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Get discounts on Internet services, hotels, car rentals, as well as passes to work out at Alumni Arena

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Help contribute to UB's mission of excellence

UB Merchandise

Preserve your memories with tees, sweats, diploma frames, class rings and pendants

Alumni Events

Alumni activities and events range from Homecoming and reunions to chapter events worldwide. Attend one today

Membership has its benefits!

Giving means getting when you become an Alumni member

  • UB Library system-wide borrowing privileges
  • Merchandise discounts on hundreds of products
  • Career assistance
  • Vacation package discounts
  • Center for the Arts ticket discounts

Finding Alumni

Interested in looking up old UB friends? Use our Online E-mail Directory or our Alumni Locator Service to send a message to a former classmate and make their day

Membership Benefits

At whatever stage in life you may be...whether you reside in Buffalo or across the globe...we provide a way for you to capitalize on your status as a member of the UB community. Members of the UB Alumni Association are rewarded with valued benefits, privileges and information.

* Additional benefits are available to joint members of the UB Alumni Association and the Schools of Management and Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
» Benefits for School of Management alumni
» Benefits for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences alumni
» Benefits for School of Social Work alumni
» Benefits for School of Engineering alumni
» Benefits for Law alumni

Discounts

Shop UB Bulls Online

UB Alumni Association members receive a discount on all merchandise at www.shopubbulls.com, the official online store of the UB Alumni Association and UB Athletics. Shop online today for UB logo merchandise for the whole family. (Note: The member discount code is located on the benefits listing in your membership packet. Members may also get the code by calling the alumni office at 1-800-284-5382.)

» Shopubbulls.com

Alumni Arena Recreation Discount

UB's Division of Athletics offers UB Alumni Association members a 15% discount on Alumni Arena recreation passes. Discounted prices for the 2006-2007 academic year are $72 per semester or $164 per year (includes the summer semester.) Alumni must purchase their passes in person and show their Association membership card to receive the discount. Recreation and Intramurals is located at 130 Alumni Arena, (716) 645-2286.

» Recreation and Intramurals Information

Alumni Association Event Discount

UB Alumni Association members receive a wide range of discounts on almost all Alumni Association events. For a complete listing of UB Alumni Association events contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (716) 645-3312 or 1-800-284-5382.

» View alumni events online

Appliances

Merchandise discounts on hundreds of products are available through UB's partnership with The Buyer's Edge. Simply shop locally for vacuums, major appliances, fine jewelry, moving services, exercise equipment, computers, and scores of other items, making notes of model numbers and manufacturers as you go. Then, check with Buyer's Edge to see if there are any discounts available. Discounted prices are also available on vacation packages through Travelers Edge at 1-800-634-8538. All of the discounts are unlocked with a special username and password, provided by the UB Alumni Association. Call the Office of Alumni Relations at (716) 645-3312 or 1-800-284-5382 for more information.

» Buyer's Edge member information

AT&T Internet Service Discount

One of the most exciting membership benefits is the exclusive Internet Service Discount through AT&T. Three rates are available on a month-by-month billing process:

  • $5.95/month for 5 hours of usage (no setup fee), 3 MB e-mail storage
  • $17.95/ month for 150 hours of usage (one time set-up fee of $10), 6 MB e-mail storage
  • $24.95/month for 150 hours of usage (no setup fee), 12 MB e-mail storage and 10 MB web space
Additional users are allowed but there are set-up fees and surcharges; cost for additional hours on the first two plans is $4.95/hour while the premium plan charges $.99/hour.

Since the offer code for UB members is private, call the Office of Alumni Relations at (716) 645-3312 or 1-800-284-5382 to confirm your membership status and gain access to this special offer. You can then call AT&T toll-free to sign up or download the access kit online from their site.

Buffalo Zoo Discount

UB Alumni Association members receive $5 off a family membership to the Buffalo Zoo. Families will receive FREE year round admission to the zoo, FREE or reduced admission to more than 100 zoos and aquariums, FREE subscription to Zoolog, two FREE guest passes, one FREE parking voucher, discounts at the Zootique gift shop and more! This discount is valid for new memberships only and not valid with any other offer or discount. For more information or to purchase your membership, log onto www.buffalozoo.org or call 1-716-837-3900 ext.105. You must present your UB Alumni Association membership number to receive the $5 discount.

