The Whitten University Center (UC) Swimming Pool is an Olympic-sized outdoor pool located beside the Lakeside Patio. The temperature is kept at 83 degrees with +/- 2 degrees of variance, it is chilled during the summer and heated in the winter. The UC Pool offers short-course lap lanes, a low-board diving area, and of course a great deck for sunning, studying, or listening to music while enjoying the beautiful weather.
View our Hours of Operation page for complete information. UC Pool Hours are subject to change as a result of swim meets or special events. A sign will be posted at least 48-hours in advance if hours will be affected.
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Entrance to the UC Pool is free for current students, faculty, and staff with a valid 'Cane Card.
Alumni, dependents* of faculty/staff, and community members are eligible to use the UC Pool by purchasing a monthly membership or with a daily guest pass purchased by a current student or UC Pool member. Guest passes cost $8 per guest per day.
You can purchase a membership at any point during a month, and it will be valid through the 15th of the following month. To renew your membership, please call 305-284-5625 between the 1st and 15th of each month or visit the UC Pool front desk. All non-renewed memberships will expire on the 15th of each month. Members may cancel their membership at any time, however, all payments are final. Therefore, once a payment is made, refunds will not be issued for that month.
University alumni must have a valid Alumni 'Cane Card and faculty/staff dependents must have a valid Dependent 'Cane Card in order to purchase a membership at the discounted rate and to enter the facility. Community members must present their membership card upon entry.
The UC Pool Front Desk has officially gone paperless which means that all payments must be made in the form of credit or debit card. Payments in the form of cash and check are no longer accepted under any circumstances.
*Note: Guests who are 13 years of age and older are required to purchase a guest pass or be a member. Those 12 years old and under are permitted to use the UC Pool for free, provided that they are joined by a parent/guardian who is a student who current UC Pool member.
Lifeguard must be on surveillance duty on deck to use the pool No talking or distracting lifeguards on duty No running, pushing, or other dangerous actions on the pool deck No rollerblades, skateboards, or bicycles are allowed on the deck No profanity or vulgar actions Music from personal devices will be permitted only with headphones Only service animals may enter the deck but must be leashed and shall not enter the water Appropriate swim attire must be worn at all times. Management reserves the right to ask patrons to change attire or leave the pool area if attire is deemed inappropriate Not Allowed: No glass containers on the pool deck Do not swallow the pool water Shower before entering No food or beverage in the pool with the exception of water Small snacks and non-alcoholic beverages in a sealable container are permitted on the pool deck Diving is only permitted in the designated area No flips of any kind are allowed off the edge of the pool Do not sit, pull, or hang on the lane lines Any child under the age of 13 may not swim without adult supervision Children who are not potty trained must wear disposable swim diapers Patrons with open wounds, sores, or evidence of infectious diseases shall not enter the pool regardless if there is a dressing or band-aid covering said wound. The University Center is not responsible for lost or stolen items Management has the right to close the facility for safety reasons No more than one person on the diving board at a time No more than one bounce on the diving board No backflips or “trick dives” off the diving board No goggles or masks on the diving board No swimming under the diving board No diving from the side of the board Swim immediately to the side of the pool after diving
For all questions and concerns, please ask the front desk attendant or lifeguard inside the office.
Management may ask what service the animal provides prior to entrance into the pool area
Proper swim attire is defined as clothing that is designed for use in the water; specific items are listed below for reference. In addition, all swimwear must not indecently expose parts of the body, be transparent, or display obscene or offensive pictures and slogans. This list is not exhaustive, and management reserves the right to determine if swimwear is appropriate.
Management may close the pool for reasons such as but are not limited to lightning, lack of chlorine in water, accidental fecal matter release, etc.Diving Board Rules
The PDF below provides a breakdown of pricing based on the category of user (i.e. student organization, campus department, community organization). The Aquatics Manager will determine the number of lifeguards required; the chart provides the average numbers. Requests to reserve the UC Pool for filming or photography must be made at least one month in advance. Additionally, full payment is due two weeks prior to the first date of the reservation. Other fees may apply at the discretion of the Aquatics Manager and the SCC Reservations office based on staff and equipment needs. For more information or to place a request, visit the reservations page or email cxe353@miami.edu.
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Reservation Rates
Reservation Rates[PDF]Filming and Photography Rates
Interested in becoming a lifeguard? The University Center Pool offers American Red Cross Deep-water lifeguard certification right on the Coral Gables campus.
Click here for more information about the UM Club Sports Program At this time, the UC Pool does not have any recreational events occurring on a weekly basis due to COVID-19 but check back in the Fall of 2021 as we are looking forward to some new and exciting recreational activities to bring to the UC Pool each week, designed for our students, faculty, and staff. In the meantime, enjoy soaking up the sun in one of our physically distanced loungers or take a dip in the pool and make the most of the beautiful Miami weather!Aquatics Club Sports at the UC Pool
General UC Pool Events, Recreation, and Leisure
The Hurricane Aquatics program offers anyone an opportunity to be trained by professional coaches. Learn-to-Swim, Master's Swimming, and age-grouped Diving programs all draw hundreds of people a year to the pool. For more information on these specialized programs call (305) 284-4713. The UC Pool is the competition training facility for the Miami Hurricanes Swimming & Diving program. The Miami Hurricanes swimming & diving program has been a force in national and international waters for longer than a half-century. Miami has totaled 34 Olympians as a program: four women’s swimmers, nine men’s divers, nine women’s divers and 12 men’s swimmers. For the competition schedule, visit www.miamihurricanes.com.Hurricane Aquatics
Miami Hurricanes Swimming & Diving
Pool Desk: (305) 284-5625 Camila P. Espinoza 305-284-5147Contact Information