Day Passes and Child/Dependent Pass Policies

Day Pass Policies - For Students and Student Guests

  • Day passes are available for $10 and can only be purchased online. Purchase now
    • Forms of acceptable payments are credit card or debit card. A Cornell student can bursar if purchasing the pass for oneself (but not for a guest).
  • The day pass must be purchased on the same day of intended use. Day passes cannot be purchased for future dates.
  • A day pass can be purchased by any current Cornell student for themselves or for a guest.
  • A day pass allows the individual to use the fitness centers, take group fitness classes, use the swimming pools, take part in informal recreation in the Helen Newman or Noyes gymnasiums.
  • All guests must be 18 years of age or older.

Guest/Day Pass Policies - For Employees/Retirees and their families

  • Guest/Day Passes are discontinued for employees, retirees, and their spouses/partners

Child/Dependent Policies

  • Children under the age of 18 are not permitted to utilize recreational facilities at Cornell University.
  • Dependents of Cornell staff, faculty, retirees, who are between the ages of 18 to 26, who are claimed as dependents on tax return forms, are able to purchase a Wellness Recreation membership. Contact Cornell Wellness' administrative office (607) 255-5133 for details on obtaining a Wellness Recreation membership for a dependent.