West Georgia Outdoors' climbing wall offers UWG students, faculty and staff an alternative way to exercise and socialize for free. Located in the Campus Center, the climbing wall measures 48 feet tall and can be used by climbers of all skill levels (no experience necessary).  

Climbing Wall
Picture of Campus Center Climbing Wall set up for bouldering. 

Fall 2024 Hours of Operations

  • Monday - Friday: 3:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Fall 2024 Holiday/Special Hours

  • Labor Day: Sept. 2, 2024: CLOSED
  • Fall Break Weekend: Oct. 3-5, 2024: CLOSED
  • Thanksgiving Break: Monday Nov. 25 - Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024: CLOSED
  • Fall Graduation: Dec. 13 - 14, 2024: CLOSED
  • Maintenance & Winter Break: Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 - Saturday, January 4, 2025: CLOSED

Climbing Workshops

Learn the basics of climbing through one of our climbing workshops taught by our talented and skilled West Georgia Outdoors staff.

Women Climb Wednesdays: Aug. 14, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Campus Center Climbing Wall

  • This night will be help every first Wednesday of the month. Offering a supportive and inclusive enviroment, WCW is a night of rock climbing tailored for women. Open to all but celebrating women who climb.

Belay Workshops: Aug. 19, Sept. 9, Sept. 30, Oct. 28, Dec. 2 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Campus Center Climbing Wall

  • Ready to take your climbing skills to new heights? Join WGO every first Monday of the month for our Belay Workshop at the climbing wall located in the campus center—open to all students!

    Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the ropes or an experienced climber aiming to sharpen your belaying techniques, this hands-on workshop is designed to help you climb with confidence and safety. Our certified instructors will cover the fundamentals of belaying, including proper equipment usage, knot tying, communication, and safety procedures.

Questions can be emailed to urec@westga.edu or by phone at 678-839-5500.

For more information, email wgo@westga.edu.