New Affordable Off Campus Gym Memberships

In response to longstanding student concerns regarding maintenance, capacity and equipment upkeep issues at Dodge Fitness Center, the Student Affairs Committee is delighted to announce Columbia’s new partnership with Wellhub.

Wellhub is a fitness and wellness services provider, offering affordable off-campus gym access across the city and nationwide. After significant subsidization from Columbia, students are now able to register for a subscription-based network which offers access to multiple fitness providers at discounted rates. Near our Morningside campus, providers include NYSC and PureGym (previously Blink). 

January 27, 2026
Image from Wellhub outlining the benefits of a subscription, including access to gyms, online classes, private coaching sessions, and app wellness partners

What Wellhub Offers

Wellhub is a tier-based subscription service offering access to gyms, fitness classes, and premium wellness apps with one single membership. Signing up for Wellhub means you gain access to gyms and fitness centers across the entire country, not just when you are on campus/in New York City. Below is a summary of the most affordable options available: 

  • Digital Tier (Free!): 10+ premium wellness and virtual workout apps (including MyFitnessPal, SleepCycle, Fabulous)

  • Starter Tier ($8.39/month): Access to select gyms around New York City (PureGym East Village, Crunch Fitness Greenpoint, NYSC Astoria), premium apps such as Strava added.

  • Starter+ Tier ($18.99/month): Access to select gyms around Morningside Campus (PureGym 116th and 125th, NYSC 94th); additional premium apps and inclusion of a limited CitiBike subscription (four 30-minute rides per month).

  • Note: All tiers have a small monthly discount if you choose to commit to a full year of a gym membership. This discounted price will be the default price shown when you sign up.

Higher tiers range from $37.99/month to $344.99/month, including exclusive gym and fitness centers such as Lifetime and Orange Theory, which may be appealing to our student athletes or others with specific fitness preferences including yoga, pilates, cycling, and more. 

See here for the full tier price breakdown and a signup QR code.

All Columbia enrolled students (excluding Barnard and TC) are eligible for Wellhub. Registration is available here. Please click on the “For employees - find your plan” button, input Columbia University as your employer, then enter your university email address. 

As this is the launch of a new program, and the first time Wellhub is partnering with a University, please be patient as we troubleshoot and resolve issues with membership or registration. If you run into problems registering, please contact [email protected]. 

Another resource available to all students who are on the Columbia Student Health Insurance Plan through Aetna, is the ability to claim a reimbursement for up to $200 for every six-month period to offset the cost of a gym membership. To obtain a reimbursement, ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements on page 50 of the full insurance policy here, and complete the form attached to SAC's announcement email. 

While Wellhub has assured us they can supply the necessary information to students, we are currently assessing the feasibility of this through Aetna, and this cannot guarantee reimbursement at this time.