James H. Barnhardt Student Activity Center


The James H. Barnhardt Student Activity Center (232,000 total square feet) is the focal point of the campus. As a social, dining, and recreational center for the campus community, the SAC contains a jogging track, recreational courts, climbing wall, weight room, group fitness room, and training center which offer students, staff, and faculty an opportunity to indulge in non-academic activities which promote communication, community, health, and fitness. The facility also holds a 10,000 seat event arena which is used for commencements, intercollegiate athletic competition, concerts, cheerleader competitions, tournaments, job fairs, trade shows, large scale parties, or University events.

Hours of Operation


Fall Hours of Operation 

Monday, Wednesday & Friday 6:00am-11:00pm
Tuesday & Thursday 7:00am-11:00pm
Saturday & Sunday12:00pm-11:00pm 

Click here for November 2009 Schedule Changes, including Holiday operating hours

For more information, contact Recreational Facilities Management at 704-687-4800. After 5pm and on weekends, call the Building Manager on Duty at 704-687-2626.