The Fitness Center for Suffolk University
Suffolk students, faculty, and staff head to The Michael & Larry Smith Fitness Center in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. The fitness center is named for alumni Michael S. Smith '61 and Larry E. Smith '65 in recognition of their leadership philanthropy on behalf of the University.
Facility Information:
- 5,800-Square-Foot Facility
- 13-Feet High Ceilings
- 26 Cardio Machines - treadmills, elliptical, trainers and spin bikes
- 1,200 Square Feet of Heavy Lifting Space - Free Weights and Benches
- 10 Units of Circuit Training Equipment
- Group-Fitness Room
- Fitness On Demand in Group Fitness Room, featuring 180-plus workouts from spin to yoga
- All-Purpose Center - Changing Rooms and Shower Areas
Facility Hours
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday |
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Facility Hours - Finals Week
Wednesday, Dec. 11 Thursday, Dec. 12 Friday, Dec, 13 Saturday, Dec. 14 Sunday, Dec. 15 Monday, Dec. 16 Tuesday, Dec. 17 |
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
The Smith Fitness Center will be closed for the semester on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 1:00 p.m. and will reopen on Monday, Jan. 13 at 7:00 a.m.
Membership:
- Memberships are open to all current students - undergraduates, graduates and law - faculty and staff.
- Eligible members must bring their Rammy Card and swipe in to gain access to the facility.
- No guest or alumni access.
Policies & Procedures:
- Users required to maintain six-feet social distancing
- Users required to wear a mask at all times
- Users are required to wipe down equipment before and after use
- Facility is open to current Suffolk University staff, faculty and students. No guest or alumni access.
- A valid Suffolk University ID must be presented and scanned at time of entry
- Street clothes and street shoes are not permitted in the fitness center. Please wear sneakers and athletic clothes. Shirts are required.
- Cell phones are to be used for music only with earbuds or headphones. Please avoid phone calls and conversations.
- Profanity and foul language are prohibited in the fitness center.
- Personal items are to be placed in a cubby or locker while using the facility.
- Please return all weights and equipment to their designated rack immediately after use.
- All cardio and strength equipment must be wiped down after use. Disinfecting wipes will be provided.
- Only water bottles and containers with lids (shakers, Nalgene, etc.) are permitted in the facility. Food, cans and glass bottles and open containers of any kind are never permitted.
- Personal training is not permitted.
Athletics Staff reserves the right to revoke your fitness center privileges at any time.
Location:
Ridgeway Building
First Floor
148 Cambridge St.
Boston, MA 02114
Michael & Larry Smith Fitness Center is located on the first floor of the Ridgeway Building
· Columbus Day Weekend
Friday, October 7th – closing at 2:00 PM, reopen Tuesday, October 8th
· Veteran’s Day
Closed Friday, November 11th, reopen Monday, November 14th
· Thanksgiving
Tuesday, November 22nd – closing at 2:00 PM, reopen Monday, November 28th
· Fall Final Exams
Wednesday, December 14th – Thursday, December 22nd, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM, no weekend hours
· Winter Break
Closed Friday, December 23rd – Sunday, January 1st
Adjusted hours: Monday, January 2nd – Friday, January 13th, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM, no weekend hours. Resume regular hours on Tuesday, January 17th.
Closed Monday, January 16th (Martin Luther King Day Observation)
· President’ Day
Closed Monday, February 20th
· Spring Break
Friday, March 10th – closing 2:00 PM, reopen Monday, March 20th
· Patriot’s Day
Closed Monday, April 17th
· Spring Final Exams
Thursday, May 4th – Wednesday, May 10th, 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM, no weekend hours
· Summer Hours
Beginning Thursday, May 11th through August, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, no weekend hours
Closed for summer holiday observations