help function successfully in their academic lives. Contact is 277-4537.
  • Pharmacy
    The UNM Pharmacy is the only pharmacy on campus for the exclusive use of UNM students, staff, and faculty. They fill prescriptions from all licensed practitioners. Contact them at 277-6306.
  • Massage
    Did you know if you have the student health insurance (Plan A), you qualify to receive two 1-hour body massages each semester? Fall, Spring & Summer! There are also chair massage sessions available. Make an appoinment by calling 277-3136.

 


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