With the opening of the Barnes Center at The Arch, a state-of-the-art health, wellness and recreation complex, Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) campus community members have access to upgraded, modern and enhanced features and services in the recreation portion of the building. Memberships for use of the recreation portion of the Barnes Center at The Arch remain free for Syracuse University students, faculty, emeritus faculty and staff, as well as ESF students. Dependents, spouses and partners of Syracuse University students all have free memberships to the Barnes Center at The Arch’s recreation facilities.
After a thorough review of peer institutions’ recreation fees and practices, as well as private gym membership comparisons, the Barnes Center at The Arch will offer the following competitive membership opportunities. The campus community will be invited to visit for a free trial period. Memberships, guest passes and more may be purchased using all major credit cards or checks made out to Syracuse University. Please note, cash is not accepted.
Syracuse University Students' Dependents, Spouses and Partners
Spouses, domestic partners, and dependents may setup a membership at the Guest Services desk within the Barnes Center at The Arch. The member with whom the account will be associated must be present to setup the membership. For questions or additional information, please email the Barnes Center at The Arch, or call 315.443.8000.
Syracuse University and ESF Alumni
Alumni must obtain an Alumni I.D. card before purchasing a Barnes Center at The Arch membership. Please follow the directions below.
Syracuse University Alumni
Syracuse University Alumni Association
Office of Alumni Engagement
200 Walnut Place
Syracuse, NY 13244
For questions or additional information, please contact the Syracuse University Alumni Association by emailing sualumni@syr.edu or calling 315.443.3258.
ESF Alumni
SUNY ESF Alumni Association
1 Forestry Drive
219 Bray Hall
Syracuse, NY 13210
For questions or additional information, please contact the SUNY ESF Alumni Association by emailing alumi@esf.edu or calling 315.470.6632.
Dependents of Syracuse University Faculty, Emeritus Faculty, Staff and Retirees
Syracuse University Faculty, Emeritus Faculty, Staff and Retirees
Free membership with Syracuse University I.D. Please note, retirees will have to register with the Guest Services desk.
Dependents of Syracuse University Faculty, Emeritus Faculty, Staff, Retirees
Spouses, domestic partners, and dependents may setup a membership at the Guest Services desk within the Barnes Center at The Arch. The member with whom the account will be associated must be present to setup the membership. For questions or additional information, please email the Barnes Center at The Arch, or call 315.443.8000.
ESF Faculty, Staff and Dependents
ESF Faculty and Staff
May purchase a Barnes Center at The Arch membership using their ESF I.D.
ESF Dependents
Spouses, domestic partners, and dependents may setup a membership at the Guest Services desk within the Barnes Center at The Arch. The member with whom the account will be associated must be present to setup the membership. For questions or additional information, please email the Barnes Center at The Arch, or call 315.443.8000.
For questions or additional information, please email the Barnes Center at The Arch, or call 315.443.8000.
Recreation
This membership includes the following: Spouses, domestic partners, and dependents may setup a membership at the Guest Services desk within the Barnes Center at The Arch. The member with whom the account will be associated must be present to setup the membership. For questions or additional information, please email the Barnes Center at The Arch, or call 315.443.8000. This membership includes the following: Please note, minors are ineligible to use/participate in the Climbing Wall, Weight/Cardio Rooms, Esports, Intramural Sports, Club Sports and Drop-in Fitness Classes. This membership includes the following: Spouses, domestic partners, and dependents may setup a membership at the Guest Services desk within the Barnes Center at The Arch. The member with whom the account will be associated must be present to setup the membership. For questions or additional information, please email the Barnes Center at The Arch, or call 315.443.8000. This membership includes the following: Please note, minors are ineligible to use/participate in the Climbing Wall, Weight/Cardio Rooms, Esports, Intramural Sports, Club Sports and Drop-in Fitness Classes. Spouses, domestic partners, and dependents may setup a membership at the Guest Services desk within the Barnes Center at The Arch. The member with whom the account will be associated must be present to setup the membership. For questions or additional information, please email the Barnes Center at The Arch, or call 315.443.8000. This membership includes the following: Please note, minors are ineligible to use/participate in the Climbing Wall, Weight/Cardio Rooms, Esports, Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs and Drop-in Fitness Classes. This membership includes the following: (*Emeritus Faculty are not eligible to participate in Intramural Sports.) Spouses, domestic partners, and dependents may setup a membership at the Guest Services desk within the Barnes Center at The Arch. The member with whom the account will be associated must be present to setup the membership. For questions or additional information, please email the Barnes Center at The Arch, or call 315.443.8000. This membership includes the following: Please note, minors are ineligible to use/participate in the Climbing Wall, Weight/Cardio Rooms, Esports, Intramural Sports, Club Sports and Drop-in Fitness Classes. Spouses, domestic partners, and dependents may setup a membership at the Guest Services desk within the Barnes Center at The Arch. The member with whom the account will be associated must be present to setup the membership. For questions or additional information, please email the Barnes Center at The Arch, or call 315.443.8000. This membership includes the following: Please note, minors are ineligible to use/participate in the Climbing Wall, Weight/Cardio Rooms, Esports, Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs and Drop-in Fitness Classes. Memberships, guest passes and more may be purchased using all major credit cards or checks made out to Syracuse University. Please note, cash is not accepted. This membership includes the following: Spouses, domestic partners, and dependents may setup a membership at the Guest Services desk within the Barnes Center at The Arch. The member with whom the account will be associated must be present to setup the membership. For questions or additional information, please email the Barnes Center at The Arch, or call 315.443.8000. This membership includes the following: Please note, minors are ineligible to use/participate in the Climbing Wall, Weight/Cardio Rooms, Esports, Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs