PWG Memberships, Lockers, & Guest Passes
PWG Membership Types & Eligibility
Yale Students
Current Students of Yale University
Graduating students typically retain membership thru the end of May for those graduating in the spring or December for those graduating in the Fall.
membership category | eligibility | rates | how to activate your membership | |
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Yale Graduate and Undergraduate Students |
Includes current, degree seeking Yale graduate and undergraduate students. Graduating Students: Membership typically remains valid thru the end of May for those graduating in the spring or December for those graduating in the Fall. Summer Recess: Students returning for the Fall semester, will retain their membership over summer recess. Students can view their current membership and expiration dates on MyRec by clicking here. |
N/A | Current students do not need to activate their membership as it is auto-activated through their enrollment. | |
Visiting & Non-Degree Seeking Students | Includes visiting students, non-degree seeking students or any students not assigned an undergraduate or graduate membership within the university’s student import to the PWG membership database. | Agreement Billing Monthly Membership (5% discount) Does not expire unless canceled by member. Membership fee auto billed to credit/debit card each month. |
$35/month | Prospective Members: Click Here to Schedule a Membership Appointment |
Paid in Full Annual Membership (5% discount) Paid in full at the time of activation. Expires 12 calendar months from the date of activation. |
$420/year | |||
Paid in Full Monthly Membership
Paid in full at the time of activation. Multiple months may be purchased at the time of activation. Expires 1 calendar month from the date of activation. |
$37/month |
Yale Faculty & Staff
Current Faculty & Staff of Yale University and Employees of Yale Health
eligibility | rates | how to activate your membership | |
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Includes all Yale Faculty & Staff, Post Docs, Yale Health Employees, and Visiting Professors & Associates |
Agreement Billing Monthly Membership Membership fee auto billed to credit/debit card each month. |
$37/month | Prospective Members: Click Here to Schedule a Membership Appointment |
Paid in Full Annual Membership Expires 12 calendar months from the date of activation. |
$459/year | ||
Paid in Full Monthly Membership
Paid in full at the time of activation. Multiple months may be purchased at the time of activation. Expires 1 calendar month from the date of activation. |
$40.50/month (Multiple months may be purchased) |
Yale New Haven Hospital Employees
Current Employees of Yale New Haven Hospital
eligibility | rates | how to activate your membership | |
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Includes all Yale New Haven Hospital Employees |
Agreement Billing Monthly Membership Membership fee auto billed to credit/debit card each month. |
$37/month |
Prospective Members: Proof of employment is required at time of membership purchase (i.e. YNNH ID Badge). To retain membership, YNNH members will periodically be asked to confirm employment. |
Paid in Full Annual Membership (5% discount) Paid in full at the time of activation. Expires 12 calendar months from the date of activation. |
$459/year | ||
Paid in Full Monthly Membership
Paid in full at the time of activation. Multiple months may be purchased at the time of activation. Expires 1 calendar month from the date of activation. |
$40.50/month |
Yale Alumni
Alumni of Yale University
eligibility | rates | how to activate your membership | |
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Includes all Yale Alumni | Agreement Billing Monthly Membership (7% discount) Does not expire unless canceled by member. Membership fee auto billed to credit/debit card each month. |
$41/month |
Propsective Memebrs: Individuals must provide proof of Yale Alumni status at the time of membership registration. Proof of Yale Alumni status includes documentation from the Yale Alumni Association (YAA) – please submit the YAA’s Help Form to request confirmation of your alumni status. The YAA will copy you on their confirmation email to Payne Whitney Gym Membership Services Team. |
Paid in Full Annual Membership (5% discount) Paid in full at the time of activiation. Expires 12 calendar months from the date of activation. |
$504/year | ||
Paid in Full Monthly Membership
Paid in full at the time of activiation. Multiple months may be purchased at the time of activation. Expires 1 calendar month from the date of activation. |
$44.25/month |
Yale Retirees
Retirees of Yale University, Yale Health, and Yale New Haven Hospital
eligibility | rates | how to activate your membership | |
