Thinking of Becoming a Wellness Member

On this page you will find information about how to join the Wellness Program and membership fees. Click here to view our membership policy including information about automatic renewal and the cancellation policy. Membership is open to staff, faculty, or retirees, and their spouses or same-sex partners. Please note: If you are a spouse or same-sex partner who does not have a Cornell ID card, you must stop by in person to room 305 Helen Newman Hall, M-F, 8AM-4:30PM, to sign-up for membership.

Three Ways to Join the Wellness Program:

1) You may request an Application be sent to you through campus mail by contacting Beth McKinney by phone 255-3703 or email bm20@cornell.edu. Fill the Wellness Program Application out completely and return it via campus mail to the Wellness Program, room 305 Helen Newman Hall or fax it to us at 254-2755.

2) You may print off the Wellness Program Application (click here) , fill it out completely and return it via campus mail to the Wellness Program, room 305 Helen Newman Hall or fax it to us at 254-2755.

3) You may stop by in person to room 305 Helen Newman Hall anytime between 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday, request an Application, and fill it out and return it on the spot or take it with you to fill out and return later.

If you would like a facility tour; or if you would like an individual meeting with a Wellness Staff member to gain more information about the program before joining please contact the Wellness Program at 255-3886. If you would like information about a free one-day trial pass click here.

Membership Fees and Renewal Fees:

- New and renewing members will be charged $175 for a 1-year Wellness Membership. For this fiscal year membership the fee will be pro-rated to June 30. This membership entitles you to all of the membership privileges including group fitness classes, fitness center access, pool access and much more.

- New and renewing members will be charged $115 for a 1-year Group Fitness Class Pass. This membership begins on the date of purchase and is valid for one year. This membership only allows you access to the group fitness classes.

- New members will be charged $75 for a 4-month Wellness Membership. This membership begins on the date of purchase and is valid for 4 months. This membership entitles you to all of the membership privileges including group fitness classes, fitness center access, pool access and much more.

- Scholarships are available based on gross family income and need. A scholarship form is available to all members upon request, both new and renewing. Contact Beth McKinney at 255-3703 or bm20@cornell.edu to request a form.

Contact The Wellness Staff

Beth McKinney, Director 255-3703/bm20

Kerry Howell, Assistant Director 254-2985/kk253

Ruth Merle-Doyle, Health and Wellness Specialist 255-5060/rem64

Christa Albrecht, Health and Wellness Specialist 255-3886/cma46

Michele Wilbur, Part-time Nutritionist, 255-3886

Louise Derraugh, Part-time personal trainer, 255-3886