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McComas Hall

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McComas Hall

895 Washington Street SW
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Open Recreation

Open Rec is available during normal hours, unless reserved.

Spring 2025

Please Note: McComas Hall will be closed January 1, 2025, with adjusted hours from January 2 - January 20, 2025.
Normal Spring Hours will begin January 21st, 2025. 

McComas Gym

Monday: 6 AM - 11 PM

Tuesday:  6 AM - 11 PM

Wednesday:  6 AM - 11 PM

Thursday:  6 AM - 11 PM

Friday:  6 AM - 11 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 8 PM

Sunday: 10 AM - 8 PM

McComas Pool

Monday: 6:30 AM - 8 PM

Tuesday: 6:30 AM - 8 PM

Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 8 PM

Thursday: 6:30 AM - 8 PM

Friday: 6:30 AM - 8 PM

Saturday: 12 PM (Noon) - 4 PM

Sunday: 4 PM - 7 PM

New Year's

January 1

  • BUILDING: CLOSED
  • POOL: CLOSED

January 2 - January 12

  • BUILDING: 6 AM - 6 PM
  • POOL: 6:30 AM - 9 AM, 11 AM - 1 PM, 3 PM - 5:30 PM
  • CLOSED ON WEEKENDS

January 13 - January 19

  • BUILDING: 6 AM - 6 PM
  • POOL: 3 PM - 5:30 PM
  • CLOSED ON WEEKENDS

MLK Day

January 20

  • BUILDING: 8 AM - 11 PM
  • POOL: 8:30 AM - 8 PM

Spring Break

March 8 - March 16

  • BUILDING: CLOSED
  • POOL: CLOSED

Reading Day

May 8

  • BUILDING: 6 AM - 10 PM
  • POOL: 6:30 AM - 8 PM

Finals Week

May 9

  • BUILDING: 6 AM - 10 PM
  • POOL: 6:30 AM - 8 PM

May 10

  • BUILDING: 10 AM - 8 PM
  • POOL: 12 PM (Noon) - 4 PM

May 11

  • BUILDING: 10 AM - 8 PM
  • POOL: 4 PM - 7 PM

May 12 - May 15

  • BUILDING: 6 AM - 8 PM
  • POOL: 6:30 AM - 7 PM

Post-Finals Weeks

May 16 - May 26

  • BUILDING: CLOSED
  • POOL: CLOSED

Please Note: Summer Hours will begin May 27th, 2025.

Recreation Area Highlights

  • 2 weight training areas
  • Cardio deck
  • 3 basketball/volleyball courts
  • 3 fitness studios (Two multipurpose studios, one spin studio)
  • 25-yard pool
  • Jogging track (9 laps = 1 mile)
  • Locker and shower facilities

McComas Pool

Dive into our state-of-the-art 8-lane, 25-yard pool, featuring depths from 4 to 6 feet. Whether you’re looking to take swim lessons or enjoy a lap swim, our facility is designed for your convenience. Visit our Aquatics page to learn more.

Membership & Access

If you’re a student who has paid the recreation fee, you can easily access the McComas Hall gym. Simply present your Hokie Passport at the service desk.

Faculty and staff can take advantage of our fitness facilities by purchasing a membership.

James Douglas McComas

The student health and fitness facility is named for James Douglas McComas, University President from 1988 to 1994.

The late president emphasized undergraduate education, kept an open door for students, recruited National Merit Scholars, and personally advised several undergraduates. 

McComas Hall also houses the Schiffert Health Center and Hokie Wellness.