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Student Fitness CenterThe Student Fitness Center offers three multi-purpose courts which can be used for basketball, volleyball, or badminton and one multi-purpose court which can be used for basketball, volleyball, roller hockey, soccer, or tennis. The facility also has a cardio room with Cardio Theater, free weight room, 1/8 mile indoor running track, aerobics room with TV/VCRs, full service Wellness Center, and lounge/vending area.

The Vadalabene Center offers the Natatorium (indoor pool), rock climbing gym, four racquetball courts, walleyball court, group activities room, dance studio, table tennis, lockers/shower rooms, and sauna.



Fall and Spring Semester Facility Hours
Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Summer Facility Hours

Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Holiday/Break Week Facility Hours
   (Break weeks are those times when the University is open for business but classes are not in session.)
Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Holiday hours are subject to change.

Inclement Weather Hours of Operation
When SIUE is closed due to Inclement Weather, the Student Fitness Center will be open from 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm on weekdays and 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm on weekends.  When SIUE cancels classes due to Inclement Weather, the Student Fitness Center will be open for normal operating hours.

Policies and Procedures
The Student Fitness Center policies and procedures are available for download in PDF format. To download, please click here.


Membership Fees

Membership Type Fall Spring Summer Yearly
Enrolled Students* no fee no fee no fee no fee
Non-enrolled Students N/A N/A $50.00 N/A
Faculty N/A N/A N/A $190.00
Staff N/A N/A N/A $190.00
Retired SIUE Employees N/A N/A N/A $190.00
SIUE Graduates w/ Alumni Association Membership N/A N/A N/A $190.00
SIUE Graduates w/o Alumni Association Membership N/A N/A N/A $235.00
Family Members 16 and over N/A N/A N/A $140.00
All Family members under 16 N/A N/A N/A $110.00

*With a valid ID and fees paid.  Parking is a separate fee.  Hangtag is required.  Non-hangtag holders may park at metered locations.


Membership Eligibility

1. Enrolled SIUE students (with valid ID).
2. Faculty, staff, SIUE retiree.
3. SIUE graduates.
4. Non-enrolled students (during summer term only) must have been enrolled at SIUE during one of the previous two terms.
5. Family members with purchase of membership by one of the above.  Family shall be defined as the spouse and the children of the approved facility user.
Please bear in mind that all children under the age of 16, for whom a membership is purchased, will not be issued an ID.  A parent or adult sibling who is a member of the facility must accompay the child, be actively engaged in the same activity, and in the same location as the underage child at all times during each visit.


Day Use Pass

1. SIUE faculty,  staff, alumni Association members, and retired SIUE employees with proper ID may purchase a facility pass good for one calendar day.
2. Non-enrolled students (during summer term only) who have been enrolled one of the previous two semesters.
    a. A user pass will be provided and must be carried on the person at all times.
    b. $5.00 fee is good for one calendar day only.


Guest Pass

1. One guest pass will be given per member per day.
    a. Complete application and sign waiver.
    b. Present photo ID in exchange for guest pass, which is to be carried by the guest throughout the visit.
    c. Guest must be sponsored and accompanied by a member at all times.
    d. $5.00 fee is good for one calendar day only.


Application Procedure

1. Complete an application at the SFC Reception Desk.
2. Provide proof of SIUE affiliation (student, faculty, staff, or alumnus ID).
3. Sign all necessary waivers.
4. Membership cards will be issued to all members ages 16 and older.





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