Mission
The Palomar Health Student Wellness Center fosters holistic well-being by empowering students to thrive—mind, body, and spirit. Through inclusive programs, integrated services, and compassionate support, we cultivate a campus culture grounded in balance, belonging, and joy.
Vision
We envision a vibrant community where every student feels supported, connected, and inspired to lead a life of purpose, resilience, and wellness. Through a foundation of holistic care, we aim to redefine well-being as a joyful, shared, and lifelong journey.
Facility Calendar
Use the interactive calendar below to explore our facility's hours of operation, located at the top of each day. Additionally, view specific room availability based on our scheduled events and programs. Whether you're planning a visit or reserving a space, the calendar makes it easy to check when different rooms—such as studios, lounge areas, or outdoor spaces—are open. Please reach out to our team with any questions about availability or hours.
Explore Our Spaces
The Palomar Health Student Wellness Center offers a wide variety of spaces, each focused on a particular dimension of the Wellness. Visit the university's interactive virtual tour website to explore spaces, or read below about what each of the spaces offers. We also encourage our community, including prospective and incoming students, to come visit and allow our team to guide you through the facility for the first time!
Our Cardio Room offers a dynamic and welcoming space designed for all fitness levels. Equipped with a wide variety of machines—including treadmills, ellipticals, bikes, and step mills—you’ll have everything you need for an energizing workout. The room also features dedicated stretching areas and a selection of lighter dumbbells for warm-ups, cool-downs, or full-body routines. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide an inspiring view of Mission Bay and Mission & Pacific Beach, creating a unique feeling of paradise, especially at sunset.
Featured Equipment: Matrix Step Mills & Slat-Treadmills, Peloton Bikes, Jacobs Ladder, Versa Climbers, Ski Ergs, ADA Accessible Machines
Our Strength Room is a versatile, multi-zone space designed to support a wide range of training styles and fitness goals. The room is divided into five specialized sections:
- Selectorized Equipment – Ideal for controlled strength training with easy-to-adjust machines.
- Plate-Loaded Equipment – Dedicated machines with olympic weight plates for heavier lifting.
- Free Weights – Includes benches, dumbbells, barbells, and accessories for classic strength-building exercises.
- Squat Racks & Olympic-Style Lifting – A dedicated area for powerlifting and performance-focused training.
- Functional Training – Open space equipped with tools like kettlebells, resistance bands, and plyometric boxes to support movement-based and cross-training workouts.
In addition to its thoughtful layout, the room features a windowed view of the basketball gym below and direct access to an outdoor patio—perfect for taking your workout outside in the fresh air.
Featured Equipment: Half racks & Smith machines, Decline Leg Press, Dual & 5-Stack Cables, Double Functional Training Bay, Belt Squat
Our multi-purpose Exercise Rooms are vibrant, flexible spaces designed to support both group fitness classes and individual workouts. When classes aren’t in session, these rooms are open for personal use — perfect for stretching, mobility work, or your own circuit training. Accordion-style doors in each room open up to reveal a terrace with stunning outdoor views, creating a seamless transition to fresh-air workouts.
Our Rejuvenation Lounge is a peaceful decompression space designed to help you unwind, reset, and recharge. This quiet space features cozy hanging chairs and nap pods for rest and relaxation, along with calming art supplies to support creative expression and art therapy. Whether you're looking to take a mindful break, decompress after a workout, or simply enjoy a moment of stillness, the Rejuvenation Lounge offers a serene atmosphere to support your mental and emotional well-being.
Our E-Sports Lounge is a hub for gaming, connection, and friendly competition. Equipped with 10 high-performance gaming PCs and multiple TVs, it’s the perfect space for both casual gamers and serious competitors. In addition to digital gaming, the lounge also features table space for board games—offering something for every type of player. Whether you’re teaming up online, battling it out on the big screen, or gathering around a tabletop, the E-Sports Lounge is designed for fun, community, and creativity.
Our bright and spacious MAC Gym is designed to accommodate a wide range of activities and skill levels. The court features six adjustable basketball hoops and is fully lined for both basketball and volleyball, making it ideal for games, practices, and open rec play. What makes this gym truly special is its unique connection to the outdoors—large windows and open architectural features bring in plenty of natural light and offer views of the surrounding outdoor spaces.
Our Outdoor Workout & Bouldering space is a one-of-a-kind fitness space that brings serious performance and recovery equipment into the open air. The area features two BeaverFit strength sheds, each fully equipped with gear and offering a total of six outdoor squat and Olympic lifting racks — perfect for power, performance, and functional training in the fresh air.
A third shed is dedicated to recovery and functional movement, featuring tools for mobility work as well as a speed bag and water bag for boxing and cardio-based training.
Adding to the experience is a 15-foot, four-sided bouldering wall with routes for both beginner and advanced climbers—offering a unique challenge and an adventurous edge to your workout.
This bright, open-air space features a versatile basketball/pickleball combo court, a sand volleyball court for classic beach-style play, and a 5-a-side soccer pitch perfect for fast-paced games with friends. Receiving all-day sunshine, this area offers the perfect setting to stay active, connect with others, and enjoy your favorite sports in a relaxed, energizing environment.