Student Membership Frequently Asked Questions What are seg fees and why are memberships now included? <p>Segregated University Fees (Seg Fees/SUF) are charges, in addition to instructional fees, assessed to all students for student services, activities, programs and facilities that support the mission of University of Wisconsin System institutions.</p> <p>Student fitness memberships are now included in seg fees as a result of a Whitewater Student Government (WSG) initiative. This initiative was designed to increase student involvement opportunities while making said opportunities readily accessible to the campus community. The initiative was passed by WSG during the Spring 2022 semester and approved by the UW System Board of Regents during Summer 2022.</p> <p>Questions or concerns related to the application of seg fees may be addressed to student billing and WSG.</p> Arrow How do I know if I'm paying seg fees? <p>A breakdown of a student's bill should be available on WINS. Rec Sports encourages all students and their families understand their bill, affiliated fees/charges and how they work. Questions on your status of paying seg fees can be addressed to the Registrar's Office. Final decisions on someone's eligibility for paying seg fees do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Office of Recreation Sports & Facilities.</p> Arrow What is included with this membership? <p>Access to the following areas are included with the membership seg fee:</p> <ul> <li style="list-style-type: none;"> <ul> <li>Williams Center Weight Room</li> <li>University Fitness (located in the basement of Wells Hall)</li> <li>Group Fitness & Cycling Classes</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>Students also already have access to the Kachel Fieldhouse, Williams Center Equipment Room & Rentals and the Williams Center Pool.</p> <p>Any fees affiliated with Intramural & Club Sports participation are NOT included in this seg fee and may involve additional costs, which vary by activity. Questions about participating in either of these programs may be addressed to <a href="mailto:imsports@uww.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">imsports@uww.edu</a> or <a href="mailto:clubsports@uww.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">clubsports@uww.edu</a>.</p> Arrow Why do I need my Hawk Card to use my membership? <p>Membership access is applied to Hawk Cards only and members must swipe their Hawk Cards in order for staff to verify active membership status. Hawk Cards also prove individual identity, and fraudulent use of a Hawk Card is considered a violation of the UW-Whitewater Code of Conduct. There are currently no other ways for staff to verify membership. See the "Forgot ID" tab for more information if you do not have your Hawk Card and wish to use your membership.</p> Arrow When can I use my membership (i.e. work out or attend a group fitness class)? <p>Memberships may be used any time during hours of operations.</p> <p>Depending on the time in which a member wishes to use their membership, a session reservation may be required. This is due to the fact some facilities are shared by multiple user groups, including academics and Intercollegiate Athletics.</p> <p><strong>Session Details (Williams Center Weight Room)</strong> </p> <p>Available Monday thru Friday under the following times:</p> <ul> <li>6:00 to 7:30 am</li> <li>7:30 to 9:00 am</li> <li>2:15 to 3:45 pm</li> <li>3:45 to 5:15 pm</li> </ul> <p><strong>Capacity of each session</strong>: 125 persons</p> <p>Reservations required through IMLeagues or the UW-W Rec Sports App. <br />Drop-ins are welcome if space permits NOTE: Five (5) minutes before each session ends, the Williams Center Weight Room will be cleared for cleaning.</p> <p>Between 9:00 am and 2:15 pm, and after 5:15 pm, there are no capacity limits and no reservations are required. The Weight Room will be cleared at 2:10 pm to prepare for the 2:15 pm session.</p> <p>Session details are subject to change at any time.</p> <p><strong>Saturday and Sunday</strong> <br />No sessions or reservations are required. There are no capacity limits. Hours and terms are subject to change.</p> <p>There are no sessions, capacity limits or reservation requirements for University Fitness.</p> Arrow How long does my membership last? <p>Memberships are 12 months in-length and begin September 1 every year. Memberships for the current academic year expire August 31. Since memberships are 12 months in-length, a new membership must be claimed every year a student is eligible for access to be active. If a student withdraws or is not enrolled at UW-Whitewater for any reason, any existing membership privileges will be removed, as the student will no longer be paying the seg fee.</p> Arrow Why are varsity athletes in the weight room a lot? Do they get special access privileges? <p>The Williams Center Weight Room is a shared facility with Intercollegiate Athletics and Academics (mainly the Department of Kinesiology).</p> <p>Athletes on rosters for Intercollegiate Athletics teams may be frequent visitors to the Weight Room due to having scheduled sessions with Strength & Conditioning coaches. Most strength & conditioning sessions are held weekdays from 6:00 am to 9:00 am and 2:15 to 5:15 pm. This is why sessions are required during those times as well, to ensure all members have the same, equitable opportunities to utilize their memberships!</p> <p>While it is often perceived athletes receive special access/privileges, the truth of the matter is they do not and must abide by all terms, conditions, policies and procedures as all other members. Athletes must bring their Hawk Card to swipe in in order to gain access to their membership when they are not with strength & conditioning staff.</p> <p>Athletes are to use equipment reserved specifically for their team-related workouts by strength & conditioning staff and must respect other members and their space. If you believe an athlete is abusing their membership access, please report your suspicions to a Fitness Supervisor at the Weight Room's front desk. You could also speak with a member of the Rec Sports professional staff in Room 100.</p> Arrow I do not intend to use my membership. Can I be issued a refund of seg fees? <p>No. Rec Sports does not have the authorization to process these types of requests. If you have a question about seg fees and how they are applied to your bill, we advise you speak with Student Government, the Registrar's Office, or Financial Services.</p> <p>We do understand not everyone wishes to participate in our programs & services, however we believe Rec Sports offers something for everyone and encourage you give us a try - even student employment and volunteer opportunities! If you have suggestions or feedback on how Rec Sports could offer something that fits what you're looking for, please let us know!</p> Arrow