SCADfit Rules and Policies
General Rules and Policies
Only current SCAD students, faculty, and staff are permitted to use SCAD fitness facilities. No alumni, visitors, or guests are permitted.
SCAD students, faculty, or staff are not permitted to utilize SCAD fitness facilities before or after the posted hours of operation.
You must have your physical or mobile VALID SCAD ID every time you enter. Working out will not be permitted if you do not have your SCAD Card or mobile ID.*
For access to SCADfit Savannah facilities, first create and verify your SCADfit account using your SCAD email address and sign the fitness waiver.
Members who participate in programs and use SCAD fitness facilities do so at their own risk. The university is not responsible for any injury that may occur to individuals participating in any exercise activity. Participation in exercise activity is on a voluntary basis. (Medical clearance before participation is highly recommended.)
Food is not permitted in SCAD fitness facilities.
Smoking, tobacco products, alcohol, and drugs are not permitted.
Water, Gatorade, or sports drinks are permitted provided they are in a sealable, plastic container.
Group exercise rooms are primarily for scheduled group exercise classes. When classes are not in session, these rooms are open for individual use. For large group or student club use, contact management for availability.
Students, faculty, and staff are required to behave according to the rules and policies defined in their respective student, faculty, and staff handbooks. SCAD fitness and recreation staff members reserve the right to refuse service to any member who violates any rule or policy or engages in any verbal and/or physical abuse of staff or members. Formal problems, questions, or concerns regarding SCAD fitness facilities should be submitted via email to scadfit@scad.edu (SCADfit Savannah) or atlfitness@scad.edu (SCADfit Atlanta). Please clearly describe the issue being addressed and be sure to include your name and phone number. All emails will be carefully reviewed.
*A valid SCAD ID means that you are currently enrolled as a SCAD student or a SCAD employee. Your ID must be the most recently issued SCAD ID. If your card or mobile card is invalid for any reason, you will not be permitted to enter. Only current students, faculty, and staff are allowed. No alumni.
SCADfit and ClubSCAD Dress Code Policy
Proper athletic attire, including a shirt and shoes, must be worn at all times. Proper hygiene is required. Clean clothes should be worn to work out.
Athletic shirts or tank tops and shorts or pants are required. Shirts must be unaltered, and shorts must fully cover the buttocks. Shoes may be removed only in designated stretching areas. The following items are not permitted in weight and fitness rooms:
- Sandals*
- Flip-flops*
- Boots
- Open-toe shoes
- Open-heel shoes
- Denim pants or shorts
- Khaki pants or shorts
- Pajama pants or shorts
*Sandals and flip-flops are permitted only in studio during approved classes (yoga, Pilates, and barre).
Fitness center managers reserve the right to determine appropriate attire.
SCAD Fitness Facility Etiquette
Members are required to wipe down cardio and weight room equipment after each use. Disinfecting wipes and sprays are provided.
For the safety and courtesy of all members, cellphone use is not permitted while utilizing any cardio equipment or while in the weight room area.
Bring headphones if your own music is preferred while working out.
Other members must be allowed to "work in" between sets.
Weights or any fitness equipment may not be removed from the fitness facility.
Return all weights to the tree or weight rack. Weights may not be set against any wall, benches, or equipment. Weights or dumbbells may not be dropped on the floor or benches.
Report any unsafe restroom or locker room conditions immediately to SCAD fitness and recreation staff.
Report damaged equipment immediately to the fitness facility front desk.
Report injuries to on-site staff immediately.
SCAD fitness and recreation members are ultimately responsible for enforcing all rules, policies, and procedures.
If, at any time, a member does not comply with the established rules, policies, or procedures, the member will be asked to leave, and his or her fitness facility privileges may be revoked.
The staff on duty has the right to enlist the help of the SCAD Department of University Safety at any time.