Weight Watchers

Rethink everything you thought you knew about Weight Watchers (WW)

Basement meetings and frozen foods are no longer our style. Think cutting-edge science meets addictive tech that actually keeps you hyped and on track. Consider it your personalized, digitally-savvy sidekick to a healthier, happier you. The WW of today includes macro tracking and insights, photo food scanner, recipe analyzer, and a highly supportive community. Learn more about their innovative app and tailored programs.

WW’s programs meet you where you are on your weight health journey.

The Core membership provides access to a self-guided experience with their innovative, science-backed app and also includes support for prediabetes and diabetes management. 

The Core + membership provides access to virtual and in person workshops, along with prediabetes, diabetes, GLP-1 and menopause customized support programs.

Active, benefit-eligible Yale Faculty, Staff, Postdoc Associates, as well as their spouses and domestic partners, can purchase a membership for more than 50% off the regular membership price!

Program Offering

National Price

Employee Pricing* 

Core + Membership 

$45.00/month

$20.35/month  ($19.11 plus tax)

Core Membership

$23.00/month $9.75/month

How to Enroll

Step 1: Visit the Weight Watchers Registration Portal and select “Join Now.”

Step 2: Select “Join Now” and enter your 8 Digit University Person Identifier (UPI) found on the front of your ID badge. Spouses/domestic partners add the capital letter “S.”
(for example: 12345678S). Make sure to use a capital S as it is case-sensitive.

NOTE:  If your spouse or domestic partner is not currently registered as a dependent in Workday, you will need to add them.  Please contact beingwell@yale.edu for instructions. 

Step 3: Choose your membership type

  • Core (app access plus diabetes program)
  • Core + (app access plus workshops, diabetes, GLP-1, and menopause programs) 

Step 4: Create your account.  

  • If you are an existing Weight Watchers member, call Customer Service at 866-204-2885 for assistance with switching your current membership to the special pricing.

Step 5: Enter your payment information (credit card or PayPal) 

Step 6: Review and submit your order to complete your registration

If you need technical assistance, call Weight Watchers Member Service at 866-204-2885.

(Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

If you do not have access to a computer, please contact beingwell@yale.edu

Is my information confidential?

Yes. Yale receives information about weight loss in aggregate numbers only and will not receive any individual or personally identifiable weight loss information. 

Learn more about:

Lifetime membership

Weight Watchers and Flexible spending accounts