The 2023 SAAC Summer Wait list is currently full.

SAAC Annual and Dual Facility memberships will be available beginning August 1st. Payroll deduction for SAAC membership will remain unavailable until further notice.

Current membership renewals will be accommodated upon expiration. 

  2023 SAAC Summer Opening Update

(click here for SAAC update) 

 To utilize the Woodruff Physical Education Center (WoodPEC) or the Student Activity and Academic Center (SAAC), you must have a current membership or valid guest pass. To purchase a WPEC or SAAC membership, please visit our offices or check online for availability to purchase.  

We do not accept cash.

Member Services Locations and Hours - Hours are subject to change.

 Effective August 15, 2022 

 *SAAC monthly options are available for Emory employees by payroll deduction ONLY. Primary members must be 18+ years old. Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult member 18+ years old at all times. 

**Parking rates may apply for weekdays before 4pm at both facilities. 

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. Refunds are no longer available due to COVID-19 closures.

*Payroll deduction: Emory University and Emory Healthcare EMPLOYEES 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. New payroll deduction memberships will not be offered at the SAAC April 1 - September 1, 2023. 

Payroll deduction cancelation requests: Cancelation requests must be made using the cancelation form in the link below, with 30 days' notice. Form must include your name, employee ID number, membership type, 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. Payroll Deduction Cancellation Form: Click here

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 only accept American Express at the SAAC or online. We do not accept cash.

Eligibility*:

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

Plus 1: A primary member may add one additional adult OR dependent (under age 26) to their membership. A Plus 1 membership may not be purchased without the primary member maintaining a current membership. The primary member must be present when a Plus 1 membership is sold.

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 parent/guardian who is age 18 years or older at all times while in the facility. All dependents age of 16+ must have a valid EmoryCard or Athletics & Recreation access card for admittance. Children under 16 are not allowed in the weight area.

Family (effective immediately): A primary member can add up to 1 spouse/partner and 4 dependents (under age 26) OR 1 spouse/partner, 3 dependents (under age 26) and 1 caregiver* to their existing membership. A family membership may not be purchased without the primary member maintaining a current membership. The primary member must be present when a family membership is sold. 

*Caregivers can only be added if there are dependents on the membership. 

*Once an individual is listed on a membership, they can be removed but not replaced until the membership is up for renewal. Daily guest passes are available for purchase.

Affiliates/Alumni

Proof of current affiliate employment or alumni status must be provided at time of sale. Alumni status must be verified by presenting a current Emory alumni card. 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
• Summer Interns (Clairmont Campus) are not eligible for Plus 1 or family memberships.

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