Dartmouth Fitness Membership at Alumni Gym

This benefit provides a free Dartmouth Fitness Basic level annual membership to Alumni Gym (July 1 through June 30). If you would like to upgrade to a Plus level membership, providing you with access to Zimmerman Fitness Center, you will be able to do so by paying the additional cost.

• Dartmouth Fitness Basic level membership provides access to the indoor racquet and squash courts, indoor track and gymnasium, and the swimming pools within Alumni Gym.
• Dartmouth Fitness Plus level membership provides access to all of the Alumni Gym facilities included in the Basic level membership and also to the Zimmerman Fitness Center, which has a wide selection of cardio and strength training equipment.

For 2020: The value of free basic level membership from July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 is $365. If you would like to upgrade to a Plus level membership, providing you with access to Zimmerman Fitness Center, you will be able to do so by paying the additional cost of $110. You must purchase your membership by 5pm on December 23, 2020.

Please note:

• Any membership purchases prior to July 1 will be the sole responsibility of the employee.
• Costs are pro-rated beginning in November.
• All Dartmouth Fitness memberships expire on June 30 of each year and renewals begin on July 1.
• There will be no tax refunds if you get a refund on your membership; consult with a tax advisor.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. I am a current Dartmouth Fitness member, how will the Dartmouth Fitness Membership wellness program option work for me?

If you elect this wellness program option, you will receive the value of the Basic membership for free when you renew your membership in July. If you choose to upgrade to a Plus level membership, you will be responsible for covering the difference in cost.

2. I am not a current Dartmouth Fitness member, how will the Dartmouth Fitness Membership wellness program option work for me?

If you elect this wellness program option you will receive the value of the basic membership for free at the time of membership purchase (membership begins July 1). If you choose to upgrade to a Plus level membership, you will be responsible for covering the difference in cost. If you choose to purchase a membership prior to July 1, you are responsible for paying the cost of your membership through June 30. This benefit apples only to memberships beginning between July 1 - December 31.

3. Can I use the Dartmouth Fitness Membership option towards the cost of a locker at Alumni Gym?

No, lockers are not included in this benefit. If you would like to purchase a locker, you will be responsible for covering the cost.

4. Can I use the Dartmouth Fitness Membership option towards the cost of FLIP classes?

No, FLIP classes are not included in the Dartmouth Fitness Membership option.  However, if you elect the Fitness Reimbursement Benefit as your wellness program option, you may use this towards FLIP class fees. 

5. Why does the Dartmouth Fitness Membership not begin until July 1?

Since Dartmouth Fitness Memberships run on a fiscal year basis, with all memberships beginning on July 1, this benefit is not available for use until July 1. If you decide to purchase a partial year membership prior to July 1, you will be responsible for covering the cost of that membership. When you go to renew your membership for July 1, you would then receive the value of a free basic level membership at time of renewal.

6. If I have a spouse enrolled on my medical plan, are they also eligible for the Dartmouth Fitness Membership option?

No. The Dartmouth Fitness Membership option is available for active employees only.

7. Is the Dartmouth Fitness Membership option considered taxable income?

Yes, this benefit is considered taxable income and applicable taxes will be withheld from payroll.

8. Can I change wellness program options mid-year?

No, once a wellness program option has been elected, no changes or exceptions will be made. Active benefits eligible employees will be able to change their elections on an annual basis during Open Enrollment (October/November). Any elections made during open enrollment will be effective January 1 of the following calendar year (with the Dartmouth Fitness membership effective July 1).

9. Does Dartmouth College have discounted membership rates at any local fitness facilities?

Not at this time.  However, if you are a Cigna member, you may be able to receive discounted membership rates through our Cigna partnership.  Click here to learn more.