Ralph S. O’Connor Center for Recreation and Well-Being
Ralph S. O’Connor Center for Recreation and Well-Being
O’Connor Updates:
Orientation Closure: The O’Connor Center will be closed 8/18 – 8/24 for New Student Orientation.
Fall Hours to begin 8/25.
Court Closures:
All courts closed Friday 8/15 – Monday 8/25 for New Student Orientation Load In/Event/Load Out
Pool Updates & Closures:
- Pool Closes March 14th following Mid-day Swim: Pool Improvement Projects
- Set to re-open September 2025
Our Commitment to Hopkins Well-being
Health, wellness, fitness, and community — are the guiding principles of the programs offered through the Ralph S. O’Connor Recreation Center. Our staff is here to engage you in experiences to improve your well-being, ranging from yoga classes to help build inner strength and reduce stress to exciting outdoor trips and courses that encourage and develop leadership, teamwork, environmental stewardship, character development, and transferable life skills.
Whether it’s quenching your thirst for competition or providing an opportunity to build friendships with others who love the game, we offer extensive club and intramural programs year-round. Looking to improve your fitness level or struggling to navigate your personal workout routine? Consider our fitness programs, including our personal training or group fitness classes as a fun and social change of pace.
Explore our website or visit us on the Homewood campus to learn about the myriad offerings available. We look forward to becoming a vital part of your Johns Hopkins experience!
News & Announcements
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Hats off to the Class of 2029
Johns Hopkins University officially welcomes its 150th undergraduate class at the annual Convocation ceremony
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First look at student center
The Bloomberg Student Center, which officially opens Oct. 16, is the first dedicated student center in the university's 150-year history
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All together: JHU's Class of 2029 makes it official
Members of the new undergraduate class assembled and arranged themselves to spell out their class year, a Hopkins Orientation tradition
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Ombuds Office expands services to master's, medical students
The Ombuds Office provides impartial, confidential counsel to those experiencing a conflict at the university
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12 Johns Hopkins students receive NextGen Service Fellowships
Fellows will spend four weeks abroad supporting nonprofits and community-based organizations in Africa, the Caribbean, Southeast Asia, and Latin America
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Student center food options finalized
Food stalls serving dishes from Egypt, China, Maryland, and beyond will open on Homewood campus this fall