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Conlan Center

In a change of policy, guests will only be permitted when accompanied by a current member; the limit will be two guests at a rate of $20 per person. 

The Conlan Center is located at 1475 Grand Ave. in San Rafael, California. Our Front Desk staff will be strictly enforcing the necessary possession for ALL Conlan Students, Faculty & Staff of a valid Dominican or Conlan swipe-card for all continuing to enter the Rec. Center this Spring semester.  Please remember to bring and swipe your card necessarily at all Conlan visits. You can also contact the Conlan Center Front Desk (415-482-3500), during all operating hours. 

MEMBERSHIP:  /documents/2025/5/28/ConlanCntr_Membership__2025_.pdf
- PLEASE BRING A COMPLETED MEMBERSHIP TO THE CONLAN CENTER FRONT DESK TO COMPLETE THE MEMBERSHIP PROCESS

CONLAN CENTER HOURS, FALL 2025  (Aug. 25, 2025 - Dec. 5, 2025)
 
CONLAN CENTER HOURS (Fall 2025) 
Day Opening Time Closing Time
Mondays 7:00AM 11:00PM
Tuesdays 7:00AM 11:00PM
Wednesdays 7:00AM 11:00PM
Thursdays 7:00AM 11:00PM
Fridays 7:00AM 8:00PM
Saturdays 8:00AM 6:00PM
Sundays 8:00AM 6:00PM
 - Also, the Conlan Center - and all attached Athletics spaces -- will be completely CLOSED: 
  • - Monday, Sept. 1, 2025 – CRC will be closed ALL DAY - Campus Holiday Date (Labor Day)
  • - Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025 – CRC will close Early, 5pm   -- DU Volleyball Match (vs. Menlo College)
  • - Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 - CRC will close Early, at 5pm -- DU Volleyball Match (vs. Fresno Pacific University) 
  • - Friday, Oct. 3, 2025 - CRC will close Early, at 5pm -- DU Volleyball Match (vs. Point Loma University)
  • - Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025 - CRC will close Early, at 5pm -- DU Volleyball Match (vs. Jessup University) 
  • - Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 - CRC will close Early, at 3pm -- DU Volleyball Match (vs. Azusa Pacific University) 
  • - Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 - CRC will close Early, at 5pm -- DU Volleyball Match (vs. Vanguard University) 
  • - Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 - CRC will close Early, at 5pm -- DU Volleyball Match (vs. Chaminade University)
  • - Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 -  CRC will close Early, at 5pm - DU Volleyball Match (vs. Hawaii Pacific University)
  • - Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 - CRC will close Early, at 5pm -- DU Volleyball Match (vs. University of Hawaii-Hilo) 
  • - Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 - CRC will close Early, at 3pm -- DU Women's Basketball Game (vs. Cal Maritime Academy)
  • - Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 - CRC will close Early, at 3pm -- DU Men's Basketball Doubleheader Tourney (vs. San Francisco State University)
  • - Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 - CRC will close Early, at 3pm -- DU Men's Basketball Doubleheader Tourney (vs. Cal Poly Humboldt)
  • - Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025 - CRC will close Early, at 4:30pm -- DU Men's Basketball Game (vs. Cal Maritime Academy) 
  • - Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025 - CRC will close Early, at 1:30pm - DU Men's Basketball Game (vs. Stanislaus State
  • - Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 - CRC will close Early, at 3:30pm - DU Women's & Men's Hoops Doubleheader (vs. CSU-Monterey Bay & University of California, Merced)
  • - Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 - CRC will be CLOSED BOTH DAY(S) / ALL DAY - Campus Holiday Date (Thanksgiving)
  • - Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 - CRC will close Early, at 4pm - DU Women's & Men's Hoops Doubleheader (vs. Pacific Union College)   
  • - Tuesday, Dec .2, 2025 - CRC will close Early, at 3:30pm - DU Women's Basketball Game (vs. Cal State East Bay)

- The Conlan Center Front Desk staff will be strictly enforcing the necessary possession for ALL Conlan Students, Faculty & Staff of a valid Dominican or Conlan swipe-card for all continuing to enter the Rec. Center this summer.  Please remember to bring and swipe your card necessarily at all Conlan visits.   






