Partnerships
Special Partnerships and Perks Available to Members
The University Club of Washington, DC
Established in 1904, the University Club, one of the nation’s truly historic membership organizations for 121 years, continues today as one of the premier private Platinum Clubs of America and Distinguished Club of the World.
Mission
The University Club’s mission is to provide members with congenial social gatherings, good fellowship, excellent dining, guest rooms, athletics, a rich variety of cultural, international and educational programs and activities to enhance health, wellness, intellectual growth and fitness.
Harvard Club of Washington, DC Partnership Promotion Benefits
The Harvard Club/University Club Partnership benefit provides 25% reduction of the initiation fee (a savings up to $1875) due upon member election to the University Club. In addition, a University Club credit of $250 will be given to the new members, as well as to their proposer. Access to athletic facilities is included. There is no obligation for food and beverage minimums. All University Club dues and fees are billed monthly and directly by the University Club.
Please note: Membership dues and fees for the University Club are paid separately from your Harvard Club University Club Membership.
This partnership promotion has been extended and will run through December 31, 2026. To request additional information on University Club membership, pricing details, and health club information, please contact The Membership Department of the University Club at membership@universityclubdc.com or 202-824-1380.
Terms & Conditions
Eligibility for Harvard Club/University Club Partnership incentive is predicated on a one-time paid University Club Partnership Membership to the Harvard Club of Washington, DC. This offer applies to current Harvard Club members as well as prospective Harvard Club members (must join the Harvard Club with the fully paid University Club Partnership Membership).
- The regular University Club Partnership Membership is $650.
- The Recent Graduate University Club Partnership Membership is $325. (Alumni who graduated within the last 10 years from Harvard College.)
- The Non-Resident University Club Partnership Membership is $325. (Alumni who do not reside within 50 miles of the University Club of Washington, DC.)
The Harvard Club makes no guaranties with respect to University Club applications for membership and maintains no liability for any events held through the University Club. Memberships to the University Club obtained through this partnership promotion are at the risk of the members and do not constitute an endorsement by the Harvard Club.
University Club Partnership Memberships are not tax deductible because the Fair Market Value of the benefits received is in excess of the cost of the University Club Membership.
For more information or if you have questions about this benefit, please reach out to membership@harvard-dc.org.


Equinox Fitness
Equinox is the premiere luxury fitness destination in DC and various other cities across the US, UK, and Canada. Equinox emphasizes a personalized and holistic approach to fitness through inspiring spaces and a plethora of amenities.
Awards
Voted Best Gym in America by Fitness Magazine.
Harvard Club of Washington, DC Promotion Benefits
If you join or are a member of the Harvard Club of Washington, DC, you will receive:
- Preferred rates on Single Club, DC Metro, and Global Access levels exclusive to Harvard Club of Washington, DC members
- Waived initiation fee
- One personalized wellness assessment with the latest metabolic and body composition metrics as well as a mobility screening
- One Complimentary Training Session
- One Complimentary Private Pilates Session
- 25% off your first spa service
- 15% off your first shop purchase
- Exclusive benefits at the Equinox Hotel NYC (Voted a Top 50 Hotel in the World 2023)
Convenient Locations
- Anthem Row, 800 K St NW, Suite 90, Washington, DC
- Bethesda, 4905 Elm St, Bethesda, MD
- Sports Club, Washington, 1170 22nd St NW, Washington, DC
- Tysons Corner, 8065 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA
- Wisconsin Ave, 16 Ridge Square NW, Washington, DC
To learn more about this benefit, please reach out to mike.chiaradonna@equinox.com.
For more information or if you have questions about this benefit, please reach out to membership@harvard-dc.org.
The St. James
Harvard Club of Washington, DC has created a corporate membership program with exclusive pricing with The St.James. Locations are: Springfield, VA. and Bethesda, MD.
Harvard Club of Washington, DC Promotion Benefits
If you join or are a member of the Harvard Club of Washington, DC, you will receive:
- Preferred pricing
- Reduced initiation
- Unlimited Group Training classes
- 2 Private Training sessions providing a comprehensive performance assessment + customized program design, review and trainer-led workout
- 2 Active Recovery Sessions (cryotherapy, cold plunge, infrared sauna, red light therapy, compression therapy, P.E.M.F mat therapy)
- Access to 50M Olympic pool (Springfield) and short course pool (Bethesda)
- Access to Golf bays and tournament sanctioned squash courts (Springfield only)
- Access to member socials & events
- Complimentary member parking (Springfield); 2 hours validated garage parking (Bethesda)
- Child and adult add-on memberships available
- 20% off of first purchase of St. James branded apparel
- 20% off of St. James camps, clinics & sports programming
To take advantage of this special promotion benefit, please contact Adin Alai, Senior Director of Corporate Wellness at The St.James at Adin.Alai@TheStJames.com.
For more information or if you have questions about this benefit, please reach out to membership@harvard-dc.org.