and Drop-in Fitness Classes. Spouses, domestic partners, and dependents may setup a membership at the Guest Services desk within the Barnes Center at The Arch. The member with whom the account will be associated must be present to setup the membership. For questions or additional information, please email the Barnes Center at The Arch, or call 315.443.8000. This membership includes the following: Please note, minors are ineligible to use/participate in the Climbing Wall, Weight/Cardio Rooms, Esports, Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs and Drop-in Fitness Classes. Memberships, guest passes and more may be purchased using all major credit cards or checks made out to Syracuse University. Please note, cash is not accepted. This membership includes the following: Spouses, domestic partners, and dependents may setup a membership at the Guest Services desk within the Barnes Center at The Arch. The member with whom the account will be associated must be present to setup the membership. For questions or additional information, please email the Barnes Center at The Arch, or call 315.443.8000. This membership includes the following: Please note, minors are ineligible to use/participate in the Climbing Wall, Weight/Cardio Rooms, Esports, Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs and Drop-in Fitness Classes. Explore the Outdoor Adventure webpage to learn more about the Challenge Course. Memberships, guest passes and more may be purchased using all major credit cards or checks made out to Syracuse University. Please note, cash is not accepted. Syracuse University and ESF faculty, staff and alumni may purchase a Group Fitness Class Pass at the Guest Services desk. A Group Fitness Class Pass provides the opportunity to attend any 10 classes for $50. Passes expire one year after purchase. Group Fitness Class Passes may be purchased using all major credit cards or checks made out to Syracuse University. Please note, cash is not accepted. Explore the Group Fitness Classes webpage to learn more. If you’re interested in beginning Personal Training, learn more on the Personal Training webpage. Personal Training packages may be purchased using all major credit cards or checks made out to Syracuse University. Please note, cash is not accepted. SU/ESF Student: $100 SU/ESF Student: $160 SU/ESF Student: $240 SU/ESF Student and Non-student: $378 Members may purchase guest passes in-person at the Guest Services desk. Guest passes are $8 per day, per guest. Guest passes may be purchased using all major credit cards or checks made out to Syracuse University. Please note, cash is not accepted. This guest passes includes the following: Please note, minors are ineligible to use/participate in the Climbing Wall, Weight/Cardio Rooms, Esports, Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs and Drop-in Fitness Classes. The following services are also available for an additional fee for all members of the Barnes Center at The Arch. Memberships, guest passes and more may be purchased using all major credit cards or checks made out to Syracuse University. Please note, cash is not accepted. Purchasing a Membership
Syracuse University Student and Student Dependent Membership
Individual student membership fee: $0
Spouse/partner or dependent(s) of Syracuse University student membership fee: $0 per semester
ESF Student and Student Dependent Membership
Individual student membership fee: $0
Individual spouse/partner or dependent of ESF student membership fee: $40 per semester
Student family membership fee (two or more individuals in a combination of spouse/partner and dependents): $60 per semester
Syracuse University Faculty, Emeritus Faculty and Staff, Retirees Membership
Individual faculty, emeritus faculty, staff and retirees membership fee: $0
Individual spouse/partner or dependent of faculty, emeritus faculty and staff membership fee: $250 per year
Faculty, faculty emeritus and staff family membership fee (two or more individuals in a combination of spouse/partner and dependents): $350 per year
ESF Faculty and Staff Membership
Individual faculty and staff membership fee: $250 per year
Individual spouse/partner or dependent of faculty and staff membership fee: $250 per year
Faculty and staff family membership fee (two or more individuals in a combination of spouse/partner and dependents): $350 per year
Alumni Membership
Individual alumni membership fee: $250 per year
Alumni family membership fee (two or more individuals in a combination of spouse/partner and dependents): $350 per year
Challenge Course
Group Fitness Classes
Personal Training
5 Session Packages
Non-student: $1258 Session Package
Non-student: $19212 Session Package
Non-student: $27618 Session Package
Guest Passes
Additional Recreation Opportunities and Services
(May be purchased at the Guest Services desk. Student locker rentals are $45 per semester. Non-student locker rentals are $120 per year.)
Health Care
Health Care Billing and Fees
- Prior to services being performed, individuals may inquire about the cost of treatment with the provider/nurse.
- Regardless of health insurance, Syracuse University students are welcome at the Barnes Center. Office visits are not billed and are covered by the Health and Wellness fee for full-time matriculated students. All other students pay a nominal office visit charge. Health Care is able to direct bill Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and POMCO Select. Students with other types of insurance can use their office statements to submit for possible reimbursement to their insurance company.
Health Care Services Not Covered by Health Insurance
- Individuals are responsible for all incurred charges.
- Charges may be sent to the student’s Bursar account or be paid at the time of service with check, cash or credit card.
- Upon request, individuals may obtain an itemized receipt to submit to their insurance company for possible reimbursement.
Charge Details
Students may access charge details and/or retrieve an itemized receipt through the following actions.
- Logging into the Patient Portal and click on the "Statements" tab.
- Contacting the Barnes Center at The Arch Medical Records Office by calling 315.443.2667.
Pharmacy
Pharmacy Billing
The Pharmacy works to keep prices affordable, resulting in many prescription and nonprescription items being significantly cheaper compared to traditional retailers.
The Pharmacy participates with most insurance prescription plans, including the Student Health Insurance Plan. If a co-pay and/or fee is required past insurance processing, the Pharmacy accepts the following forms of payment:
- Cash
- Credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, Discover)
- Billing the student’s Bursar’s account
Additional Resources
Resources at No Additional Cost
The following resources are available at no additional cost for students.
- Crowley Family MindSpa
- Peer Educators
- Pet Therapy
- Safer Sex Express
- Sanvello
- Soul Series
- Wellness First Aid Kits (Cold/Flu, Sleep, Stress)