Student Rec Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What will the Rec Center look like?
Q: Will the Rec Center generate new student jobs?
A: Absolutely, about 50 student-worker jobs will be available.
Q: How will students pay for the operation of the new Student Rec Center?
A: The self-assessed student fee will be incorporated in the price of tuition at the beginning of every semester.
Q: How much is the fee?
A: $78 for the fall and spring semesters and $20 for the summer semester – about $15.60 per month or $3.90 per week.
Q: When will the university begin collecting the fee?
A: The operational fee will not be collected until the Rec Center is open for business. The projected Rec Center completion date is 2012.
Q: How can students find out more about the referendum and the new Rec Center?
A: The SGA will be hosting student info sessions to help inform students about this referendum. The sessions will take place in LeBijou Theater in the Student Union at the following times/days:
- 9 to 10 a.m. — Thursday, March 18
- 12:55 to 1:50 a.m. — Friday, March 19
- 9 to 10:15 a.m. — Tuesday, March 23
- 5 to 6 p.m. — Wednesday, March 24
- 12 to 1 p.m. — Friday, April 16
Q: Have more questions about the Student Rec Center?
A: E-mail your questions to michael.matherne@nicholls.edu
Welcome
The Nicholls Office of Campus Recreation offers fitness, exercise and recreational sports opportunities for students, staff and faculty. We strive to enhance the physical development of the campus community through programs such as competitive intramural sports activities and league play, free-weight strength training, swimming pool usage and individual recreational facility and equipment usage.
Through the utilization of these programs, the department enables individuals to develop: self-confidence, physical well-being, group cooperation skills, leadership skills, physical strength, weight control opportunities, problem-solving skills and an increased level of general fitness and coordination.The Office of Campus Recreation is located at J.J. Ayo Pool, between Shaver Gymnasium and Stopher Gymnasium.

