• An active ID card or the OKState Wellness App must be presented at the main entrance to enter any Wellness facility. Although such a policy may appear to be an inconvenience, it serves the purpose of protecting your interests and rights as an authorized user. Staff cannot type in a name or CWID for entrance.
• ID CARDS ARE NOT TRANSFERRABLE. The card will be confiscated and the patron using the wrong ID card will be required to purchase a guest pass or membership or may be asked to leave the facilities. The card owner must meet with the staff to redeem the card and regain admission.
• Students, faculty, staff, and members who forget their cards or app will not be admitted to the facility.
  • Patrons are allowed to enter the facility without using their ID or the app two times during a semester. Once the patron has used their allowances for the semester, there will be a $5 fee charged to their Bursar account. Counts are reset at the beginning of each semester.
• For students, faculty, staff, and retirees, your current OSU ID card or the OKState Wellness app is what you will need to enter the facilities.
• Wellness staff cannot reactivate old or invalid OSU IDs. ID services will be able to correct OSU ID issues.
• For members that do not qualify to get an ID card from OSU, a Wellness Membership card can be printed in the business office. If you have lost this card, it can be reprinted in the business office for a $5 fee.

• Food is not allowed outside of the provided vending area.
• No glass containers are allowed.
• Water, in plastic containers with re-sealable caps are allowed.
• Caps should be kept on containers when not in use, to prevent accidental spilling. 
• Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on the premises.
• Consumption, or suspicious involvement with alcohol, will be grounds for expulsion and possible exclusion from further Wellness services.
• Oklahoma State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of all tobacco products are prohibited.
• Gum should be thrown away before entering the building.

No pets or animals of any kind will be allowed on the Intramural Fields with or without a leash. As a reminder, only dogs specifically recognized by Pete’s Pet Posse and dogs identified as service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are allowed in campus buildings. Approved emotional support animals are restricted to residential housing. Other than in the case of these limited exceptions, pets and emotional support animals are not to be in campus buildings.

• Bicycles, Skateboards, and In-line Skates are not allowed in any of our facilities.
• Bicycle racks are located outside. Do not park them anywhere else or they will be confiscated by OSU police or cut loose by management and placed in the bike rack.
• Bicycles left for more than a couple of days in the racks will be referred to OSU police for removal.

Athletic attire is required in all Department of Wellness facilities.

• Shirts/tops must be worn to eliminate contact between skin and any upholstered surface.

• Shorts cannot expose the buttocks.

• Shoes that leave marks are prohibited in wood-floor areas.

• Closed-toed and closed-heeled shoes are required. (Exceptions by area i.e. Group Fitness Studios)

• To protect equipment, clothing should be free of belts, studs, rivets, and zippers when using weight equipment.

• Clothing that is deemed unsafe or inappropriate will be addressed by Department of Wellness staff.

As you use the facility, recognize that exposed skin can be at risk to disease exposure. Patrons can help minimize the risk for themselves and others by limiting skin contact to equipment and wiping down fitness equipment before and after use.

• All beverages within the facility must be in a sealable/leak-proof container.
• Food in not allowed outside of the provided vending area.
• Please adhere to dress code posters.
• Ages 0-3 may only access the track and must be in a stroller.  Child must always stay in stroller.
• Ages 4-11 are permitted to use all areas except cardio, weight, and fitness areas. Must have parent/guardian within sight, sound, and reaching distance at all times.
• Ages 12-15 are permitted to use all areas but must have parent/guardian in direct proximity.
• Personal belongings must be stored in designated areas only (lockers or cubbies).
• Staff members are not responsible for lost or stolen property.
• Do not neglect or misuse any of the equipment.
• All checked-out equipment must be checked-in 5 minutes prior to closing time. Failure to have equipment checked-in will result in a late fee charge.
• Personal training or private instruction at any Department of Wellness facility is restricted to those individuals who are specifically employed by the Department of Wellness for this purpose.
• Failure to comply with facility policies may result in warnings, suspension or termination of membership.
• No solicitation is allowed.
• Department of Wellness employees reserve the right to enforce all policies contained herein, as well as any others not listed that may arise in the interest of promoting a safe, healthy, and supportive environment.

