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. 

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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

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Includes all Yale Faculty & Staff, Post Docs, Yale Health Employees, and Visiting Professors & Associates

Agreement Billing Monthly Membership
(9% discount)
Does not expire unless canceled by member.

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
(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
(Multiple months may be purchased)

Yale New Haven Hospital Employees

Current Employees of Yale New Haven Hospital

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Includes all Yale New Haven Hospital Employees

Agreement Billing Monthly Membership
(9% discount)
Does not expire unless canceled by member.

Membership fee auto billed to credit/debit card each month.

$37/month

Prospective Members: 
Click Here to Schedule a Membership Appointment

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
(Multiple months may be purchased)

Yale Alumni

Alumni of Yale University

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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:
Click Here to Schedule a Membership Appointment

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
(Multiple months may be purchased)

Yale Retirees

Retirees of Yale University, Yale Health, and Yale New Haven Hospital

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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: 
Click Here to Schedule a Membership Appointment

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
(Multiple months may be purchased)

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

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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. 

  • Both the sponsoring PWG Member and the Household Sub-Member must be present at the time of Household Sub-Membership activation. 
  • If the sponsoring PWG Membership expires, is canceled or terminated, the PWG Household Sub-Membership will also expire.
  • PWG Members are responsible for the actions and behaviors of their sponsored Household Sub-Member. 
  • Rates for Household Sub-Memberships do not include the membership fee for the sponsoring PWG Member. 
  • PWG Members may sponsor up to four Household Sub-Members at one time.
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:
Click Here to Schedule a Membership Appointment

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: 

  • A utility invoice/bill listing both names of the current PWG Member and Household Sub-Member.
  • A lease/rental agreement or mortgage statement listing both names of the current PWG Member and Household Sub-Member
  • Separate invoices/bills with shared address of the current PWG Member and Household Sub-Member
  • Government issued identifications with a shared address of the current PWG Member and Household Sub-Member
  • Yale Spouse ID for the Household Sub-Member
  • Documentation of marriage, domestic partnership, or civil union
  • Documentation of legal guardianship
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
(Multiple months may be purchased)

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

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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. 

  • Both the sponsoring PWG Member and the Household Sub-Member must be present at the time of Household Sub-Membership activation. 
  • PWG Members are responsible for the actions and behaviors of their sponsored U18 Household Sub-Member. 
  • Rates for U18 Household Sub-Memberships do not include the membership fee for the sponsoring PWG Member. 
  • PWG Members may sponsor up to four U18 Household Sub-Members at one time.
  • Both the sponsoring PWG Member and the U18 Household Sub-Member must be present at the time of U18 Household Sub-Membership activation. 
  • If the sponsoring PWG Membership expires, is canceled, or terminated, the U18 Household Sub-Membership will also expire.
  • PWG Members are responsible for the actions and behaviors of their sponsored U18 Household Sub-Member. 
  • PWG Members must be the legal guardian of the U18 Household Sub-Member.
  • Rates for U18 Household Sub-Memberships do not include the membership fee for the sponsoring PWG Member. 
  • Individuals must provide proof of legal guardianship. 
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:
Click Here to Schedule a Membership Appointment

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
(Multiple months may be purchased)

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. 

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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. 

  • Yale Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni must be current PWG Members to sponsor a Jr. Household Sub-Member. 
  • Both the sponsoring PWG Member and the Jr. Household Sub-Member must be present at the time of Jr. Household Sub-Membership activation. 
  • If the sponsoring PWG Membership expires, is canceled, or terminated, the Jr. Household Sub-Membership will also expire.
  • PWG Members are responsible for the actions and behaviors of their sponsored Jr. Household Sub-Member. 
  • PWG Members must be the legal guardian of the Jr. Household Sub-Member.
  • Jr. Household Sub-Members must be always accompanied by their PWG Member/legal guardian within PWG.
  • 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. 
  • Rates for Jr. Household Sub-Memberships do not include the membership fee for the sponsoring PWG Member. 
  • PWG Members may sponsor up to four Jr. Household Sub-Members at one time.
  • Individuals must provide proof of legal guardianship. 
  • To use the PWG pools, Jr. Household Members must be able to complete the swim test (one lap in the pool). 
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: 
Click Here to Schedule a Membership Appointment

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
(Multiple months may be purchased)

Non-Yale Community

Non-Yale Community Members

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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:
Click Here to Schedule a Membership Appointment

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
(Multiple months may be purchased)

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, and purchase personal training sessions
  • 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

If you already have a MyRec Account

Renew or Purchase Your Membership Online

Renew Your Locker Online

Prospective PWG & OEC Members who need to create their MyRec account

Schedule a Membership Appointment

Contact PWG/OEC Membership Services

Phone:  203-432-2497

Email Us

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 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
(men’s only)

15”x18”x 70”

3rd Floor

15”x18”x36”

3rd & 4th Floors

         

Monthly rental
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. 

$9.50/month $9.50/month $8.50/month $6.50/month

Annual Rental
paid in full at the time of activiation.
expires 1 calendar year from the date of activation. 

$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 Pass General Information & Guidelines
  • 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

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.