
BYU offers students a wide array of resources and activities for free without having to leave campus. Here are eight different places to visit for free:
Bean Life Science Museum
The Bean Museum
Student Wellness Facilities
It is commonly known that the Richards Building has a gym for BYU students to attend, but the facilities offer much more than that. BYU students can also take advantage of the pool, sauna, track, courts, YFitness classes, a women's only gym and even meet with a wellness coach to reach their specific goals all for free, according to the Student Wellness website
Sydney Lish, a BYU student studying business, said she attends the YFitness high fitness classes every week and invites everyone to come join. She says they are an easy activity for family home evening, friends or anyone. “I love them … it’s free and awesome,” she said. Besides high fitness, the facilities offer Zumba, barre, yoga, kickboxing, cycling and more. Options can be found on the YFitness online schedule
Wilkinson Student Center
Commonly referred to as “the Wilk,” the student center houses BYU’s food court, classrooms, the bookstore and places to study and meet up with friends. The WSC also has board games that can be checked out for free along with pool and ping pong table supplies. For only a dollar, students can also attend movies in the Varsity Theater, according to the website
Women's Services and Resources
Despite its name, Women's Services and Resources
Located inside the WSC, Women's Services and Resources offers nutrition counseling and one-on-one counseling sessions to connect students with resources they may need. They also have an eating disorder support group and free yoga classes
Parker said, “Occasionally they will have guest speakers come through the women's resources center and they’ll have refreshments … it's super informative. They’ll have people come in with the latest research on really interesting topics.”
Museum of Art
The MOA has rotating art exhibitions and free events. Their website
Parker said the “Art After Dark” events are fantastic and free. Parker said they have live music with local bands that play inside the museum, and they often offer refreshments as well. While anyone can attend, Parker said many people use the event as a date night.
Museum of Peoples and Cultures
The Museum of Peoples and Cultures may be one of the lesser-known free museums on campus. The museum collects, preserves and displays material objects that document the diversity of human experiences, according to the website
Harold B. Lee Library
The Harold B. Lee Library
Inside the library, students can also use professional sound recording rooms, green screens, video production studios, a sewing machine, virtual reality equipment or even reserve a small movie theater. Lish said she loves using the movie theater for family home evenings or even just with friends. Lish said, “I am definitely a freebie girl. I am all about that discount.”
Counseling and Psychological Services
BYU's Counseling and Psychological Services