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Includes all retired Yale, Faculty & Staff, Yale Health, employees and Yale New Haven Hospital, employees | Agreement Billing Monthly Membership (7% discount) Does not expire unless canceled by member. Membership fee auto billed to credit/debit card each month. |
$41/month |
Prospective Members: Individuals must provide proof of retirement from Yale University, Yale Health, or YNHH. Proof of retirement includes documentation from the Yale University or YNHH Human Resources including either a letter or an email sent to pwg@yale.edu confirming retirement. |
Paid in Full Annual Membership (5% discount) Paid in full at the time of activation. Expires 12 calendar months from the date of activation. |
$504/year | ||
Paid in Full Monthly Membership
Paid in full at the time of activation. Multiple months may be purchased at the time of activation. Expires 1 calendar month from the date of activation. |
$44.25/month |
Household Members (18 years of age & above) of Yale Community
Household Sub-Member(18 years of age or older)of a current Yale Community PWG Member
eligibility | rates | how to activate your membership | |
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Includes anyone within the household of a current Yale Community PWG Member. This includes spouses, partners, dependents, roommates, etc. (who are 18 years of age and older) of Yale Students, Yale Faculty/Staff, Yale New Haven Hospital Employees, Yale Retirees, and Yale Alumni. Household Sub-Members are sponsored by the current PWG Member. Yale Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni must be current PWG Members to sponsor a Household Sub-Member.
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Agreement Billing Monthly Membership (7% discount) Does not expire unless canceled by member. Membership fee auto billed to credit/debit card each month. |
$41/month |
Propsective Memebrs: Current PWG Member must be present at the time of activation. Household Sub-Members are sponsored by the current PWG Member. Individuals must provide proof of their relationship via documentation of a shared address, marriage, civil union, or legal guardianship. Proof includes:
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Paid in Full Annual Membership (5% discount) Paid in full at the time of activation. Expires 12 calendar months from the date of activation. |
$504/year | ||
Paid in Full Monthly Membership
Paid in full at the time of activation. Multiple months may be purchased at the time of activation. Expires 1 calendar month from the date of activation. |
$44.25/month |
U18 Household Members (16 or 17 years of age) of Yale Community
U18 Household Sub-Member(16 or 17 year of age) of a current Yale Community PWG Member
eligibility | rates | how to activate your membership | |
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Includes any dependants 16 or 17 years of age within the household of a current Yale Community PWG Member. dependents of Yale Students, Yale Faculty/Staff, Yale New Haven Hospital Employees, Yale Retirees, and Yale Alumni. Household Sub-Members are sponsored by the current PWG Member. Yale Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni must be current PWG Members to sponsor a Household Sub-Member.
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Paid in Full Annual Membership (3.5% discount) Paid in full at the time of activation. Expires 12 calendar months from the date of activation. |
$475/year |
Propsective Memebrs: Current PWG Member must be present at the time of activation. U18 Household Sub-Members are sponsored by the current PWG Member. U18 Household Sub-Memberships cannot be be renewed or purchased online. |
Paid in Full Monthly Membership
Paid in full at the time of activation. Multiple months may be purchased at the time of activation. Expires 1 calendar month from the date of activation. |
$41/month |
Jr. Household Members ( 5-15 years of age) of Yale Community
Jr. Household Sub-Member (5-15 years of age) of a current PWG Member
This is a limited access membership. Access for Jr. Household Sub-Members is limited to Saturdays and Sundays throughout the calendar year and designated University Recesses. Click Here for a full calendar.
eligibility | rates | how to activate your membership | |
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Includes dependents of current PWG Members. Jr. Household Sub-Members must be between 5 and 15 years of age and accompanied by their legal guardian at all times. This is a limited access membership. Access for Jr. Household Sub-Members is limited to Saturdays and Sundays throughout the calendar year and designated University Recesses. Click Here for a full calendar. Jr. Household Sub-Members are sponsored by the current PWG Member.
