Recreation

A variety of fitness classes are offered throughout the semester, including dance, self-defence, barre, yoga, and much more! Visit the Recreation Narwhal Nation event page for upcoming classes.

Team sports currently offered at The New School are basketball, volleyball, soccer, the dance collective, and the running club. Visit the Team Sports Narwhal Nation page for more information about tryouts, practices, and games.

The Fitness Studio at the University Center
Located on the second lower level of the University Center (L205), this 400-square-foot space is equipped with a built-in sound system and air-conditioning. It has a full mirrored wall and all the essential workout equipment, such as yoga mats, blankets, blocks, and belts, as well as jump ropes, resistance bands, medicine balls, body bars, and dumbbells. 

Reiss Family Fitness Center at Kerrey Hall
All students can use the Reiss Family Fitness Center. Kerrey Hall residents can use the space 24–7. This space includes five treadmills, four ellipticals, two recumbent bikes, two upright bikes, a bench that can incline, a cable machine (with pull-up bar), chest/shoulder press machines, a leg extension/curl machine, a lat pull-down and seated row machine, medicine balls (4- to 12-pound), and dumbbells (5- to 50-pound). To access this gym, simply sign in with the campus safety officer and exchange your New School ID for a card that gives you access to the space. No reservations can be taken; access is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gym at Stuyvesant Park
Stuyvesant Park residents enjoy 24-7 access to a newly updated gym with two treadmills, two ellipticals, a spin bike, a multifunctional cable machine, and an assortment of dumbbells (5- to 50-pound) and medicine balls (2- to 12-pound). The space also includes two stability balls and three yoga mats on which to stretch and relax after a workout. Only residents have access to this gym, which is located on the SC level of the residence hall.

Gym at Loeb Hall
Loeb Hall residents have 24-hour access to their gym, located on the lower level. The space includes three plate-loaded machines: leg extension/curl, lat pull-down/seated row, and supine/incline/shoulder press. It also has two ellipticals, two treadmills, one upright bike, and one recumbent bike for your cardio needs and a range of dumbbells (2.5- to 35-pound), kettlebells (10- to 45-pound), and medicine balls (4- to 12-pound). Don't forget to make use of our flat/incline bench, step with risers, stability ball, and stretching mat. Have a great workout!

New York City is beautiful, but it can get crowded, loud, and exhausting, especially during the holidays. Recreation provides monthly escapes from the hustle and bustle every month. Join us on the slopes, in the mountains, at apple orchards, or around the campfire, and meet your fellow Narwhals. We also provide ample opportunities to develop new skills, like archery and rock climbing. Past trips have included New York Knicks games, hiking at Mount Beacon, and whitewater rafting.

Current students can visit NarwhalNation to view and sign up for upcoming trips. Please note that an RSVP on NarwhalNation does not guarantee you a seat; you must purchase your ticket through our marketplace to reserve your spot on the trip. Requests for refunds must be received five business days before the trip date. No refunds are available on deposit classes and overnight trips. 

The University Center Bike Room is available for current students, faculty, and staff. This room is intended for parking (not storage), and bikes should be removed or relocated within 72 hours.

The Bike Room is located on the L2 level of the University Center. Use the service elevator to move your bike through the building. Bikes are not permitted in other elevators or on stairs.

• Bike Room users are responsible for their bike and belongings.
• Bike docks may not be reserved when a bike is not present; please remove all locks and personal belongings.
• Each user may occupy only one dock at a time. Do not block or claim other docks to prevent them from being used by others.
• Two locks are strongly recommended.
• This room is intended for bike parking. Other items should not be stored in this space, especially if not locked to a bike.
• Bikes should not occupy the same docks longer than 72 hours. This rule will be enforced once the room reaches capacity.

Note that when the University Center is closed, you will not be able to access the Bike Room.

Report theft or vandalism to:
University Center Security Desk
212.229.5600 x1832