We are not accepting new membership applications or selling guest passes or locker rentals during our temporary closure due to COVID-19.

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 membership, please visit the facility you are interested in joining or visit the links below to purchase online. Please note: we do not accept cash, we happily accept VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and personal checks.

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 provided an annual membership to both the WoodPEC and SAAC.

Member Services Locations

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 two months 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:  Member Services does not accept American Express or cash.

Eligibility:

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 or staff member or Emory student member may add their dependents under the age of 26 to their membership. Depenedents 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.

Alumni/ae: Graduates of Emory University and Oxford College are eligible for membership. 

Affiliates: Affiliates must provide written documentation on company letterhead stating their current employment with one of the following organizations: Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Centers for Disease Control, Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, the Carter Center, the Clifton School, Veteran's Association Hospital, Bon Appetit employees at Emory University, Barnes and Noble employees at Emory University, Ricoh employees at Emory University.  Affiliate Plus 1's and dependents are not eligible for membership.

Clairmont Campus Faculty In-Residence: Faculty In-Residence residing at the Clairmont are provided a membership to the Student Activity & Academic Center. Faculty In-Residence must contact Housing Operations and Residence Life to request a membership.