The Office  of Student Life is responsible for the development and operation of the Carl M. Hill Student Center and makes this facility available for the maximum use by students, faculty, staff, alumni and guests of the University as a cultural, social, educational and recreational service center.  The Student Life staff offers assistance to any individual or group concerning the scheduling, planning, or coordination of any program dealing with student activities and serves in an advisory capacity to a number of student organizations.

Areas for recreation located in the Hill Student Center include the Thorobred Corral, which consists of a television viewing area, snack bar, and pinball and video machines; and a game room, which has table tennis, card tables and pool tables.  Weekly movies are sponsored by Student Life and shown in either Bradford Hall Auditorium or the Student Center.

Other campus facilities and areas that may be used, depending upon availability and weather conditions, are tennis courts, softball fields, outdoor basketball courts, and the swimming pools in Bell Gymnasium and the Exum Center. Areas for recreation located in the Exum Center include a Fitness Center, a Main Gym and Track, Racquet Ball Courts, Dance Studio, Swimming Pool and Gymnastic Facility.