Joining the CFC
Who can join?
Cornell Fitness Center membership is only open to current enrolled/registered Cornell students, their spouses/partners and dependents*. Once a student is no longer registered or enrolled with Cornell for any reason, all priviledges granted a student (membership included) are forfeited automatically with no refunds. For example, once a student graduates from Cornell, they are no longer registered and/or enrolled so the membership privileges are forfeited at that time with no refunds regardless of the membership that was purchased.
Staff, faculty, retirees, and their spouses/partners may join via the Cornell University Wellness Program. Guest passes are available for $7 per day to those over 18 years of age and sponsored by a current CFC member.
*Spouses, partners and dependents:
Spouses and partners of students, faculty, staff or retirees must present documentation recognized by the university showing benefits eligibility. Dependents are defined by the University as continuing college students until the age of 25. Non-students are considered dependents until age 19. These ages will be used when determining eligibility for membership with CFC. Minimum age for dependents is 16 with a parent present. Dependent members may use the centers and programs without parent supervision beginning at 18 years of age.
Membership Options
CFC Membership
Provides access to all group fitness classes and our six fitness centers. Various Member Education programs are available at no additional charge.
Fitness Classes Membership
Provides access to all fitness classes.
Enrollment Fees
| Membership Category | Student Fee | Enrollment Period |
| CFC Year | $145 | 8/10/09 - 8/8/10 |
| CFC Full Semester | $90 |
Fall only valid 8/10/09-12/24/09 or Spring only valid 1/2/10-5/23/10 |
| CFC Summer | $65 | 5/24/10-8/7/10 |
| Fitness Classes Year | $100 | 8/10/09 - 8/8/10 |
| Fitness Classes Full Semester | $60 |
Fall only valid 8/10/09-12/24/09 or Spring only valid 1/2/10-5/23/10 |
Payment Options
CFC offers several payment options, but for safety and logistical reasons, we cannot offer all payment methods at all sites.
- Personal Check: You may pay with a personal check at any site.
- Credit Card: You may pay with a Visa, MasterCard credit card in our office in 305 Helen Newman Hall between 8 am and 3 pm on business days.
- Bursar: If you are a student and want to purchase a membership (not a day pass), you may charge the fee to your bursar bill at any site.
- Cash is not accepted for membership payment.
Spouses of students, faculty, or staff must go to our main office at 305 Helen Newman Hall to purchase a membership and obtain a membership card.
To Enroll
Purchase your membership online or stop by any CFC location and fill out a membership form upon agreement to our policies and procedures. If you have any questions or comments about the CFC, please e-mail fitness@cornell.edu or call us at 254-2824.