Indoor Facilities
The Recreation and Wellness department manages a number of indoor facilities on campus while also sharing spaces with SEU Athletics. Click below for more information about each indoor facility managed by RecWell.
Recreation and Athletic Center (RAC)
The RAC provides much-needed fitness space and support facilities for the entire Hilltop community. Students, faculty and staff enjoy a spacious, contemporary fitness center featuring modern workout stations and equipment, and a wellness center with a lounge, seminar room and offices.
Facilities in the RAC are available to current students, faculty and staff. Guest passes are available for purchase with a sponsoring member of the community.
For even more detailed information about available equipment, visit the Fitness Programs.
UFCU Alumni Gym
Located directly across the street from the RAC, the UFCU Alumni Gym offers unique opportunities for students to play recreational sports on the gym floor, use the functional training studio and participate in a spin class.
RAC entrance, weight room, fitness studio, wellness lounge, seminar room
UFCU Alumni Gym: Gym Floor, Functional Training & Spin Studio
Outdoor Facilities
RecWell supervises a number of outdoor spaces primarily used by the Club Sports teams and Recreational Sports programs.
Lower Field
The lower field is located between to the University Operations building and the SEU Baseball Field which border St. Edward's Drive. The field is home to SEU Club Sports practices and games and is available for external reservations, intramural sports, and special events upon request. Open recreation is not permitted on the field and use is only permitted when reserved due to the heavy use of the field.
Teresa Recreation Field
The Teresa Recreation Field is located directly adjacent to Teresa Hall in the central part of campus. The field is a bit smaller than a standard soccer field and is available (unless reserved) at all times for open recreation. This field also has a recreational sand volleyball court attached. You can find a number of activities happening on this field including recreational play, club sports practices, external reservations, or even outdoor workouts happening on the field.
Tennis Courts
The Brother Emmett Strohmeyer Tennis Courts are only available during reserved times. These 5 competitive courts are primarily used by the Club Tennis team and are home to the local tennis organization, Tennis 78704.
To reserve time on the courts, please email recwell@stedwards.edu.
Lewis Chen Outdoor Track
The Outdoor Track is located in the heart of campus and borders the Lewis Chen Family Field, which is home to the SEU Women's and Men's NCAA D2 soccer teams. The caliche (small rock/stone) surfaced track is open during daylight hours and is slightly larger than 1/4 mile. 3 3/4 laps walking or running will get you to that 1 mile marker.
Learn More
All students, faculty, and staff must check in with St. Edward's University credentials at the RAC and UFCU Alumni Gym for entry into the facility. SEU ID physical card or mobile credentials are accepted.
No exceptions.
Any person in the facility may be approached and asked for identification during their visit. If no ID can be provided, they will be asked to leave.
The Recreation and Wellness department is not offering community memberships at this time.
Only current St. Edward's University students and employees may use the facilities at this time.
Verified St. Edward's University alumni and spouses may purchase a monthly membership at a rate of $50/month.
Guest Passes may be purchased for $10/day at the RAC front desk. All guests must be sponsored by an SEU community member.
Applicable while classes are in session during fall and spring semesters.
| RAC | UFCU Alumni Gym | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. | 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. | 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | CLOSED |
| Sunday | 4:00–11:00 p.m. | CLOSED |
*All facilities will close on various holidays and for special events throughout the semester. Announcements will be made prior to those closures.
These hours apply during various university holidays and during the summer months when minimal students are on campus.
| RAC | UFCU Alumni Gym | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. |
| Saturday-Sunday | CLOSED | CLOSED |
Available only in the RAC Weight Room for day use.
Internal and External organizations may request use of facilities pending availability.
On-Campus Departments and Student Organizations
To ensure the appropriate use of space, athletic and recreational programming needs are prioritized. When available, university departments, individuals and student organizations may request the use of various facilities. A fee may be associated with reservations to cover overhead costs and to ensure the security of the facility.
Off-campus Community Partners
Not a university department or organization? Requests for access to RecWell and Athletics facilities are available on a case-by-case basis. Click below to request use of RecWell managed facilities. For all other inquiries, consult the SEU Athletics Department.
While components of recreation have been on the Hilltop for over 100 years, the department became official in 2008 when the first professional staff member was hired. From 2008 to present day, there have been numerous facility renovations, programs developed and overall growth. In the early days, Campus Recreation hired roughly 6-10 student employees and present day consistently maintains 60-70 students. In 2013, the UFCU Alumni Gym was renovated to include a recreational basketball court, much-needed storage space, staff offices and two boutique studios known as the Spin Studio and Functional Training Studio. In 2020, the Recreation and Athletic Center (RAC) expansion and renovation opened as major component in the growth and fulfillment of the LiveWellSEU initiative. This initiative was developed for and by community members with the purpose of promoting holistic well-being for the entire campus. The expansion and renovation added nearly 8,000 sq/ft of weight room space, a dedicated fitness studio with incredible views of Main Building and downtown Austin, a multi-use classroom, staff and student offices, a gender neutral restroom and shower, and a wellness lounge.
RecWell Partner Programs
Interested in a weight room orientation for your group? A custom GroupX class? A health education workshop? RecWell wants to come to you and support you and your needs.