SCUBA | Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation is pleased to offer SCUBA diving certification at the McAuley Aquatic Center. Learn the ins and outs of SCUBA diving alongside instructors with more than 100 combined years of experience.

Contact shea.wilkey@crc.gatech.edu for more information.

SCUBA Classes

Whether you are a beginner diver, need a refresher, or want to grow your skills, PADI SCUBA courses are available to Campus Rec members. Please note, you cannot register for SCUBA 2 if SCUBA 1 certification, including classroom and pool sessions, has not been completed at Georgia Tech.

For more information on the available courses, log in to your myCRC account!

Skills Check
The skills check occurs on the first day of class to assess fitness in the water. Please review the requirements for each participant:

Continuous swim: Students must be able to swim continuously on the surface for 200 yards/meters without aids.
Tread water: Students must actively tread water for 10 minutes, holding your hands out for the last two.

SCUBA Trip

We are thrilled to announce our Spring 2027 SCUBA trip! Join us from March 6-13, 2027, at Ramon’s Resort in San Pedro, Belize.

Meet the Instructors

Alumni Policy

Alumni may take advantage of their discount by providing their information prior to registering for the SCUBA program. Please email the Member Services desk at info@crc.gatech.edu to confirm your alumni status. Alumni will not be able to take advantage of their discount retroactively.

Refund Policy

Due to the nature of the trip, refunds are generally not issued once payments are received. Trip feeds cover non-refundable deposits, bookings, and other arrangements.

Some refunds may be considered under certain circumstances. Requests may be submitted in writing and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Refunds will not be given after the final payment deadline.
We encourage participants to review all trip details carefully to ensure participation is feasible. Thank you for your cooperation!

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