Our state-of-the-art facility includes:
- a semi-separate cardio room with six treadmills
- three upright cycles
- two recumbent cycles
- a total body exerciser
- four elliptical cross-trainers
- two Adaptive Motion Trainers
- a step mill
Several CT State campuses have fitness centers that can be used by students, faculty and staff. Learn more about your campus fitness center below.
The CT State Capital Fitness Center is provided to educate, support, and empower all students, staff, and faculty to improve and maintain their overall health and well-being through healthy lifestyle choices and to create a culture of wellness throughout the college community.
Fall 2024 Hours
(August 28-December 13)
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fall Semester Abbreviated Hours
(December 16-20)
Monday–Thursday: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Fall 2024 Closures
Monday, September 2 (Labor Day)
Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Recess)
The Pitney Bowes Foundation Wellness Center at CT State Norwalk is a state-of-the-art exercise facility that is committed to improving the general health and well being of all patrons. We encourage safe and effective exercise in an effort to improve one’s quality of life.
The Wellness Center is free for all CT State Norwalk faculty, staff, students, lifetime learners, security, cleaning and cafeteria personnel. You must have an affiliation with the college to use our facilities. Currently, we do not offer community memberships. Registration to use the Wellness Center entails submitting a completed New Member Packet.
Use of the Facility
All first-time members must complete a new member packet before using the Pitney Bowes Foundation Wellness Center. This packet is available at the front desk in the Wellness Center and can also be downloaded by clicking on the link above. The first page of this document is a medical form called the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). All medical information provided is kept confidential and locked in our front office. It is asked that this form be honestly and completely filled out on both sides. The PAR-Q must be renewed every three years and qualified professional staff reserve the right to request medical clearance if deemed appropriate. Those patrons who require medical clearance cannot use the facility until clearance is received and processed. The second page requires signing off on our mandatory rules and regulations for facility usage.
All patrons must present a valid CT State Norwalk photo identification card (with barcode) upon entry of the facility. Each ID Card must also have a current semester sticker. ID cards and stickers can only be obtained from Security, located in the Atrium of the East Campus.
NOTE: Lifetime learners must present their LLI Membership Card and a photo ID. If a person does not appear on the LLI membership list provided to the Wellness Center, they will not be allowed to use the facility. The Wellness Center is not responsible for LLI membership verification.
Facility Equipment
Our resistance training area features:
- a complete line of weight stack machines
- power lifting equipment
- functional trainers
- free weights
- a variety of accessory training equipment
Wellness Services
This service is mandatory for any patron who is age 17 or younger. Minors cannot use the Wellness Center until the Equipment Orientation is completed by a qualified Wellness Attendant.
Showers are available and patrons must supply their own soap and towels.
Group Fitness Courses
For more information about our Group Fitness Courses, please contact Nicole Mendola at nicole.mendola@ctstate.edu.
Group Fitness courses are open for registration. Returning students can register online at my.CTState.edu.
Group Fitness classes are a great way for you to get fit and stay fit. Our elite group of certified instructors will guarantee a safe, fun, and challenging experience for all levels of physical fitness. Group fitness classes are a great way to stay motivated and enjoy exercise. Course offerings may include yoga, pilates, boot camp, and targeted muscle group work.
How to Sign Up
All Group Fitness Courses are 0.5 credits each and are seven week courses. Many courses are transferable as physical education credits to select four year institutes.
Group Fitness Courses are considered academic and all students will receive a grade of pass or fail. This grade will appear on students transcripts. If you wish to audit the class you can do so prior to the audit deadline as indicated above.
Senior citizens can only register on designated senior registration days and will not be charged for enrollment in any of the Group Fitness Courses.
Blended Courses with Extended Studies
Some Group Fitness Courses are offered collaboratively with the non-credit division. Blended courses allow for both credit and non-credit students to attend courses offered in the academic division of the college. All students enrolled in these courses will be expected to adhere to the attendance policies assigned by the instructor. Non-credit students are not required to participate in any of the final evaluations for these courses and will not receive a grade.
Wellness Courses
For additional schedule information please refer to the CT State course catalog and course search.Wellness courses are offered as general studies electives for many academic programs. Wellness offerings are designed as self-help courses that provide insight to behavior modification and methods to better understand health-fitness, personal wellness and nutrition. All students who enroll in these courses will be able to apply the knowledge they learn to their daily routines. All wellness courses are taught by faculty from the Exercise Science Program and are supported by the Pitney Bowes Foundation Wellness Center.
How to Sign Up
All wellness courses are 3 credits each and are full semester courses. Most of the courses are transferable as physical education credits to select four year institutions. Registration for these courses is no different than for any other academic course taken here at the college.
For more information, please contact Director of Exercise Science and Wellness, Paul Gallo at paul.gallo@ctstate.edu or 203-857-7194.
Blended Courses with Extended Studies
At times wellness courses will be offered collaboratively with the non-credit division. Blended courses allow for both credit and non-credit students to attend courses offered in the academic division of the college. All students enrolled in these courses will be expected to adhere to the attendance policies assigned by the instructor. Non-credit students are not required to participate in any of the final evaluations for these courses and will not receive a grade.
You must register for blended courses at our Records Office located on the East Campus. For more information contact Midge King at 203-857-3337.