Academic & Wellness Center/5

In September of 2015, Daemen University
officially opened the Academic and Wellness Center, now the Scott Bieler College of Health Professions, located at 4433 Main Street.
The building, formerly the Northeast Family YMCA, was purchased by the College in 2013 and recently went through a $5.6 million refurbishment project to house state-of-the-art learning facilities for health-related academic programs, as well as recreational space for the college community.

GYMNASIUM: The Gymnasium serves primarily as a campus recreation hub, open to the college community for various activities throughout the day, as well as Daemen's expanding intramural program. The gymnasium also provides a satellite practice location for Daemen's intercollegiate athletics programs when the competition venue (Lumsden Gymnasium) is otherwise unavailable.

FITNESS CENTER: The Fitness Center, a 2,400-square-foot space, features nearly $200,000 in the latest equipment ranging from treadmills and elliptical machines to free weights and squat racks. The cardiovascular equipment is all wired for internet and cable television connections, and also features plugins for mobile devices. Open to the college community, the fitness center is designed for users with a range of athletic abilities as well as for strength and conditioning purposes for Daemen's student-athletes. Note, on those occasions the varsity athletes are receiving formal training from the Strength & Conditioning Coach, that equipment in use is unavailable until training is complete.

LOCKER ROOMS: Showers and lockers are available for use right outside the fitness center. Locks are not provided for use, and personal locks cannot be left on overnight. Please leave all gym bags and book bags in the locker room. Bags are not allowed inside fitness center. Daemen University is not responsible for stolen or lost items.

EQUIPMENT: Basketballs, volleyballs and soccer balls are all available to sign out but you must leave your Daemen student ID at the front desk along with signing in and out when the equipment is returned to the front desk. Damaged equipment may be subject to replacement fee.

FACILITY RENTALS: The gymnasium has served as a rental space for various groups through the years, including AAU basketball tournaments, jazz and dance teams, cheerleading teams, etc. If your group is interested in renting the facility, please call (716) 839-8385 for current pricing and availability.

PARKING: Parking is available in the Lot K situated directly behind the building with accessibility from Amherstdale Road.

MEMBERSHIPS: The AWC is not open to the public without the purchase of a membership. Memberships are currently available for $15/month for local community members. This membership grants access to the Fitness Center and locker rooms. It does NOT grant access to the gymnasium. Daemen Faculty, Staff, and Alumni receive a discounted rate of $8/month. All current Daemen students have free access. Additional membership details can be found HERE.

If you have any questions, please email us at AWC@Daemen.edu

FITNESS CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION*

SPRING 2026 HOURS

Jan. 21 - May 6
Monday - Thursday: 7AM - 10PM
Friday: 7AM - 9PM
Saturday - Sunday: 8AM - 9PM

Holidays and University Breaks may alter hours.

*Hours subject to change depending on student staff availability
NOTE: Memberships do NOT grant access to the building's gymnasium.

AWC Policies

No one is permitted in the fitness center without a Daemen Student ID, Daemen Staff ID, or Daemen AWC Membership ID. Only Daemen students, faculty and staff, and those groups with a negotiated, signed contract may access the gymnasium.
Children 12-and-under may not access the fitness center. Those aged 13-15 may only use the facility with a parent/guardian present at all times.
Proper attire is required at all times, including shirts and athletic shoes. No open-toed shoes, crocs, sandals, or boots allowed.
No food is allowed inside the fitness center or gymnasium at any time. Water or sport drinks only are allowed. No glass is permitted.
The use of improper or dangerous exercise techniques is not permitted. Hanging on the basketball rims is strictly prohibited.
Be respectful and considerate of others. Weights must be re-racked and equipment must be wiped down after each use. Do not engage in horseplay, arguing, or loud and offensive language.
No chewing gum, tobacco products, alcohol, drugs, or illegal substances allowed in the facility.
Treadmills and exercise bikes have a 30-minute time limit when others are waiting.
Students using the gymnasium during open gym times must share the space if others are interested, but if impossible (e.g. full volleyball game with basketball group waiting, a 30-minute time limit must be adhered to.
The fitness center and gym employees are authorized to expel users and/or call Campus Safety for anyone failing to follow these policies.

COVID-19 Information: There currently are no restrictions regarding COVID-19. Anyone choosing to wear a mask is encouraged to do so at their own discretion. For additional information regarding COVID-19, please see the Daemen University COVID-19 response page.

Times listed on the calendar below indicate reservations for the gym space. Only Daemen students may utilize the gym outside of these reserved times. Community memberships to the Fitness Center do not grant access to the gymnasium. For those seeking to reserve the space for a group/event, please contact awc@daemen.edu for the associated group rates and terms of contract.
Note: This weekly schedule is also posted outside the gymnasium door for reference. Please remember, Daemen students using the gymnasium during open gym times must share the space if other students are interested, but if impossible (e.g. full volleyball game with basketball group waiting), a 30-minute time limit must be adhered to.

Academic & Wellness Center questions can be emailed to: awc@daemen.edu