Fitness and fun for the flock: that's what we do.

Recreation Services at Southeast Missouri State has everything you’re looking for to stay active. To name a few amenities, we have group classes, top-of-the-line workout equipment, club and intramural sports, and a state-of-the-art aquatic center.

Alumnus

"“My education at Southeast was so much more than what took place in the classroom. It was the student organizations. It was life in the residence halls. It was intramural sports. It was the friendships with people from all over globe.” "

Caleb Bennett

Students plank in exercise room

Student Recreation Center 

  • Monday - Thursday: 5:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. 
  • Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 8  p.m.
  • Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Sunday: 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. 

Student Aquatic Center

  • Monday - Friday: 5:30 – 7 a.m. / 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. / 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Saturday - Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Family Hours 

  • Friday at 4 p.m. through Sunday at 5 p.m. during the Fall & Spring Semesters

*Please refer to our Rules and Guidelines section for a complete list of Family Hours rules and requirements 

Hours will be reduced during breaks and holidays:

  • Fall Break 
  • Thanksgiving Break 
  • Spring Break 
  • Easter Break 

Student Recreation Center Reduced Hours
  • Monday - Friday: 5:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. 
  • Saturday - Sunday: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Student Aquatic Center Reduced Hours
  • Monday - Friday: 5:30 – 7 a.m. / 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. / 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Saturday - Sunday: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

*Family Hours Are In Effect During Winter & Summer Break*

All Facilities will be closed: 
  • Independence Day (July 4) 
  • Labor Day 
  • Thanksgiving Break 
  • Holiday Break (December 24-26) 
  • New Year’s Eve (December 31) 
  • New Year’s Day (January 1) 
  • Good Friday 
  • Easter 
  • Memorial Day 
  • Additional Facility Closures

This calendar lists large events that may limit facility availability. Smaller events that occur will not be listed here, so we recommend calling the facility to check if there are other dates you are concerned about within that week.

2024

November
  • MSHAA - Volleyball November 5 - 9 at 5:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. in the East Gym
  • Cricket Tournament November 10, 2024 at 12 p.m. - 11 p.m. in the East Gym
December
  • Commencement: December 14 at 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the East Gym

2025

January
  • Track Meet: January 3 at 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the East Gym
  • Track Meet: January 4 at 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. in the East and West Gym
  • Bethel Assembly: January 5 at 5 - 8 p.m. in the East Gym
  • Track Meet: January 11 at 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. in the East and West Gym
  • Baseball Camp: January 12 at 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the East Gym
  • Swim Meet: January 13 at 4 - 7 p.m. in the Lap Pool
  • E&T Robotics: January 18 at 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the East Gym and Multipurpose rooms
February
  • Swim Meet: February 4 at 4 - 5:30 p.m. in the Lap Pool
  • Regional Volleyball: February 8 at 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. in the East Gym
  • Special Olympics: February 16 at 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. in the East and West Gym
  • Track Meet: February 21 at 3 - 8 p.m. in the East and West Gyms
  • Carpe Diem: February 28 - 29 in the East Gym. The times are noon - 8 p.m. on February 28, and 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on February 29.
March 
  • Greek Week Blood Drive: March 2 - 5 in the last two courts of the East Gym. The times are noon - 11 p.m. on March 2, 5:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. on March 3 - 4, and 5:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. on March 5.
  • FFACDE: March 25 at 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the East Gym, Group Fitness, and Multipurpose rooms
April
May
  • Commencement: May 10 at 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the East Gym
Location
Mailing Address
One University Plaza, MS 7100
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701