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Fitness, Intramurals & Recreation

Recreational Services

Recreational Services offers fitness, wellness, sports, and open recreation activities for the Cornell community. This includes intramural sports and recreation. Recreational services is a wonderful resource if you are looking for fun, social, and low-cost ways to stay active as a Cornellian.

Students climbing a rock wall at Cornell

Cornell Outdoor Education (COE)

Cornell Outdoor Education is the largest and most comprehensive collegiate outdoor education program in the country. Programs, classes, and leadership opportunities abound.

Club Sports

There are dozens of club sports from ice hockey to martial arts. Some organizations are highly selective while others welcome students who wish to learn something new.

Physical Education

Anyone can enroll in a physical education class to improve their fitness level and to learn new skills. Dozens of courses from water skiing and fly fishing to soccer and tennis are offered throughout the year. Transfer students may be required to complete one or two semesters of physical education for graduation depending on transfer credit status.

Tips & Topics

Get outside

The Cornell Botanic Gardens offer miles of trails and beautiful gardens and green space for walking, running, hiking, or just relaxing.

Safe swimming

Cornell’s gorges are beautiful and safe for hiking–when on designated trails–but not for swimming. There are numerous safe and scenic swimming options on or near campus.