 

The Conlan Center pool will be OPEN from Monday, April 7, 2025 until Sunday October 12, 2025.
Below are the hours the pool will be open for 2025:
Please note CONLAN 2025 POOL Hours (Pool Pass required – at CRC Lobby Desk):
Conlan Spring 2025 POOL Hours (Monday, April 7 - Sunday, June 15, 2024)
MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN
7:00 - 8:45a 7:00 - 8:45a 7:00 - 8:45a 7:00 - 8:45a 7:00 - 8:45a 12:15-4:45p 12:15-4:45p
3:45-6:45p 3:45-6:45p 3:45-6:45p 3:45-6:45p 3:45-6:45p
Conlan Summer 2025 POOL Hours (Monday, June 16 - Sunday, August 10, 2025)
MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN
7:00-10:30a 7:00-10:30a 7:00-10:30a 7:00-10:30a 7:00-10:30a 12:15-4:45p 12:15-4:45p
11:30a-6:45p 11:30a-6:45p 11:30a-6:45p 11:30a-6:45p 11:30a-6:45p
Conlan Fall 2025 POOL Hours (Monday, August 11 – Sunday, October 12, 2025)
MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN
7:00 - 8:45a 7:00 - 8:45a 7:00 - 8:45a 7:00 - 8:45a 7:00 - 8:45a 12:15-4:45p 12:15-4:45p
3:45-6:45p 3:45-6:45p 3:45-6:45p 3:45-6:45p 3:45-6:45p
 
   Times Subject to Change 
For Info: Conlan Front Desk (482-3500)

 The Conlan Center Front Desk staff will be strictly enforcing the necessary possession for ALL Conlan Students, Faculty & Staff of a valid Dominican or Conlan swipe-card for all continuing to enter the Rec. Center & Conlan Pool this Spring semester.  Please remember to bring and swipe your card necessarily at all Conlan visits. You can also contact the Conlan Center Front Desk (415-482-3500), during all operating hours.   

 


The Conlan Center will be closed in observance of campus holidays. Times are subject to change without notice. If you wish to confirm operating hours or the day's events, please call 415-482-3500.

The Conlan Center Front Desk staff will be strongly enforcing the necessary possession of a valid Dominican or Conlan swipe-card for all entering the Conlan Center this summer. Please remember to bring and swipe your card when visiting.

For more information, questions, or to inquire about membership packages, please contact the Conlan Center front desk during regular business hours at 415-482-3500. Save time by filling out a membership form (PDF) ahead of time and bringing it with you when you sign up.

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History


The Sister M. Samuel Conlan Center was officially dedicated on April 29, 2000 – the night Dominican announced its name change from Dominican College of San Rafael to Dominican University of California. Named in honor of Sister Samuel Conlan, Dominican’s fifth president and retired Professor of English, the state-of-the art gymnasium was the first new campus building in 37 years. It was built as part of a $20 million “Building Tomorrow Today” campaign.

Though dedicated with a grand gala on Reunion Weekend, the Conlan Center’s first event was on February 18, 2000, a basketball doubleheader. President Joseph R. Fink flipped the ceremonial opening tip-off, Andy Strohmeier ’00 scored the first basket, and the men’s basketball team notched a victory over Patten College in front of a capacity crowd.

Nickamed “The Igloo,” the Conlan Center bleachers seat 1,285 and can accomodate up to 2,098 for larger events. In its first season, the Conlan Center hosted the NAIA California Pacific Conference Volleyball and Basketball Championships.

In 2009, Dominican joined NCAA Division II and the Pacific West Conference. The Conlan Center now is headquarters for the Penguins’ 11 NCAA intercollegiate sports.

The Conlan Center Gymnasium holds six collegiate level basketball courts and is the home of Dominican women's and men's basketball. The Conlan Center is also home to the Dominican women's volleyball team.

Prior to competing in the Conlan Center, Dominican basketball teams played in Hanify Hall, located off Locust Avenue. The wooden gymnasium, built in 1917, was better known as “The Barn.”