Fitness Center

Break a sweat with a view! Hop on your favorite cardio machine while watching activity on the field behind Memorial Hall or enjoy the scenic view of the Saranac River.

Features of the new cardio area include state-of-the-art treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, 14-piece selectorized circuit equipment and more.

Image above: Cardio space with ellipticals, treadmills, stationary bikes. Windows face the Saranac River and field behind Memorial Hall. Photo courtesy of Sally Urban.

The group activity space and multi-use studio is the perfect spot to enjoy yoga, Zumba, bootcamp and more.

Image above: New aerobics and multi-use studio. This space is available for group classes, stretching, jumping rope and dynamic warm ups. Photo courtesy of Sally Urban.

Features of the new strength training facility include functional training space with inlay turf, an escape octagon with a variety of weights and body weight training, rope pull station, landmine, power rack with 4 x 8 raised platforms and an assortment of plate-loaded resistance machinery.

Image above: 40 x 6 functional training space. Image below: Cardinal branded power racks with Olympic lifting platforms. Photos courtesy of Sally Urban.

New climbing wall features bouldering access throughout the day with opportunities to top rope with qualified supervision in the evening.

A ramp in the middle of the space accommodates wheelchair access and the Scifit Pro2 machine has an adjustable upper and lower crank and removable swivel seat designed for accessible, adaptive use.

Image left: Two-story climbing wall, courtesy of Sally Urban

 

 

 

Student athletes now have their own unique equipment and space for strength training and team workouts as well as locker and shower areas. Go Cardinals!

Image: Student athletes strength training in the new athlete-only strength conditioning facility.

The Fitness Center is a pay-for-use program available to students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Students — The fee appears on your tuition bill prior to each class session as a mandatory Recreation Fee. You must be 17 years of age to participate.

Faculty and Staff — The fee can be paid through MyPlattsburgh or in person. Membership includes access to recreational activities and facilities.

• Login to MyPlattsburgh
• Click on “Employees” tab
• Under “Employee Online Services” click “Fitness Center Membership”
• Choose “Fitness Center and Recreation Fee” and then choose the correct term
• Make payment

Alumni — It is required that you be a graduate of SUNY Plattsburgh. This will be verified when you register in person at Student Financial Services:

Student Financial Services
4th Floor Kehoe Administration building
Phone: 518-564-2072
Fax: 518-564-4079
Email: [email protected]

Spousal or domestic partner (secondary member) — Charges are the same as for the primary member (student, faculty/staff or alumni). Spousal or domestic partner membership is contingent upon the current and continued membership of the primary member.

To use the Fitness Center, each participant must purchase a membership or, on a limited basis, pay for a daily pass.

Membership is limited to SUNY Plattsburgh students, faculty, staff, alumni and the spouses or domestic partners of students, faculty, staff and alumni.

Membership fees are prorated at the mid-semester point for faculty/staff and alumni (after fall break in the fall and after spring break in the spring).

Membership fees are payable at the SUNY Plattsburgh Student Financial Services office, located on the 4th floor of the Kehoe Administration building. The Student Financial Services Office is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. (office opens at 9 a.m. on Thursdays). A valid SUNY Plattsburgh identification card must be presented with payment. Memberships are validated upon each use.

Registration forms are available at the Fitness Center director’s office located at 120 Memorial Hall and the Student Financial Services Office.

Students

Semester	Dates of Membership	Cost
Fall Session	Aug. 25, 2025 – Jan. 23, 2026	$88.50
Spring Session	Jan. 26, 2026 – May 15, 2026	$88.50
Summer Session	May 18, 2026 – Aug. 21, 2026	$40

Faculty and Staff

Semester	Dates of Membership	Cost/Half Session
Fall Session	Same time frame as students	$95/$55.00
Spring Session	Same time frame as students	$95
Summer Session	Same time frame as students	$55

Alumni

Semester	Dates of Membership	Cost/Half Session
Fall Session	Same time frame as students	$115/$57.50
Spring Session	Same time frame as students	$115
Summer Session	Same time frame as students	$75

Participants should be aware that there is a risk of personal injury due to the inherent nature of participation in any form of physical activity and exercise. Each participant assumes the risk for any harm or injury. Participants should be aware of any pre-existing health related concerns or medical history that would or could be problematic or contraindicated to engaging in vigorous or intense activity. It is encouraged that each individual have a physical examination prior to participation and complete a self guided screening process (i.e., 2021 PAR-Q+). This form can be found at www.eparmedx.com

All accidents or injuries should be reported immediately to Fitness Center staff.

For a description of fees and exemptions, please visit:

Cost & Aid Description of Mandatory Fees