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As a CU-Boulder alumnus, you receive a variety of member benefits, including access to more than 80 discounts and perks around the country.

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Autos
Banking
Catering
Continuing Ed
Credit Cards
CU Stuff
Entertainment
Fitness
Insurance
Libraries
Lodging
Networking
Real Estate
Services
Skiing
Tanning
Test Preparation

Nationwide discounts are noted with this symbol - Nationwide Perk

Autos

CU License Plates Nationwide Perk

CU License Plate Phone: 800-492-7743 Get your CU License plate and support the alumni scholarship program with a $50 donation to scholarship. Get more information on CU License Plates

Enterprise Rent-A-CarNationwide Perk

Phone: 303-449-9466 or 1-800-VIP-ERAC As a CU alum you have access to special discounted corporate rates! Use the CU Alumni corporate account number (12A7778) and PIN number (CUA) to save 20-25% for all your rentals in Colorado. As an added bonus, you can receive a 10% discount on retail rates across the country. www.enterprise.com

Hertz Nationwide Perk

Phone: 800-654-2200 Up to 15% off car rentals. Use contract discount program (CDP) number 249394 when making reservations. Visit www.hertz.com for more information.

Pollard Friendly Motors

Phone: 303-447-8187 What type of vehicle screams Colorado? Pollard Friendly Motors offers CU Alumni Association members a friendly and hassle-free way to purchase a new or used vehicle. Being a member makes you eligible for Fleet Pricing (excluding the Grand Cherokee SRT-8). Contact Billy Nesbitt (IntlAf’05) at billy@boulderjeep.com.Please ask Billy Nesbitt, a CU grad, for more details.
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Banking

Elevations Credit Union

Your partner to new heights. Phone: 303-443-4672 or 800-429-7626. Elevations Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit banking and financial retailer serving Boulder and Broomfield Counties for over 50 years. The credit union provides objective consumer advice and personal banking products and services through a network of branches along with 25,000 ATMs, a robust and secure website and 2,000 service centers throughout the United States. It serves over 76,000 members and has over $650 million in assets. Voted “Best Financial Institution” for seven consecutive years by the readers of the Boulder Daily Camera, Elevations is committed to the financial success of its member-owners and the entire community. www.elevationscu.com

Catering Services

Hotel Boulderado

Phone: 866-826-2887 The Historic Hotel Boulderado is offering members up to $1,000 off wedding receptions or rehearsal dinners. Space and minimum restrictions apply. Must present alumni membership card upon booking. Please ask for details regarding the discount. www.boulderado.com

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Continuing Education

CU Continuing Education and Professional Studies

Continuing Education Phone: 303-492-5148 Members have the opportunity to advance their professional education, learn new skills or explore a personal hobby with the exciting line up of CU Continuing Educations courses. Whether learning online through the distance learning courses or in the classroom, CU-Boulder alumni will receive a 10% discount for all Continuing Education offerings. The discount is limited to one course per semester to members who are CU-Boulder graduates and CU-Boulder former degree students. For a full list of courses, please go here or call 303-492-5148 for more details.

Senior Auditors

Phone: 303-492-8484 The Senior Auditor program gives Colorado’s senior citizens the opportunity to attend classes on the CU-Boulder campus. Audit classes at CU-Boulder for just $10 registration fee per semester. Learn more…
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Credit Cards

Bank of America ® Nationwide Perk

Bank of America Phone:1-800-932-2775 CREDIT CARD WITH WORLDPOINTS® REWARDS The “University of Colorado at Boulder Alumni Association” WorldPoints® card is the only credit card that supports the Alumni Association and lets you earn points towards cash back, air travel, merchandise and more - all with no annual fee and a low annual percentage rate! For every new account opened and every purchase made with the card, Bank of America will make a contribution to the CU-Boulder Alumni Association - at no additional cost to you! Members may review information about the rates, fees, other costs and benefits and apply by clicking here or calling 1-800-932-2775. TTY users, please call 1-800-833-6262 and mention Priority Code FACY35.
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CU Stuff and Apparel

Balfour

Phone: 866-BALFOUR (866-225-3687) The CU Ring is available exclusively to students who have completed at least 60 credit hours and achieved junior level standing. It is also available to all second year graduate students and graduates of CU-Boulder. Wear it proudly. The CU Ring represents the common bond of all current and future graduates of CU. The copyrighted design will remain consistent as CUs cherished tradition of striving for excellence through teaching, research and service. www.balfourcollege.com

CU Bookstore

CU Book Store phone: 303-492-6411 or 800-255-9168.   Discount of 20 percent offered for one regularly priced CU insignia clothing or gift item. In-store purchases only.   Alumni must present membership card.  For shopping online go to www.cubookstore.com.