• Proper usage as determined and designed by the manufacturer is required.
• Do not grab electronic consoles – use the handle bars.
• Do not steeply incline the treadmills, grasp the handle and lean back on your routine. This is inappropriate and damages the equipment.
• Please wipe down equipment after use.
• No personal items are allowed in this area. Please use the free day-lockers provided for your convenience.
• Keep hands and feet clear of moving parts while machine is in use. Place hands and feet only on the hand grips and foot pads provided.
• Please use machines and equipment only for their intended purpose.
• There is a 45-minute time limit on all cardiovascular equipment. During peak times of usage be courteous and do not stay longer. If no one is waiting, you may reset your equipment.

• Shoes are not permitted on mats.
• Gloves must used at all times with bags.
• Do not adjust equipment in room.
• Clean up all bodily fluids.
• If blood needs to be cleaned up, contact the supervisor on duty,
• Individuals with skin infections, open lesions or open cuts are not allowed on the mat.
• Equipment (sharp or otherwise) that may damage the floor, mats or bags is not permitted.
• DOW staff reserve the right to remove any patron or guest from the area if they exhibit behavior that is deemed to be unsafe or inappropriate.
• Sparring is prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from Department of Wellness professional staff, proper gear is worn and supervision is present.

• Bottled water only.
• Collars must be used on all free bar lifts with plates.
• The use of a spotter is recommended on most free bar lifts.
• Please adhere to dress code posters.
• Do not neglect or misuse any of the equipment.
• When performing Olympic lifts, weight must be controlled throughout the movement.
• Do not drop weights from any height. Visit Performance Studio for exceptions.
• Dumbbells cannot be dropped; weight must be controlled throughout the movement.
• Clean up after yourself and re-rack weights after use.
• Each participant is only allowed to have one set of dumbbells off the rack at a time.
• Equipment may not be altered or removed from the rooms unless under the direction of a uniformed Department of Wellness Personal Trainer.
• Personal items such as backpacks are not allowed in the weight room.
• Staff members are not responsible for lost or stolen property.
• Personal training or private instruction at any Department of Wellness facility is restricted to those individuals who are specifically employed by the Department of Wellness for this purpose.
• No solicitation is allowed.
• Users are to abide by all staff requests.

• Patrons must be at least 12 years of age to access cardio, weight and fitness areas.
• All beverages within the facility must be in a sealable/leak-proof container.
• Collars must be used on all barbell lifts with plates.
• Free weights including dumbbells and barbells cannot be dropped; all weights must be controlled throughout an exercise.
• The use of a spotter is recommended on free weight lifts.
• Olympic lifting is only allowed in the MAC Gym.
• Do not neglect or misuse any of the equipment; equipment should only be used for its intended purpose.
• Clean up after yourself and re-rack weights after use.
• Each patron is only allowed to have one set of dumbbells off the rack.
• Equipment may not be altered or moved from their designated area unless under the direction of a uniformed Department of Wellness employee.
• Please adhere to dress code posters.
• Personal belongings must be stored in designated areas only (lockers or cubbies).
• Users are to abide by all staff requests.
• Failure to comply with facility policies may result in warnings, suspension, or termination of membership.
• Department of Wellness employees reserve the right to enforce all policies contained herein, as well as any others not listed that may arise in the interest of promoting a safe, healthy, and supportive environment.

• Fields are to be used only for intended purposes (activities such as golf, javelin, or any activity that can damage turf grass is prohibited).
• NO pets allowed (only pets recognized by ADA will be allowed and must be tethered or on a leash).
• Do NOT use fields if standing water is present or if turf is saturated.
• Evacuate fields immediately when lightning detection alert is activated.
• Vehicles not approved for University use are prohibited (includes but not limited to automobiles, motorcycles, bicycles, horses, ect.).
• Tents, stakes, or other items that penetrated the ground are prohibited.
• Trash must be picked up and placed in designated trash bins.
• The Department of Wellness is not liable for balls leaving the fields into the parking lot.
• Oklahoma State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of all tobacco products are prohibited.
• Alcohol is NOT allowed. Consumption, or suspicious involvement with alcohol, will be grounds for expulsion and possible exclusion from further Wellness services.
• Department of Wellness employees reserve the right to enforce all policies contained herein, as well as any others not listed that may arise in the interest of promoting a safe, healthy, and supportive environment. Failure to adhere to policies and actions listed above will result in removal from the facility.