Chautauqua Institution Discount

Explore lifelong learning opportunities at the world-renowned Chautauqua Institution located in Southwestern New York. Special rates are available to UB Alumni Association members. The Chautauqua Institution is a summer center promoting the arts, lifelong education, spiritual growth and recreation. Chautauqua is approximately 90 minutes from downtown Buffalo and within three hours driving distance from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Toronto, Rochester and Syracuse. Learn more now.

Distinguished Speakers Series Discount

UB Alumni Association members are eligible for the UB faculty and staff price for the annual Distinguished Speakers Series lectures. To obtain your discount voucher, please contact the alumni office membership department by phone at (716) 645-3312 or via email at ubaa-membership@buffalo.edu. Tickets are available at: the Alumni Arena Box Office, 716.645-6666 or at the Center for the Arts Ticket Office, (716) 645-ARTS.

» UB Distinguished Speakers schedule

Hotel Savings

The Ramada provides a special rate of $64 per double bedded room per night for all UB Alumni Association members. The hotel is located on a 12-acre park-like setting bordering the University at Buffalo's North (Amherst) Campus and offers a complimentary breakfast bar with free shuttle service and parking. Members can make reservations by calling Joanne Kud at (716) 636-7500, Ext. 458, and requesting the UB alumni discount rate. (Each reservation helps support the UB Alumni Association.) Visit our website at www.ramadahotelamherst.com

Choice Hotels International, Sleep-in, Comfort, Quality, Clarion, Main Stay Suites, EconoLodge and Rodeway, each offer great rates for UBAA members. For more information contact the UB Alumni Association, 1-800-284-5382 or email us at ub-alumni@buffalo.edu

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers

UBAA members may apply for the Jos. A. Bank Corporate Card and receive a 20% discount on all regularly priced merchandise. Sale items are excluded from the discount, however, as a member you are always guaranteed the best price they have. The discount is valid for in-store, catalog and internet orders.

To receive your FREE Corporate Card, simply visit the JoS. A. Bank store nearest you, show your UBAA membership card and request a Corporate Card. You can also call the toll-free catalog number at 1.800.285.2265 or email your request to corporatecard@jos-a-bank.com. Remember to mention you are a UBAA member when applying for the card!

Kaplan Discounts for Members

Kaplan offers one of our most valuable discounts! Members and their immediate families are eligible for 10% off any Kaplan test prep course worldwide! Courses include LSAT, GMAT, GRE, MCAT, DAT, NCLEX, SAT, ACT, Speed-reading and Access America. Call 1-800-527-8378 for dates and rates on upcoming courses. Use this discount over and over again for savings.

» Kaplan online

Merchandise Discounts from Campus Tees and Snacks

Campus Tees and Snacks offers quality alumni merchandise at a 15% discount (applies to regularly priced items only) for members of the UB Alumni Association. Alumni can place orders in person at the UB commons, 520 Lee Entrance, North Campus, or call (716) 636-7400 or 1-800-782-0265. Orders can also be placed online.

» Campus Tees and Snacks

National and International Car Rental Discounts

Numerous companies, including Alamo, AutoEurope, Avis, Budget, Hertz and National work with the Association to offer our members rentals at discounted prices. You will need to refer to the UB group number from your membership packet. Call the Office of Alumni Relations at (716) 645-3312 or 1-800-284-5382 for more information.

Sterling Optical

UBAA members can save on eye care at any Sterling Optical location with the Sight Saver program! When you show your Sight Saver card, UBAA members and their family are eligible for great discounts. For a full list of Sight Saver discounts log onto www.sterlingoptical.com. Your Sight Saver card is conveniently included in your membership packet along with all your other great UBAA benefits. Should you need to request a Sight Saver card, please call the Alumni Relations Office at 1.800.284.5382 or (716) 645-3312. You can also email your request to joywrona@buffalo.edu.