Diploma Display Nationwide Perk

Phone: 800-422-4100 Members receive special pricing on custom-made CU diploma displays. www.diplomadisplay.com/cob Back to top

Entertainment

BuffsTV

The BuffsTV Online DVD Store is offering a 20 percent discount on all alumni orders. The store has hundreds of games, highlights and exclusive video features available. Don’t miss out on the chance to own a piece of CU sports history and help support CU athletics. The BuffsTV DVD Store is the official and exclusive provider of CU athletics media. Visit CUBuffs.com/dvd to view the entire DVD selection! Just type in this alumni discount coupon code during check-out : ALUMNI

Colorado Music Festival

Phone:303-543-8102 25 percent discount on adult tickets for the following concerts: Sun., June 22 - Opening Concert! CMF Chamber Orchestra with Shannon Lee, violin - Barber Violin Concerto; Schubert, Symphony No. 1; Tues., July 1 - World Music: Hawaiian with Jake Shimabukuro, Ukulele. Click here to watch a video!; Thurs./Fri. - July 17/18 - Larry Rachleff, conductor, CMF Festival Orchestra - Berlioz, Barber, Debussy and Stravinsky - amazing orchestrations! Pricing (25% off reflected): Sundays, Thursdays, and Fridays Section A - $35.25 Section B - $31.50 GA Seat - $22.50 Tuesdays Section A - $30.00 Section B - $26.25 GA Seat - $17.25 Please use code CMFALUM08 to receive your alumni membership discount. Go to www.coloradomusicfest.org for more information.

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival

Phone: 303-492-0554 Buy one regular price adult ticket and get one half priced ticket valid for orchestra section of the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre for Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday performances. Kids ages 5 - 12 just $5.00; teens ages 13 - 17 half price. www.coloradoshakes.org
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Fitness

Boulder One Fitness

Phone: 303-447-8545 Special corporate rates are available for CU alumni along with one complimentary visit to experience our facility and classes. We also offer a  €œOne Fit Life € New Member Benefits Program to help new members reach their goals. Please call 303-447-8545 for details. www.oneboulderfitness.com

CU Recreation Center

Phone: 303-492-6560 Access to CU Recreation Center Alumni membership. Additional fees required.

Lakeshore Athletic Club - Flatiron

Phone: 303-729-4300 ext 105 Promotion: 10% off monthly membership dues for current Alumni Association members. Current members? Please bring in your alumni card to the Lakeshore membership office to get your discount. www.lsac-flatiron.com/
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Insurance

American Insurance Administrators Nationwide Perk

Phone: 800-922-1245 The CU-Boulder Alumni Insurance Program is a convenient source for health, life, travel and auto insurance for alumni and their family members. There are a variety of plans available to meet your needs, including GradMed ® short-term health insurance - great for new grads and other alumni seeking temporary coverage. Get more information on these insurance plans by visiting www.alumniinsuranceprogram.com/cuboulder or call American Insurance Administrators at 800-922-1245 weekdays, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., EDT.

Capstone Financial Assurance, LLC Nationwide Perk

Phone: 303-774-0688 Long term care insurance plan with possible 5% savings on premiums for members. www.aboutltci.com/ws/Buff/

Liberty Mutual Nationwide Perk

Phone: 877-477-6621 Liberty Mutual welcomes CU-Boulder Alumni to great group savings on auto and home insurance www.libertymutual.com/lm/cuboulder
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Libraries

CU Library Systems

Phone: 303-492-8302 CU-Boulder alumni are eligible for CU-Boulder library privileges. Apply at the main circulation desk at Norlin Library with a photo ID and your Alumni Association membership card. A library card will be issued at the time of registration. You can renew your privileges annually. Alumni Association members are entitled to additional library privileges. For complete information, visit the Libraries web site: http://cublibraries.colorado.edu/
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Lodging

