Aquatics

The Aquatic Center in the Student Recreation Center has an 8-lane lap pool, leisure pool, spa and vortex. Patrons may drop-in swim anytime the pool is open. Outside the Aquatic Center, we have a patio with lounge chairs and a small event lawn. Every semester we offer various scheduled activities. The current semester's programs are listed below.

The Aquatic Center closes 15 minutes before the closing time of the Student Recreation Center.

Accommodations
Chair lifts and wheelchairs are available for those who need accommodations. Please notify the equipment issue desk (404-413-1770) 30 minutes prior to your swim.

Gender Neutral Locker Room - ADA Accessible: A gender-neutral locker room is located on the lower level (LL) of the Student Recreation Center (SRC) attached to the Aquatic Center. This locker room can be accessed by the main LL hallway and via the Aquatic Center deck. The gender-neutral lock room has disability-inclusive features such as lowered lockers, shower benches and transfer assist bars.

Special Programs

PRIDE POOL-OOZA POOL PARTY

Location: Atlanta campus - Student Recreation Center

Join us for a pool party to celebrate LGBTQIA+ pride!

June 13

12 - 4 p.m.

FREE

EVERY-BODY POOL PARTY

Location: Atlanta campus - Student Recreation Center

Join us in celebrating the uniqueness of every person at this body positive pool party. Participants will enjoy light refreshments, games and other pool-side activities. All bodies, all gender identities, all expressions are welcome!

July 11

12 - 4 p.m.

FREE

Open Swim Clinics

None scheduled for Summer 2023.

Location: Atlanta campus - Student Recreation Center

Learn to swim with us! These free instructional clinics are for swimmers of every level, whether you are still getting comfortable in the water or you are looking to fine-tune your techniques for different strokes and everyone in between. Registration is required and opens 48 hours before the clinic date and closes 10 minutes prior to the clinic start time. Check-in closes 10 minutes after start time.

Log Roll Clinics

Looking for a fun new way to test your core strength and balance? Drop by the leisure pool for instructor-guided log-rolling clinics! No registration is required.

Location: Atlanta campus - Student Recreation Center

June 27	3-5 p.m.	FREE
July 18	3-5 p.m.	FREE

Adult Swim Classes

None scheduled for Summer 2023.

Location: Atlanta campus - Student Recreation Center

Lifeguarding

LEISURE TO LIFEGUARD

Location: Atlanta campus - Student Recreation Center

Ever wonder what it's like to be a lifeguard? Develop swimming skills in preparation for meeting the Lifeguard Certification Course prerequisites. Instructors will work with candidates to develop their lap swimming stamina, ability to tread water and surface dives to the bottom of the 12 ft. pool.

Prerequisite Skills: Swim 100 yards continuously while demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing. Tread water for one minute with only the use of legs.

June 12 - July 24

Wednesdays: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Thursdays: 12 - 1:30 p.m.

FREE

LIFEGUARDING CERTIFICATION

Location: Atlanta campus - Student Recreation Center

Interested in becoming a lifeguard? Participants in this American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification course will learn materials both in-person and online (i.e. blended learning). FREE with employment on the Student Recreation Center lifeguard team!

Prerequisite Skills: Candidates should be able to swim 300 yards continuously while demonstrating breath control and rhythmic breathing; tread water for two minutes with only the use of legs; and complete a timed diving event.