SUNY Press Publications

UB Alumni Association members can receive a 20% discount on manuscripts and scholarly literature published by SUNY Press. Order your free catalogue by writing to SUNY Press, 90 State Street, Albany, NY 12207. You will need your UB Alumni Association ID# (on your card) when placing your order. Call (518) 472-5025 for more information.

» SUNY Press online

UB Bulls Ticket Discounts

Show your UB Alumni Association membership card at the Athletics ticket office and receive $2 off each UB Bulls football and basketball individual game ticket purchased. The ticket office is located in the lobby of Alumni Arena on UB's North Campus, (716) 645-6666.

» UB Athletics website

UB Center for the Arts Discount

Members get discounted admission to many shows and concerts at UB's Center for the Arts (at least $3 off the top two ticket prices).  Additionally members will have the opportunity to purchase tickets prior to the general public to ensure great seats for every show! A promotional code is needed to use this benefit, so call the Office of Alumni Relations for details, (716) 645-3312 or 1-800-284-5382.

NEW for 2006-2007!  For a limited time we're offering UBAA members an additional discount to several upcoming shows for the 2006-2007 season. Download the special CFA order form for all the details.

» Full CFA schedule of events

UB License Plate Discount

Members receive a $5 discount on their initial plate purchase. Both personalized and standard versions of the UB custom license plate are available. For more information about the University at Buffalo custom plates contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-800-284-5382, (716) 645-3312, or ub-alumni@buffalo.edu.

» License plate order form - PDF

University Bookstore

The University Bookstore provides a 15% discount to UB Alumni Association members. Simply show your membership card at the register. This discount is only valid at the North Campus Bookstore and does not cover textbooks, New York Times bestsellers, or academically priced software. Call the store at (716) 645-3131 for information, or visit them at 200 Lee Entrance, North Campus.

» The UB Bookstore

West Herr Select Vehicle Purchase Program

Alumni association members receive the discounted ‘INVOICE PRICE’ on most new vehicles and $500 off the advertised price of used vehicles.  Enroll today at westherrselect.com or call your Select Representative Joe Mulcahy at 716-568-2000. West Herr wants you to feel like you're our only customer…enroll today!

Working Advantage

Exclusive amusement, recreation, shopping and event ticket discounts available through Working Advantage at www.workingadvantage.com. Members must use the UB Alumni Association Member ID when logging in to the Working Advantage website to purchase discount items.

Privileges

UB Library Borrowing Privileges

UB Alumni Association members have borrowing privileges at all campus locations, as well as full on-site access to all searchable databases. Due to licensing restrictions, UBAA members can access most subscription databases only from computers located in the Reference/Information areas of the UB libraries, not from off-campus. Show your UBAA membership card at one of the libraries to receive your library card and learn more about the library privileges available to alumni.


» UB Libraries homepage

UB Bulls Tailgate Parties

Admission to the exclusive tailgate parties prior to select football and basketball games, sponsored by the UB Alumni Association and Blue and White Club. You must show your membership card for admittance.

On-Campus Parking

Members may obtain an application for an annual parking pass from the Office of Alumni Relations, located in the Center for Tomorrow on the North (Amherst) Campus, or by calling the office at 716-645-3312 or 1-800-284-5382. Completed applications must be returned to the university parking office, and a hangtag will be issued. Please note that parking passes expire annually on August 31, and must be renewed yearly.

Morton Lane Credit Union

UB Alumni Association members can join the Morton Lane Credit Union by calling (716) 837-2007 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Thursday hours are extended to 6:30 p.m. They provide loans, a credit card, holiday club, and more.

» Morton Lane online

UB Campus Club

The UB Campus Club, a spirited group of faculty and staff, has recently agreed to open their membership to members of the UB Alumni Association. Annual dues are $25 and benefits include campus social invitations, as well as reciprocal privileges at hundreds of Campus Clubs around the country and in other countries. Campus Club offices are located at 141D Goodyear Hall, South Campus, (716) 829-3232. To join, call Todd Kamenash at (716) 645-2258.

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