Best Western Boulder Inn Nationwide Perk

Phone: 800-233-8469 The recently remodeled Boulder Inn is located directly across from the University of Colorado. Save 10% off our standard rates with the CU Alumni card, based on availability. www.boulderinn.com

Boulder Creek Quality Inn & Suites

Phone: 303-449-7550 20% discount off the prevailing rate, based on availability, not including special event weekends. Must present membership card. www.qualityinnboulder.com Boulder University Inn Phone: 303-471-1700 15% discount off the prevailing rate, based on availability, not including special event weekends, must present membership card. www.boulderuniversityinn.com

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Networking

Join * Connect * Grow

My CU NetworkMy CU Network is where you go to stay connected to all things BUFF! It’s the official Alumni Association-sponsored online community for CU-Boulder alumni. Registration gives you access to the community and to valuable alumni-only benefits. Upon registration you will receive a special e-mail with your official membership card, which you may be required to present along with a photo ID in order to take advantage of some of the benefits, specifically campus benefits. Read more.

Bettys Buzz

Our purpose is to connect working women with each other. Join us. Talk. Work. Ask our mentors questions on our Q & A forum. Read what other, brilliant working women think on our blog page. Use the directory to find businesses that support working women like you! So, sit down in your favorite chair, kick off your shoes, get on your computer and join our community! Create the Buzz! Share the site with friends: www.bettysbuzz.com

Real Estate

JR Jacobsen Realty/Kelly Jude

Phone: 303-903-2861 Free home warranties to all CU Alumni Association members if they choose to select this company as their broker. Offering free home warranties, with a value up to $365, can assist alumni who are moving back to Colorado, relocating to another state or downsizing from their existing residence. www.dawnjacobsen.com Back to top

Services

CU Alumni Association Nationwide Perk

Phone: 800-492-7743 or 303-492-8484 The Coloradan, Buffalum Notes, MY CU, Find-a-Friend, Alumni Clubs, Roaming Buffaloes, Back-to-Boulder events, career services, and Who’s CU, a new member benefit, With over 27,000 unique visitors each month to our website, www.cualum.org, who wouldn’t want to promote their business? Who wouldn’t want to tout the news to Buff alums that they just celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary with a climb up Kilimanjaro? We are interested in knowing what you are up to and are pleased to share your good news as a feature in the Who’s CU column of the website. In fact, it’s exclusive. It’s for members only. Thanks for being a member! Simply e-mail kari.kennedy@colorado.edu. www.cualum.org

Stainmaster Carpet

Phone: 800-438-7668 University of Colorado Alumni Association members in the U.S. and Canada receive one of three choices of a discount. Either 10% off ticket price, 12 months of free financing or a drive-a-way weekend vacation package. Select one of the 260 Stainmaster Flooring Center locations and then print off the certificate to bring into their location.Reward code: AJM644 and phone number to 800-438-7668. www.stainmaster.com/rewards
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Snow Sports

Copper Mountain and Winter Park Resorts Nationwide Perk

Phone: 303-454-4711 As an alumni member, purchase discounted single day lift tickets to Copper Mountain or Winter Park Resorts. Save almost 50% of the regular ticket window price! Copper Mountain Tickets or Winter Park Resort Tickets are also available for $48 for Adults and $25 for a child (no blackout dates, one-day lift ticket, only available through Corporate Program. Copper ticket only valid at Copper and Winter Park ticket only valid at Winter Park.) These tickets can be ordered at www.2mountaindeals.com. For questions about the promotion please contact Stacey Underwood at 303-454-4711 or email at underwoods@coppercolorado.com
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Steamboat Ski Resort

Phone: 800-922-2722 Alumni Association card holders will receive a 10% discount on all adult one through five day lift tickets upon presentation of membership card and photo ID at the Steamboat ticket windows. There is only one discount per cardholder - no spouses or children are allowed to participate in this promotion. www.steamboat.com
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Tanning

Tans To Go

Phone: 303-444-7600 Two Free Tans. www.tanstogo.com
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Test Preparation

Kaplan Nationwide Perk

Phone: 800-KAP-TEST Save $75 on LSAT, GMAT, GRE, MCAT, TOEFL or DAT test courses. Must present membership card. www.kaptest.com
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