• 10 courts spread across 3 gymnasiums are available in the Colvin Recreation Center:
  • 2-Gym (Courts 1 & 2) have badminton priority. Other activities are required to relocate when badminton players are present.
  • 4-Gym North (Courts 3-6) are for basketball and volleyball. Court 6 has a permanent volleyball court set up and volleyball has priority on court 6. Other activities are required to relocate when volleyball players are present.
  • 4-Gym South (Courts 7-10) are for basketball.
• NO DUNKING. Dunking is defined as touching, grasping or holding on to any part of the net or rim. Dunking is cause for immediate ejection from the facilities for a period of no less than one week.
• No tape on gym floors or walls.
• Do not move any equipment already set up on the courts. Ask the manager on duty for information regarding the daily activities.
• Gyms are intended for basketball, volleyball and badminton use only. Other activities must be approved by the manager on duty.
• It is suggested that no personal items should be brought in to the courts. Place items in lockers - day locks are provided free of charge at the equipment desk.
• Wear proper athletic shoes. No street shoes or black marking soles allowed.
• Our general rec policies apply to gymnasiums including (but not limited to):
  • Participants should meet dress code.
  • Bottled water only (other drinks and food not allowed on courts).
  • Music should be played through headphones only.

• Numerous items are available for check out to members. Guests should have the member check out any needed equipment.
• To check out an item, member should provide OSU ID, name, or CWID. All items must be checked out.
• All equipment is free to check out, and the item must be returned undamaged by closing time.  If checking out an inventoried item, the item number checked out should be the item number returned.
• We do not check out equipment 30 minutes prior to closing. This break allows staff time to recover left items and get prepared to close.
• Patrons should look over equipment when received at checkout window. Items appearing to be damaged should be traded out for a different item.
• Equipment is considered turned in late if item(s) is returned one or more minutes past closing time. The patrons' bursar account will be charged $5.00 for item(s) returned late.
• Equipment deemed damaged by the student staff will be turned over to the equipment manager. The patron who last checked out the item will be charged the replacement cost to their bursar account.

• Patrons are expected to display acceptable social behavior while using any of the Wellness facilities.
• Abuse of staff in any form is not tolerated and will result in expulsion and exclusion for a period of time deemed appropriate by management.
• If staff ask your cooperation, please adjust your behavior. Uncooperative patrons will be asked to leave the facilities and excluded from its use until deemed appropriate by management.
• The Department of Wellness reserves the right to take whatever action necessary to preserve the safety and integrity of facilities and programs.
• Fighting is not tolerated and will result in immediate expulsion from the facilities. Lack of cooperation will result in the OSU Police being involved.
• Please help maintain a secure environment by watching your valuables carefully, and notifying staff if you see something out of the ordinary.
• When using the center please consider your own health history, seek counsel from your health provider, and use common sense. In case of an accident or illness, notify a Wellness employee immediately. Your assistance promoting safety is greatly appreciated.
• Participation is at your own personal risk.

• Limit your personal music to headphones. Portable speaker systems are not permitted in common work out areas. They may be appropriate in the dance studios for your practices.
• The TVs in the Colvin Center are set to a specific schedule. TVs will not be changed at the patrons request.
• The TV channels in the Wellness Center are able to be changed per patron request. Please notify attendant to change a channel.

• Flyers or posters are not posted for organizations external to the Department of Wellness.
• No flyers/posters are permitted on the exterior of the building.
• Tape is not allowed on painted surfaces or gym floors.
• Tabling may be permitted in the East Hall (entry way to the Colvin Recreation Center).  Please refer to Facility Reservations for more information.

• The Department of Wellness is not responsible for lost or stolen articles.
• Participants are encouraged to store all personal belongings securely in lockers. Locks can be checked out free of charge from the equipment room to use on day lockers, or patrons can bring their own locks. Also lockers can be rented by the semester. See Locker Rentals (add link) for more info.
• Staff members are not allowed to hold valuables or bags for participants.
• Found items should be turned in at the Customer Service desk.
• Any items found which appear to be of significant monetary value will be stored safely. Those items can be claimed the following day at the Colvin Center business office. Valuables will be stored for two weeks and then given to OSU police for disposal.
• Items deemed to have minimal monetary value will be stored for 2 weeks and then given to local charities for disposal.
• ID cards that have been found will temporarily be held in the business office. All unclaimed IDs will periodically be sent to ID services.

• For your safety and security, electronic monitors are located throughout our facilities.
• If a potential theft occurred in the building, a report should be filed with OSU PD. Department of Wellness staff cannot pull up surveillance footage for patrons.