There are a variety of membership options available in order to use the Woodruff Physical Education Center (WoodPEC) or the Student Activity and Academic Center (SAAC). To purchase a WPEC membership, please visit the WPEC Member Services Office Monday - Friday from 12 to 6 pm. To purchase a SAAC membership, please visit the SAAC Member Services Desk during operating hours.  Online purchase is not available during Summer 2021.

Please note: we do not accept cash, we happily accept VISA, MasterCard, and Discover.

Any full-time undergraduate or graduate Emory University student who is paying the Student Athletic Fee (the fee is listed in the student fees section of the Emory University Tuition Bill) is automatically provided membership to both the WoodPEC and SAAC during their enrollment.

Member Services Locations and Hours

 *Including visiting scholars/post-doctoral researchers

Additional Information

Refunds: Refunds for facility memberships are not provided. No refunds will be granted if employment is terminated, or if member is leaving Emory.

Payroll deduction: Emory University and Emory Healthcare Faculty and Staff may choose the option of payroll deduction as their method of payment. Members who wish to enroll in payroll deduction must visit the facility during business hours to complete the application process. You are required to pay the first month up front; your monthly fee will come out of your paycheck thereafter until you choose to cancel.

Payroll deduction cancelation requests: Cancelation requests must be made in writing, with 30 days' notice. Emails must include your name, employee ID number, any family members that also need cancelled, and the date you would like the cancellation to take effect. Office staff will not accept cancellation requests over the phone.

Payment in full: Members who wish to pay for their membership up front with check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover) may visit the office during office hours to complete the application process and make their payment.  Please note:  We do not accept American Express or cash.

Eligibility*:

Primary members: Primary members are required on Plus 1, dependent and family memberships and must be above the age of 18. For employee, student, alumni, and retiree plus one, dependent and family memberships, the primary member must maintain a current membership. 

Plus 1: An Emory faculty or staff member or Emory student member may add an additional adult (Plus 1) to their membership. A Plus 1 membership may not be purchased without the primary member maintaining a current membership.

Dependents: An Emory faculty, staff, student, alumni, or retiree member may add their dependents under the age of 26 to their membership. Dependents cannot be added without the primary member maintaining a current membership. Dependents must be accompanied by their parent or guardian when signing up for membership. Dependents under the age of 16 must be accompanied by their their parent/guardian who is age 18 years or older at all times while in the facility. All dependents over the age of 16 must have a valid EmoryCard for admittance. Children under 16 are not allowed in the weight area.

Family: A primary member can add up to 5 adults/dependents to their existing membership. A family membership may not be purchased without the primary member maintaining a current membership.

Affiliates

Proof of current employement status must be provided at time of sale. Employees of the following organizations are considered affiliates for Athletics and Recreation membership purposes

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Children's Hospital of Atlanta (CHOA)
• Veterans Adminstration Hospital (VA Hospital)
• Barnes & Noble at Emory (must have Emorycard)
• Ricoh at Emory (must have Emorycard)
• Bon Appettit at Emory (must have Emorycard)
• Emory Alliance Credit Union
• The Carter Center
• Glenn Memorial Church