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Paid in Full Annual Membership (3.5% discount) Paid in full at the time of activation. Expires 12 calendar months from the date of activation. |
$132/year |
Prospective Members: Current PWG Member must be present at the time of activation. Jr. Household Sub-Memberships cannot be be renewed or purchased online. |
Paid in Full Monthly Membership
Paid in full at the time of activation. Multiple months may be purchased at the time of activation. Expires 1 calendar month from the date of activation. |
$12/month |
Non-Yale Community
Non-Yale Community Members
eligibility | rates | how to activate your membership | |
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Includes any adult (18 years of age and above) within the greater New Haven community and anyone who does not fall within any of the other membership categories. | Agreement Billing Monthly Membership (6% discount) Does not expire unless canceled by member. Membership fee auto billed to credit/debit card each month. |
$47/month |
Prospective Members: |
Paid in Full Annual Membership (4% discount) Paid in full at the time of activation. Expires 12 calendar months from the date of activation. |
$575/year | ||
Paid in Full Monthly Membership
Paid in full at the time of activation. Multiple months may be purchased at the time of activation. Expires 1 calendar month from the date of activation. |
$50/month |
PWG Membership Information
PWG Membership General Information & FAQs
Below you will find general information about PWG Memberships.
Click here for a full list of all membership and facility guidelines and policies.
What’s included in a PWG Membership?
- Access to Israel Fitness Center (open during all PWG operating hours)
- Access to the pools for lap swimming (during posted recreation lap swim hours)
- Access to recreation activity spaces (basketball/activity courts, dance studios, and multipurpose spaces)
- Access to Brady Squash Center (during recreation squash hours)
- Access locker rooms and locker rentals
- Ability to enroll in group fitness classes, instructional classes, personal training, and swim lessons (adult and stroke technique)
- Ability to sponsor guests
Who can enroll in a PWG Membership?
Currently, PWG Membership is open to Yale students, faculty, staff, alumni, retirees, and non-Yale community and individuals within their households who are compliant with the university’s guidelines and, when relevant, visitors policies.
How do I purchase a PWG Membership?
Yale Students: Current degree Yale students do not need to activate their membership as it is auto activated through their enrollment.
Prospective Members (Non-Yale Students): Those who are not current degree seeking Yale students should click on the drop-down menus below to learn more about member eligibility, rates, and how to make an appointment to enroll in membership.
Once I’m a member, how do I access PWG?
To access PWG members are required to present their Yale ID, Mobile App barcode or Yale Rec Key Tag at the Welcome Desk. There are no exceptions to this policy.
What are the hours of PWG?
Click here for current and upcoming hours of operation.
Is there parking for PWG?
There is no dedicated parking for PWG. Yale Athletics and Campus Recreation do not oversee parking at Yale and are not responsible for ensuring member parking. Members may park in the metered street spaces in surrounding streets or click here for more information about Visitor Parking at Yale.
What is MyRec?
MyRec is the web portal for members of Payne Whitney Gym, the Outdoor Education Center, and Campus Recreation programs.
Click here to visit myrec.yale.edu
Download the Mobile App
Apple iOS users Click Here to download
Android Users Click Here to download
PWG/OEC Membership Services: Book an Appointment, Contact Us, or Renew Online
Current PWG Members
Prospective PWG & OEC Members who need to activate their MyRec account
Schedule a Membership Appointment
Contact PWG/OEC Membership Services
Phone: 203-432-2497
How do I cancel my membership or locker rental?
Membership & Locker Cancellation General Information
Requests for cancellations and refunds for memberships and locker rentals must be submitted in writing to pwg@yale.edu. Information must include member/guest name; Yale Net or member ID; reason for request; dates for requested refund; and any other pertinent information.
Decisions for refunds will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Associate Athletic Director – PWG and Campus Recreation.
Campus Recreation will not provide refunds for the following:
- Lack of use
- Failure by the member to cancel their membership or locker rental
- Failure by the member to notify Membership Services of a change in their employment or any other causes which would justify a change to their PWG Membership Category/Status
- Unhappiness or displeasure from and including but not limited to services offered, facilities, hours of operation, fees, staff etc.
