With our state of the art facilities, instructional classes, personal trainers and group fitness instructors, the Recreation and Wellness department at St. Edward’s University provides opportunities for students, faculty and staff to enhance their holistic well-being and encourages physically active lifestyles.
We provide spaces and programs for students, faculty and staff to thrive in a safe, informed and inclusive community. Through participation in our programs, our campus community cultivates an appreciation for healthy lifestyles, meaningful relationships, leadership development and a positive lifelong attitude toward overall well-being.
Recreation and Athletic Center (RAC) and UFCU Alumni Gym Hours of Operation
**Special Facility Hours: December 16, 2024 -January 10, 2025**
***CLOSED December 23 - January 8
| RAC | UFCU Alumni Gym | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm | CLOSED |
| Saturday | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED | CLOSED |
The above hours apply the weeks of December 16-20th and January 6-10th. ALL facilities will be closed from December 21st to January 5th, 2025. Normal hours will resume Monday, January 13th, 2025.
*All facilities will close on various holidays and for special events throughout the semester. Announcements will be made prior to those closures.
ID Policy — All students, faculty, and staff must check in with credentials at the RAC and UFCU Alumni Gym for entry into the facility. No exceptions. SEU ID physical card or mobile credentials are accepted.
We are not offering community memberships at this time. Only current St. Edward's University students, faculty, staff, alumni and spouses may maintain a membership (alumni and spouses require a membership purchase plan). All others must be a sponsored daily guest to use the facility.
A Community Committed to LiveWellSEU
Wellness is a lifelong pursuit that allows you to thrive in all areas of your life. At St. Edward’s, our LiveWellSEU initiative is our commitment to supporting every Hilltopper’s wellness journey in ways that nurture the mind, body and spirit, and help us live our best life.
Experience Ways to Live Well SEU
8 Dimensions of Well-being
On the hilltop, you have access to resources, services and programs that support all dimensions of your well-being to help you learn, grow and live well in every aspect of your life:
- Intellectual
- Social
- Emotional
- Physical
- Financial
- Spiritual
- Environmental
- Vocational
Requesting RecWell Partner Programs
Are you interested in a weight room orientation for your group? A custom GroupX class? A health education workshop? Don't Cancel Class for academic instructors? RecWell wants to come to you and support you and your needs. If you are interested in partnering with any area of RecWell, you can request our team to create a custom experience for you.
Our Values
The office of Recreation and Wellness helps students, faculty and staff thrive in a safe, informed and inclusive community. Through participation in our programs, our campus will cultivate an appreciation for healthy lifestyles, meaningful relationships, leadership development, and a positive lifelong attitude toward holistic well-being.
Excellence
- We serve our community with the highest standards of care, compassion, and knowledge to provide a positive experience
- We take pride in our programs and facilities
- We cultivate partnerships across campus to enhance the student and employee experience
Inclusivity
- We value the dignity of all individuals and identities
- We strive to provide programming and facilities that can be enjoyed by all
- We recognize power and privilege and leverage that recognition to elevate others
Development
- We empower student employees and leaders to take responsibility for our programs
- We cultivate leadership by having the courage to take risks and learn from our mistakes and successes
- We facilitate opportunities for co-curricular learning, self-discovery and an appreciation for holistic well-being through experiential education
Safety
- We provide programs and facilities that encourage safe activity, fun, community engagement and a sense of belonging
- We cultivate an environment that is safe for everyone to be their authentic self
- We deliver resources that reduce barriers to student success
Contact Us
Get in Touch
Recreation and Wellness
recwell@stedwards.edu
512-233-1669