Frequently Asked Questions

All Northwestern Chicago fitness program members must notify Procurement and Payment Services (PPS) and Fitness Formula Clubs of changes in employment status, student status, campus location, and/or disassociation from the University. This includes departure from Northwestern or McGaw, leaves of absence, changes in student status from full-time to part-time, graduation, and departure from the Chicago campus. Please contact PPS at procurement@northwestern.edu.

FFC membership cancellation requests must be received by the 15th of the month by completing a Cancel Request Form here: https://ffc.com/cancellation/

FFC membership freeze requests must be received by the 15th of the month by completing a Membership Freeze Request Form here: https://ffc.com/freeze/

To request a status change to your current FFC membership, complete this form here: https://ffc.com/northwestern/

Annual membership fees are determined by an individual's status at the University. Please see Eligibility and Membership Fees for information and details.

Please note: employees who are also students have a primary status of employee.

Please see Eligibility and Membership Fees for information and details.

Once you have disassociated from Northwestern due to graduation or termination of employment, you are no longer eligible for membership through Northwestern.

After separation, please contact the membership department at your home club to discuss options for continuing your membership.

Visit FFC’s locations page to view your club’s contact information here: https://ffc.com/club-locations/

FFC and Procurement and Payment Services must receive your request by the last day of the month to start membership the first of the following month, pending verification and approval. You have the option to start your approved membership before the first of the month by paying the prorated portion of the full dues rate to FFC directly.

Please note it may take several days to review and approve your application.

Membership is activated on the 1st of the month. You have the option to start your approved membership before the first of the month by paying the prorated portion of the full dues rate to FFC directly. Please see Cancellation Requirements for more information on the cancellation process.

• To cancel membership, you must contact Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) by submitting a Cancel Request Form by the 15th of the month.

• To freeze your membership, you must contact FFC by submitting a Membership Freeze Request Form by the 15th of the month.

You must submit a copy of one of the following documents when you submit your FFC application:

Marriage certificate (If necessary, we may request a notarized translation of your marriage certificate. These are available at your country's consulate or international travel bureaus.)

• Spouse visa
•  J-1
• J-2

All documents must be in English. Email all documents to nuchicagofitness@northwestern.edu.

Yes, a Declaration of Same-Sex Domestic Relationship form must be on file with Benefits in Human Resources.

The Chicago Campus Fitness club program is subsidized by the university and such subsidy is considered an income for international students that apply for fitness club membership. However, the University will pay the taxes incurred by such subsidy on behalf of our members then again will require members applying for fitness club membership to register and submit all relevant immigration documents in order to comply with US Tax Code.