Reprogram Your Space: How a RecRe Box Can Transform Any Corner of Campus

Across the country, college administrators are being asked to create more value with fewer resources. Fewer staff. Tighter budgets. Higher expectations from students. But solving that challenge doesn’t always require a full renovation or a major investment.

Sometimes, the answer starts with rethinking how a single space is used.

The Smallest Space Can Spark the Biggest Change

Think about your campus. There is probably a corner of your student union that feels forgotten. A hallway in the rec center that never really got used the way you hoped. A lobby in your res halls where students pass through but never linger. Or maybe a retail dining hall that doesn’t have the traffic you’d like?

What if that space gave them a reason to stop and hang out?

RecRe is a self-service gear access platform that lets you turn any underutilized location into a meaningful student destination. With one RecRe box, you can offer round-the-clock access to high-demand items that students love, all without adding new staffing or infrastructure.

What you add is simple. What you unlock is powerful.

– A quiet lounge becomes a late-night games and social space

– A student union entrance becomes a gear hub for creative activities

– A rec hallway becomes the new check-out point for fitness gear

– An outdoor patio becomes a go-to spot for hammocks, lawn games, or picnic supplies

RecRe invites students to use the space in front of them in a way that fosters community, promotes wellness, and encourages repeat visits.

Real-World Results Across Campus Types

We have seen this transformation take place in real time.

At the University of Florida, one RecRe box tucked inside the main entrance of the Reitz Union led to more than 1,000 students using the box in its first year. Students borrowed putting sets, Nintendo Switches, and creative break items that made the union feel like a true engagement space again.

At Georgia Institute of Technology, RecRe supports both student union and outdoor student union programming, helping students engage with gear in ways that extend beyond traditional hours and spaces.

On another campus, RecRe boxes have enabled a rec center to generate hundreds of dollars a week in revenue (while saving thousands on staffing costs) by offering self-service gear rentals that used to require a staffed front desk.

These are not isolated success stories. They are examples of what happens when a campus gives students real access to the things they need and want, right where they already are.

Give Your Team Relief and Your Students More

RecRe boxes are automated and accountable. Students check out items through the RecRe platform, which tracks usage, returns, and even item condition. No one has to sit behind a desk or manage a clipboard. Items are organized, accessible, and backed by real-time data.

This means you can:

• Reduce staff time spent on manual gear checkouts
• Offer 24/7 access without adjusting your building hours
• Pull reports on student engagement and usage patterns
• Choose between free access or revenue-generating rentals

RecRe works across departments, from student life to campus rec to housing. And with our accountability system in place, campuses report high return rates, low loss rates, and strong student adoption.

Use the Space You Already Have

This is not about adding something new to your to-do list. It is about unlocking value from the space you already have. Space that is underutilized. Space that students walk past. Space that could do more if given the right opportunity.

RecRe gives you that opportunity in a plug-and-play format. One that fits your department’s goals, timeline, and budget.

Whether you are trying to bring energy back to a tired location or reduce costs in a high-maintenance area, RecRe can help you program space that works for both students and staff.

Want to Reprogram a Space on Your Campus?

We would love to hear about the areas on your campus that need new life. Whether it is a quiet corner or a prime location that feels underused, RecRe can help turn it into something engaging and useful for students.

Tell us about your space and we’ll discuss what’s possible.