Student Center
The Student Center is your space to relax, gather with others, study or exercise. As a student, you have free, priority access to our facilities, social activities, study and lounge spaces and intramural sports leagues. OHSU residents, fellows and employees may purchase access to the center’s facilities with some restrictions.
The Student Center is also home to the Campus Store and Food Resource Center. We're located near the center of the Marquam Hill campus, just a few minutes’ walk from Baird Hall and Mackenzie Hall.
Get directions and parking information or take a virtual tour.
On this page, you’ll learn more about:
- Facilities and amenities, including the pool, hot tub, exercise room, gymnasium and basketball court, media room, study areas and lounge spaces
- Who can use Student Center facilities
- Intramural sports leagues
- Campus Store
- Food Resource Center
Hours
Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Weekends: Closed
Note: Campus Store closes 30 minutes before Student Center
Contact us
Call 503-494-8295 or email us at studentcenter@ohsu.edu.
Facilities and amenities
While using our facilities and amenities, you can store your belongings in our free day-use lockers — just bring your own lock. We also have baskets and lockers with pre-assigned locks available for rent.
Swimming pool and hot tub
On the Student Center’s second floor, you’ll find a six-lane, 25-yard heated lap pool and an eight-person hot tub. The pool is kept at about 80 degrees and the hot tub at about 101 degrees.
Gymnasium and basketball court
The gymnasium features a collegiate-size basketball court where special events and intramural sports run during the academic year. Students and GME residents and fellows can request to reserve the gymnasium for free — OHSU employees and departments pay an hourly rate.
Wellness room and exercise equipment
The wellness room offers students, GME residents and fellows, and their partners a space to work out on Marquam Hill. You have access to various exercise equipment, including free weights, benches, treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, a stair climber and more.
Media room
The media room features a 9-by-15-foot projector screen, tiered seating and a computer kiosk with internet access. You can use this flexible space to relax, socialize or get work done. Students have hosted group discussions, practiced presentations and even performed guided meditation.
Lounge spaces
The Nucleus Lounge is a shared space with plenty of seating to meet friends or take some time to yourself. A grand piano is available for anyone affiliated with OHSU.
Computer room and group study areas
The center features multiple first-come, first-served group study areas, including a computer room with four kiosks and lounge-style seating. Please note that computers do not have printing capability and require an OHSU ID to log in.
Who can use Student Center facilities?
- All visitors are welcome to shop the Campus Store and use the first-floor lounge.
- OHSU students and GME residents and fellows: Bring your current OHSU ID badge to the front desk to start your free membership.
- Spouses and partners: Your partner must be present with their OHSU ID badge to start your membership. Please bring proof of shared residence, such as driver’s licenses, a utility bill or a shared bank account.
- OHSU employees: Visit the front desk to start your membership and purchase an access card ($20 minimum). Employees cannot use the wellness room or exercise equipment.
- Minors: Guests under 18 are only allowed in the first-floor lounge.
- Groups: While our recreational facilities are mainly for individuals and small groups, some larger group events can be accommodated. Contact us for help organizing an event.
To learn more about membership, reservations, usage rules and other policies, visit the Office of Student Life page on O2.
Intramural sports
The Student Center hosts co-ed intramural sports leagues on a first-come, first-served basis, including indoor futsal, basketball and volleyball. Leagues are open to students and GME residents and fellows at no cost; their partners and OHSU employees can join for a fee.
League seasons last six to seven weeks, with three seasons each year. The winning teams receive intramural league championship T-shirts and a pizza party.
Visit the Office of Student Life page on O2 to:
- Register as an individual or team
- Find league start dates
- Learn about league rules, fees and player conduct
Campus Store
The Campus Store is on the first floor of the Student Center. We carry OHSU-branded merchandise and quality apparel in various styles and colors. Lab coats, scrubs and other special order items are available on the Campus Store website.
Visit the Campus Store in person on weekdays or shop the online store any time. The Campus Store closes 30 minutes before the Student Center.
- Learn about personalizing apparel with your name and credentials.
- Learn about graduation supplies, including commencement regalia and diploma or certificate frames.
- Learn about special orders for events, marketing and more.
Food Resource Center
The Food Resource Center offers free groceries, hygiene items and other basic needs for OHSU students regardless of financial need. The center can also help you find other support resources in your community.