- Scheduled closures and adjusted hours of operation
- Emergency closures and adjusted hours of operation
- Misconduct by other members, guests, or visitors, including but not limited to theft, harassment, disputes, etc.
- Suspension/termination of a membership due to violation of Campus Recreation or Yale University polices or guidelines
Prior to the activation or purchase of a membership or locker rental individuals are encouraged to schedule a guided tour of PWG and recreational spaces, visit our website for general polices and guidelines, and seek more information from Membership Services as needed.
Once received, members will be notified via email of the receipt and processing of their cancellation within five business days. Any balance owed past the cancellation date will be refunded to the member. Refund payments may take up to 30 days for processing.
Agreement Billing Membership Cancellations
Cancellations for Agreement Billing Memberships must be requested in writing to pwg@yale.edu at least five days before the billing process occurs on the first of the month. If a member cancels prior to the billing process, they will not be billed for that month. (i.e. if a member cancels on January 25th they will not be billed for February)
Agreement Billing Memberships canceled after the first of the month will be assessed a $25 cancellation fee. The $25 Cancellation Fee will be deducted from the pro-rated balance owed to the member.
Paid in Full Membership Cancellations
Cancellations for Agreement Billing Memberships must be requested in writing to pwg@yale.edu. Cancellations for Paid in Full Memberships will be prorated from the date of receipt of cancellation notification.
Members with Paid in Full who elect to cancel prior to the date of their expiration date will be assessed a $25 Cancellation Fee. The $25 Cancellation Fee will be deducted from the balance owed to the member.
Locker Rental Cancellations
Cancellations for Locker Rentals must be requested in writing to pwg@yale.edu. Cancellations for Locker Rentals will be prorated from the date of receipt of cancellation notification.
Members with Lockers Rentals who elect to cancel prior to the date of their expiration date will be assessed a $25 Cancellation Fee. The $25 Cancellation Fee will be deducted from the balance owed to the member.
PWG COVID Guidelines
PWG Locker Rentals
PWG Locker Rental Rates
How to Rent a PWG Locker
The original issue and sale of the locker may be completed either:
- in-person with Membership Services
- over the phone with Member Services
- via email to pwg@yale.edu (Please include the floor, row, top/bottom and any other preferences in the email. We will reply to your email with the locker assignment and payment instructions.)
Current locker rentals may be renewed online. Click Here to renew your locker rental online at MyRec.
PWG Locker Rental Rates
Locker Size Location |
18”x18” x 42” 2nd floor |
18”x18”x 72” 3rd Floor |
15”x18”x 70” 3rd Floor |
15”x18”x36” 3rd & 4th Floors |
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Monthly rental |
$9.50/month | $9.50/month | $8.50/month | $6.50/month |
Annual Rental |
$109/year | $109/year | $99/year | $75/year |
PWG Guest Passes
PWG Guest Passes
Guest Passes allow current PWG member to sponsor another individual for a one-time pass to PWG. Guests must comply with University Visitor and Vaccination policy.
- Guest Passes allow current PWG member to sponsor another individual for a one-time pass to PWG.
- Guest Passes are valid for one-visit per person.
- Guests must always remain with the sponsoring member. The sponsoring member is responsible for the actions and behavior of their guest.
- Guests must comply with University Visitor and Vaccination policy, which can be found here. https://covid19.yale.edu/visitors-policy
- Before completing your purchase you will need to enter the guest’s name, phone number and email address. Your guest will also need to sign the PWG User-Agreement and Waiver.
- Guest Passes expire two days after the date of purchase. Refunds will not be issued for unused passes.
Purchasing a Guest Pass
- Click Here to Purchase a Guest Pass. You mut have an active PWG member to purchase a Guest Pass.
Redeeming a Guest Pass at the PWG Welcome Desk
- When checking into the PWG Welcome Desk, the member will check in as per normal and inform the staff they would like to redeem a Guest Pass for their guest.