Health & Fitness | Undergraduate Admissions

One of the 25 healthiest colleges in the U.S.
-Greatist.com (2017)

Health and wellness have been top priorities for years at Binghamton, so it’s no surprise
that Binghamton was named one of the healthiest colleges in the country! B-Healthy
(Binghamton’s healthy campus initiative) supports anyone and everyone pursuing their
goals for a healthy lifestyle. Breathe easy… we’re also a tobacco-free campus. 

A cutting-edge fitness center

Whether you’re looking for gains or to shed some unwanted pounds, you can always break
a sweat at FitSpace, Binghamton’s 10,000-square-foot campus fitness center. It’s housed in our Recreation
Center, which offers a wide range of exercise options in addition to the cardio and
weightlifting at FitSpace. Check out our group fitness classes, the gym for group
sports and the five-lane pool.

Outdoor recreation

Binghamton’s Outdoor Pursuits offers classes as well as rental equipment for activities
such as hiking and paddling on local rivers. Let’s not forget the most scenic spot
on campus, our 190-acre Nature Preserve — a protected forest and wetlands with a six-acre pond. With over 11 miles of maintained
hiking and running trails, it’s a great place for fitness!

Division I athletics

Elite athletes participate in 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams and are members of the America East Conference.   

Spirited group sports

Over 2,000 students participate in 41 recreational and competitive clubs, many that have won regional and national championships. The intramural program offers
a variety of individual and team sports that more than 3,000 students take advantage
of each year.

Healthy eats

Binghamton’s dining halls offer a variety of healthy options to fulfill all dietary needs — if you’re gluten-intolerant,
vegan or have allergies, Binghamton has you covered, too.

On-campus nutrition counseling from registered dietitians is a resource available
to students free of charge to assist with nutrition education, meal planning and assistance
navigating the dining halls with a food restriction. 

The BU Acres Farm, located right on campus, promotes sustainability through locally
grown produce. During the harvest festival students and faculty pick crops — yellow
squash, kale, pears and apples — and prepare a feast!

Counseling

Achieving a healthy life/work balance in college is important. The University Counseling Center offers support to Binghamton students in a variety of ways, such as through programs
on managing stress, developing and sustaining healthy relationships, and building
coping skills to better manage college life.