Recreation and Wellness Center

This building, which opened in 2021, became a reality through the extraordinary generosity of John Luth ’74 and Joanne Chouinard-Luth, D.M.D.

The Jo, as it is colloquially known, contains sports courts, jogging track, weight rooms, locker rooms; and rooms for yoga, spinning, and other fitness classes. The center is home to all club and intramural sports, as well as recreation, fitness, and wellness programming for students, faculty, and staff.

The building also houses the Office of Student Wellness Education,  Office of Worksite Wellness, and Office of Public Safety, essential partners in providing for our community's well-being.

The recreation and wellness center features:

• Gymnasium courts featuring basketball, volleyball and badminton courts
• Multiple exercise studios
• Weight training rooms
• New shower and locker space
• Centers for a wide assortment of health, wellness, and fitness programming

Accessing and Using the Jo 

The Jo will be open for students, faculty, and staff when the College is in a yellow or green alert level.

Learn more about accessing and using The Jo » 

Hours and Operations 

Recreational operational hours for the are as follows. Reservations are no longer required other than for fitness classes.

Academic Year 2024-2025

• Monday - Friday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Saturday - Sunday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Winter Break 2024-2025

• Monday, Dec 16 - Wednesday, Jan 1: CLOSED
• Thursday, Jan 2 - Sunday, Jan 19
  • Weekdays 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Weekends CLOSED

Summer 2025

• Tuesday, May 27 - Friday, Aug 29*
  • Monday-Thursday 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
  • Friday 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Weekends CLOSED

*Closed Wednesday, June 19
*Closed Monday, June 30 - Friday, July 4

Holidays and Breaks 2024-2025

Please note, hours will be adjusted during holiday and break periods as follows.

• Fall Break
  • The Jo & Loyola Early Closure 5:30pm - Friday, Oct. 11
  • The Jo Open 7:00am-5:30pm - Monday, Oct. 14 - Friday, Oct. 18. Closed Saturday & Sunday
  • Loyola Closed - Saturday, Oct. 12 - Sunday, Oct. 20
• Thanksgiving Break
  • The Jo & Loyola Early Closure 5:30pm - Tuesday, Nov. 26
  • The Jo & Loyola Closed - Wednesday, Nov. 27 - Sunday, Dec. 1
• Study Period & Final Exams
  • Loyola Closed - as of Saturday, Dec 7
  • The Jo: Open 11:30am - 5:30pm Saturday, Dec. 7 - Sunday, Dec. 8
  • The Jo: Open 7:00am - 7:00pm Monday, Dec. 9 - Friday, Dec. 15
  • The Jo: Open 11:30am - 5:30pm Saturday, Dec. 14 - Sunday, Dec. 15
• Winter Break - See above section for Winter Break Hours
• The Jo & Loyola Early Closure 5:30pm - Friday, Feb. 28
• Spring Break
  • The Jo: Open 7:00am-5:30pm Monday, Mar. 3 - Friday, Mar 7.  Closed Saturday & Sunday
  • Loyola: Closed Saturday, Mar. 1 - Sunday, Mar. 9
• Easter Break
  • The Jo:
    • Open 7:00am-5:30pm Wednesday, Apr. 16 & Thursday, Apr. 17
    • Closed Friday Apr. 18 - Sunday, Apr. 20
    • Open 7:00am-5:30pm Monday, Apr. 21
  • Loyola: Closed 5:30pm Wednesday, Apr. 16 - Monday Apr. 21
• Spring Weekend, Study Period, Final Exams & Senior Week
  • The Jo & Loyola: Early Closure 4:00pm Friday, May 2
  • Loyola Closed for the summer - as of Friday, May 2
• The Jo: 
  • Open Weekends 11:30am - 5:30pm Saturday, May 3 - Sunday, May 11
  • Open Weekdays 7:00am - 7:00pm Monday, May 5 - Thursday, May 15
• The Jo: Open Weekdays 7:00am - 5:30pm Friday, May 16 - Wednesday, May 21

Learn more about The Jo's operations and policies. 

Locker Rooms & Lockers

Locker rooms are available for changing. Showers are available (at The Jo). Day lockers and cubbies are available to store belongings while working out. Please remove all of your belongings at the completion of your workout. 

Faculty and staff members who are interested in reserving a locker for the semester can submit a request through the locker request form.