Recreation & Student Life
Where Else Can You Have This Much Fun?
Get ready to experience endless opportunities outside the classroom. Kirkwood Student Life is all about expanding your horizons – and your social circle.
You'll discover a world of cultural, recreational, and special interest groups and opportunities.
And the newly renovated and expanded Michael J Gould Recreation Center is the perfect place to walk, run, lift, play, and compete.
Cheer on the Eagles! Get discounted student tickets to see the next game.
From art and theatre to degree- and faith-based clubs, there's a group for everyone.
All of our theater performances, music concerts and recitals, and art exhbitions will be online — be sure to check them out!
Let Your Fun Loose
The newly renovated and expanded Michael J Gould Recreation Center features three full-size basketball courts, a 200-meter walking and jogging track, and more.
Students, employees, and retirees can use the Rec Center for free!
- Fitness Classes
- Wellness Programs
- Intramurals
- And more!
“Meeting people was as easy as hanging out in my own backyard. Last year I started playing basketball with two of my neighbors at the court behind our apartment complex and now they’re my roommates.”
Ricardo Ibarra,
Britt, Iowa
Questions?
Kirkwood Student Life
Temporarily Located at the Rec Center
Please note, the doors to the Rec Center may be locked during normal business hours to allow for frequent cleaning. You can see their hours here. If you arrive and the doors are locked, please call the number below or email us at student.life@kirkwood.edu.
Phone: 319-398-5578