Hours

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Last Updated: Sep 17, 2026, 09:10 AM

Fall Semester 2026

Effective Dates: August 12 through December 11, 2026.

Building Hours

Recreational Building Hours
Day Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Member Services Hours

Need a different time than what is listed below?

Email Kathy Jones at katherine.jones@siu.edu to schedule an appointment Monday through Friday .

Member Services Hours

 
Day Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sunday CLOSED

Pool Hours

Pool Hours
Day Hours
Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Base Camp Rentals

All rentals are by appointment only. If you are interested in renting any of our gear, please contact the Student Recreation Center via phone at 618-453-1277 and select option 3.

Climbing Wall

Climbing Wall
Day Hours
Monday - Friday 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Becker Boating on Campus Lake

Becker Boating on Campus Lake
Day Hours
Saturdays: through October 10  * Weather permitting 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

 

Holiday and Break Hours

Hours may vary during university holidays and academic breaks. Please review the dates below for adjusted Student Recreation Center hours.

Veterans Day — Wednesday, November 11

  • Student Recreation Center: 4:00–9:00 p.m.
  • Pool: 5:00–8:00 p.m.
  • Member Services: Closed

Thanksgiving Break — November 21–28

Saturday, November 21

  • Student Recreation Center: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Pool: Closed due to swim meet
  • Member Services: 9:00–11:00 a.m.

Sunday, November 22

  • Student Recreation Center: 1:00–7:00 p.m.
  • Pool: Closed due to swim meet
  • Member Services: Closed

Monday, November 23–Wednesday, November 25

  • Student Recreation Center: 5:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Pool: 6:00–9:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; 4:00–6:30 p.m.
  • Member Services: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Monday–Wednesday; 4:30–6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday only

Thursday, November 26–Saturday, November 28

  • Student Recreation Center: Closed

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Winter Break — December 12, 2026 - January 9, 2027

Saturday, December 12

  • Student Recreation Center: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Pool: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Member Services: 9:00–11:00 a.m.

Sunday, December 13

  • Student Recreation Center: 1:00–7:00 p.m.
  • Pool: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Member Services: Closed

Monday, December 14– Friday, December 18

  • Student Recreation Center: 5:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Pool: 6:00–9:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; 4:00–6:30 p.m.
  • Member Services: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and; 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 19

  • Student Recreation Center: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Pool: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Member Services: 9:00–11:00 a.m.

Sunday, December 20

  • Student Recreation Center: 1:00–7:00 p.m.
  • Pool: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Member Services: Closed

Monday, December 21– Wednesday, December 23

  • Student Recreation Center: 5:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Pool: 6:00–9:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; 4:00–6:30 p.m.
  • Member Services: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Monday–Wednesday; 4:30–6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday only

Thursday, December 24, 2026 – Friday, January 1, 2027

  • Student Recreation Center: Closed

Saturday, January 2

  • Student Recreation Center: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Pool: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Member Services: 9:00–11:00 a.m.

Sunday, January 3

  • Student Recreation Center: 1:00–7:00 p.m.
  • Pool: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Member Services: Closed

Monday, January 4– Friday, January 8

  • Student Recreation Center: 5:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Pool: 6:00–9:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; 4:00–6:30 p.m.
  • Member Services: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and; 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 9

  • Student Recreation Center: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Pool: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Member Services: 9:00–11:00 a.m.