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Aquatics

  • Spotlight Link 1 Open Swim Schedule
  • Spotlight Link 2 Pool Rules
  • Spotlight Link 3 Work as a Lifeguard

Open Swim Schedule    

The pool is only open to current students, faculty, and staff of TAMUG or those with a community membership. 

Starting August 25th our open swim times are as followed. 

Monday: 7am-9am & 3pm-8pm

Tuesday: 7am-9am & 3pm-5pm and 6pm-8pm (We are closed for open swim from 5pm-6pm for class)

Wednesday: 7am-9am & 3pm-8pm

Thursday: 7am-9am & 3pm-8pm

Friday: 7am-9am & 3pm-8pm

Saturday: 11am-4pm

Sunday: Closed

If you are interested in renting the pool for private use, please contact Nicole Murphy nmurphy5@tamug.edu.

Week and Date Specific Adjustments

Specific Date Planned Closures:

Closed each Tuesday from 5pm-6pm for class.

Closed September 23, 2025 from 8am-9am for class. 

Closed September 25, 2025 from 8am-9am & 3pm-5:30pm for class.

Adjusted hours for October 13th & 14th Fall break, will update times at closer date.

Adjusted swim hours the week of Thanksgiving, will update times at closer date. 

Pool does close at the end of the Fall semester until the start of the Spring semester for Winter break.

Pool Rules    

  1. The pool is only open when a lifeguard is on duty.
  2. Only current TAMUG students, faculty, and staff or alumni and community members with a membership to the Campus Recreation Center are allowed to use the facility.
  3. Proper swim attire is required.
  4. People with open wounds or infectious diseases are not permitted in the pool.
  5. The practice of hyperventilating and extended breath holding activities in the pool is PROHIBITED (Breath Holding Policy).
  6. No pets are allowed in the pool area.
  7. Lap lanes are for lap swimming only.
  8. Do not hang on the lane lines.
  9. Food should be kept to a minimum and kept away from the pool.
  10. No running or horseplay on the pool deck.
  11. No glass or other breakable containers are allowed.
  12. No hanging on the basketball goal.
  13. The aquatic staff has the authority to deem a dive/jump unsafe. 
  14. The pool will close when lightning is within 10 miles.

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Work as a Lifeguard    

Please check back for lifeguard openings! If you have any questions, please reach out to Nicole Murphy nmurphy5@tamug.edu.

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Phone: 409-740-4400

Site Policies

Mailing Addresses:

  • Faculty/Staff: 
      P.O. Box 1675, Galveston, TX 77553
  • Students: 
      Student Name, Drop Box No.___,
      P.O. Box 1981, Galveston, TX 77553

Physical Addresses:

  • Faculty/Staff: 
      1001 Texas Clipper Road, Galveston, TX 77554
  • Students: 
      Student Name, Drop Box No.___,
      200 Seawolf Parkway, Bldg. 3035, Galveston, TX 77554

Phone: 409-740-4400 | Site Policies

Mailing Addresses:

  • Faculty/Staff: 
      P.O. Box 1675, Galveston, TX 77553
  • Students: 
      Student Name, Drop Box No.___,
      P.O. Box 1981, Galveston, TX 77553

Physical Addresses:

  • Faculty/Staff: 
      1001 Texas Clipper Road, Galveston, TX 77554
  • Students:
      Student Name, Drop Box No.___,
      200 Seawolf Parkway, Bldg. 3035, Galveston, TX 77554
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