Michael and Gail Whitty Student Fitness Center

The Michael & Gail Whitty Student Fitness Center is dedicated to the health and wellness of Detroit Mercy students and employees.

The modern facility opened in 2012 and features:

  • A 12,720 square foot gym floor, which can be used for basketball, volleyball, floor hockey or badminton courts.
  • Group fitness room
  • Open weight and cardio room
  • Open stretching areas
  • Track
  • Wi-Fi and a lounge
  • Gym floor divider that can separate the floor into two different spaces
  • Air conditioned
  • Can accommodate up to 1,000 people for events

The Whitty Student Fitness Center is free for all Detroit Mercy students, faculty and staff. Guests of students, faculty, and staff are required to pay a $5 guest fee.

Come check out the Whitty Student Fitness Center today and be sure to ask about our fitness classes, URec Adventure Series, club sports, and Intramural Sports.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What Hours Are The Whitty Student Fitness Center Open?
    Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
    Friday: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
    Saturday & Sunday: 1 - 8 p.m. 

    What's Available This Year?
    Second floor fitness equipment
    Tommy's Smoothie and Snack Shop
    Ping Pong Tables
    Comfortable Study Areas
    Fitness Classes
    Intramural Sports
    Club Sports
    Adventure Series
    Monthly programming
    Open gym, open volleyball, open basketball

    What Is Available At Tommy's?
    Great Lakes Coffee
    Sandwiches, Salads, and Meals
    Smoothies
    Energy Drinks
    Sports Drink
    Kars Nuts and Dearborn Jerky
    and more!

    Detroit Mercy ID
    Your Detroit Mercy ID is required to enter the building. You can activate your ID at the Front Desk.

    Does Tommy's Take Flex Dollars?
    Unfortunately, Tommy's is not part of your meal plan. We accept cash, Apple Pay and all major credit cards.

    How Do I Sign Up For Fitness Classes?
    Go to or download the app and use your Detroit Mercy email. 

    How Do I Sign Up For Intramural Sports?
    Go to or download the app and use your Detroit Mercy email. 

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University Recreation

Whitty Student Fitness Center Hours

Monday - Thursday
7 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Friday
7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday - Sunday
1 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Hours subject to change occasionally. Please see calendar on main FC page.

Contact Us

Director of University Recreation
Mike Wynn Jr.
Phone: 313-993-1782 
Email: wynnmi@udmercy.edu 

Assistant Director of Fitness
Chris Richardson
Phone: 313-993-1784 
Email: crichar4@udmercy.edu 

Assistant Director of Recreational Sports
Allen Seales
Phone: 313-993-1781 
Email: sealesav@udmercy.edu

University Recreation Office
 313-993-1783

University Services
313-993-1488