Anderson Athletics and Recreation Complex (AARC)
The Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex (AARC) at the 海角官方首页. Thomas is the centerpiece of campus fitness and athletics. Home to 21 NCAA Division I varsity teams, a vibrant intramural sports program, and state-of-the-art fitness equipment, the AARC supports student-athletes and the broader campus community alike. This premier campus recreation center was made possible through the generosity of Lee and Penny Anderson.
All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to use the AARC's fitness facilities, indoor track, courts, and training equipment during open recreation hours, which are scheduled around varsity athletic practices and events, as well as intramurals, club sports, and external rentals. Whether you're looking for a place to work out, play a pickup game, or maintain a healthy lifestyle, the AARC offers a top-quality environment for personal fitness and wellness.
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Contact AARC
AARC Front Desk - (651) 962-5920
For questions about membership or facility rental, please contact:
Ryan Clark; Assistant Director of Athletic Events and Operations
651-962-7917
ryan.clark@stthomas.edu
AARC Exercise and Athletics Facilities
Standard AARC Facility Hours
Summer 2025 AARC Hours
Hours effective May 27, 2025:
- Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
AARC will be closed June 19 and July 4. Standard facility hours are subject to change - see AARC hours for this week.
AVAILABILITY: At least one of the two Cardio & Weight Rooms is always available for general use during open recreation hours. Access to other AARC facilities -- such as pool, courts and the indoor track -- varies based on the weekly schedule.
Membership & Locker Information
Current full-time 海角官方首页. Thomas undergraduate students are eligible to use the facility. All undergraduate students must present a valid 海角官方首页. Thomas ID card for access into the fitness areas.
Reservations for workout times are available through the .
In the event undergraduate student status is terminated, individuals will no longer be eligible to access the facility.
All 海角官方首页. Thomas graduate and professional students are eligible to purchase a non-refundable term membership for any of the following terms. Memberships are available starting the first day of each term and will continue to be available throughout. Memberships are pro-rated for the term the first day of each month. All membership rates will remain the same regardless of the length of the month, or building availability around University closings.
Memberships may be purchased through the button below. Once purchased, a valid 海角官方首页. Thomas identification card must be presented for access into the fitness areas.
Memberships are nominally priced relative to other local alternatives. Individual graduate and professional student memberships will be $15 per month, payable only up front on a semester basis;
- Spring semester (January 2- May 31): $75
- Summer (June 1- August 31): $45
- Fall semester (September 1- December 22): $75
Prices do not include tax, and it may take up to 24 hours after point of purchase for your membership card to be active.
In the event graduate/professional student status is terminated, individuals will no longer be eligible to access the facility.
If you recently had a 海角官方首页. Thomas baccalaureate degree conferred, you can contact the Card Office to obtain your one-year complimentary membership. Memberships obtained mid-year will only be granted access for the remainder of the one-year term.
Current regular full-time and part-time employees (including faculty adjuncts) of the 海角官方首页. Thomas will be offered complimentary AARC access with a current University identification card. This complimentary membership is valid for the individual only. All other employees must purchase a membership.
Note: Should someone want to bring a non-member - community / alumni memberships may be purchased for guests, spouses, etc. All AARC users must be 18 years of age or older and must present a valid 海角官方首页. Thomas ID card for access into the fitness areas of the facility. In the event an employee's status is terminated, individuals will no longer be eligible to access the facility. Please contact St. Thomas Human Resources at 651-962-6510 if you have questions about your employee status and AARC eligibility.
Important information about locker rentals:
- Faculty and staff will have the opportunity to rent lockers. A limited number of lockers are available. Lockers are only available to rent by the term
- Locker rentals can be renewed starting two weeks prior to the final day of the term
- Lockers not renewed need to be cleaned out by 5:00 pm on the final day of the membership term (ex: May 31, Dec 31, Aug 31)
- AARC issued locks must be returned to the control desk
- Locker users in the general locker room should secure the lock on the locker. Items left in the lockers will be placed in lost and found at the control desk
Alumni from the 海角官方首页. Thomas are eligible to purchase a non-refundable term membership for any of the following terms. Memberships are pro-rated for the term the first day of each month. All membership rates will remain the same regardless of the length of the month, or building availability around University closings.
Memberships may be purchased through the button below. Once purchased, instructions will be given on how to obtain your membership card. A valid 海角官方首页. Thomas alumni membership identification card must be present for access into the fitness areas.
Memberships are nominally priced relative to other local alternatives. Individual alumni memberships will be $55 per month, payable only up front on a semester basis;
- Spring semester (January 2- May 31): $275
- Summer (June 1- August 31): $165
- Fall semester (September 1- December 22): $220
A $15.00 fee will be assessed by the UST card office at the time your card is produced. It may take up to 24 hours after point of purchase for your membership card to be active.
All 海角官方首页. Thomas community members are eligible to purchase a non-refundable term membership for any of the following terms. Memberships are pro-rated for the term the first day of each month. All membership rates will remain the same regardless of the length of the month, or building availability around University closings.
Memberships may be purchased with the button below. Once purchased, instructions will be given on how to obtain your membership card. A valid 海角官方首页. Thomas community identification card must be presented for access into the fitness areas.
Memberships are nominally priced relative to other local alternative. Individual community memberships will be $65 per month, payable only up front on a semester basis;
- Spring semester (January 2- May 31): $325
- Summer (June 1- August 31): $195
- Fall semester (September 1- December 22): $260
Members are required to be 18 years of age or older.
A $15.00 fee will be assessed by the UST card office at the time your card is produced.