As a UW Alumni Association member, you get more than the satisfaction of staying connected and making a difference. You also get access to dozens of great member benefits!
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Columns magazine
The UWAA’s award-winning alumni magazine goes to all UWAA members and most of our alumni. Your dues support this quarterly publication and guarantee that you’ll receive your preference of either the print or electronic edition.
You may already get
Columns in either its printed or electronic form, but to ensure you receive the magazine in the format that’s right for you, see our
subscription page.
Invitations to local events
As a member, you receive special invites to UW events such as lectures, Winemaker Dinners and more. There are also Husky happenings across the country through one of our 50-plus chapters. No matter where you live, we’ll keep you in the loop.
Simply by being a member, you will receive more notices about fun and interesting events for you and the family, including pre-game parties and lectures that cater to the UW’s large non-student alumni population.
Many invitations are sent via e-mail. To make the most of your membership experience, please provide your e-mail address using our
E-mail Center form.
University of Washington Press
For a limited time, the University of Washington Press is enhancing their regular Dawg Deal for UWAA members and offering 40% off all titles. The Press has a huge selection of engaging reads about the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
UWAA Member E-News
Get members-only news and updates, find out about new benefits and enter our Golden Opportunity contests to win game tickets, UW memorabilia and more.
To get our monthly Member E-newsletter, make sure we have your current e-mail address. Please provide your e-mail address using our
E-mail Center form.
Dawg Deals save you money!
See some of our top discounts below or browse our list of all current Dawg Deal discounts.
Premier discounts for UWAA members:
Avis Car Rental
Members receive special “members-only” rates for both business and leisure rentals.
DirecTV
- Current annual members who become new DirecTV subscribers get a FREE one-year renewal on your UWAA membership OR a $50 gift card from University Book Store.
- Lifetime members who sign up get a $50 gift card from the University Book Store.
- Plus: NFL Sunday Ticket free for the remainder of the 2012 season.
ExOfficio
Need travel or outdoor apparel? UWAA members save 20% on any regularly priced ExOfficio apparel purchase. The discount is available online or in-store at any of the four ExOfficio locations.
To get this deal in-store, simply present your current UWAA membership card at any of the four ExOfficio stores. To get this deal online, see our
ExOfficio benefit page.
Office Depot
UWAA members save on office supplies, copy and print services and more. Save up to 60% (off mfg. list price) on 175 most commonly purchased items for home or office. Also, save at least 5% on most other items when you shop at any of the 1,000+ Office Depot locations across the country. There are two ways to shop: online or in the store; both options are linked to the special UWAA pricing.
Pirq New Benefit!
UWAA members may download Pirq, a free smartphone app available on iPhone and Android phones, to get exclusive member deals at local restaurants and cafes. Not only do UWAA members get offers not available to the general public, but Pirq will donate 10% of proceeds from UWAA member transactions to supporting the UWAA mission.
Seattle Children's Theatre
Members save $30 on the Seattle Children’s Theatre’s six-ticket Flex Pass. In celebration of UW’s 150th Anniversary, members can buy the pass for only $150. Your admissions are redeemable for any play in the 2011-12 season. (Limited quantity available)
Seattle Repertory Theatre
Members save 15% on tickets for all Seattle Repertory Theatre performances.
One of the largest and most renowned regional theatres in the country, Seattle Repertory Theatre produces a mix of classics, recent Broadway hits and cutting-edge new works in two theatre spaces.
Seattle Sounders
Each season the Seattle Sounders offer UWAA members and their guests discounted tickets for the following selected games:
- Sounders vs. Colorado Rapids - Saturday, 4/14/12 at 7 p.m
- Sounders vs. Sporting Kansas City - Wednesday 6/20/12 at 7 p.m.
- Sounders vs. Colorado Rapids - Saturday 7/7/12 at 8 p.m.
Seattle Sounders Women New Benefit!
Seattle Sounders Women offer UWAA members and their guests discounted tickets for their entire season. UWAA members get bleacher seat tickets for only $12 each (regularly $16).
T-Mobile
T-Mobile and the University of Washington Alumni Association have partnered together to bring UW members access to exclusive offers on wireless mobile service and equipment that you won’t find in retail stores.
Both new and existing T-Mobile customers may be eligible for a wide variety of discounts such as waived activation fee(s), additional 12% off qualifying monthly recurring charges, free shipping, and more. Restrictions may apply.
University Book Store
Members enjoy 10% off books, supplies and merchandise purchased online or at any University Book Store location (excludes text books and items purchased in the Tech Center).
Just show your membership card at the point of purchase! If you are shopping online, you will be asked to provide your valid member number at check-out. Your number is on your membership card.
Waterways Cruises and Events
UWAA members (plus one guest) receive an exclusive 15% discount on tickets for Waterways' Lake Washington Dining Cruises, including Sunset Dinner Cruises, Weekend Brunch Cruises, Happy Hour Cruises, and Special Event Cruises. The Lake Washington Dining Cruises offer a fine culinary experience with great views of Lake Washington--topped off with a touch of entertainment tailored to the dining experience.
UWAA members receive a 10% discount on Waterways' private entertainment yachts that can accommodate groups from 10 to 225 guests for any occasion from an intimate anniversary party to a grand fundraising event, graduation parties to college networking events and alumni reunions. Waterways event planners will help you with all the details. Available year-round.
All UWAA member discounts:
See the list of all current Dawg Deal discounts.
Career Workshops and Seminars
The UWAA partners with several career services providers, including the UW Career Center, to offer a variety of career-related workshops and seminars each year. Members receive discounts to each paid event.
Centerpoint Institute for Life and Career Renewal
UWAA members get 10% off on career counseling and Centerpoint’s extensive menu of workshop offerings. Consultation can be in person at Centerpoint on the Talaris World Campus near UW Seattle—or by phone or Skype.
Founded in 1992, Centerpoint is an educational, not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspire people to discover creativity, passion, and renewed commitment in life and at work. Centerpoint works with individuals at all career stages (e.g., recent grad, mid-career-changer, encore career, retirement).
Experience Alumni
Provides members with free, online access to a nationwide job bank, interactive career and skills assessment tools and in-depth company and industry information.
Foster School Executive Seminars
Members receive a 10% discount on Executive Seminars—brief and practical professional development programs led by top faculty from the Foster School of Business.
Call 206-543-8560 to register, and mention your UWAA member status.
Husky Career Network
This powerful online resource network more than 5,000 UW alumni and friends who have volunteered to assist you with career exploration. This special service is available 24/7 and is exclusive to UWAA members and current UW students.
To get started, see our
Husky Career Network page. You will be asked to provide a valid member ID number. This can be found on the front of your membership card.
Kaplan Test Prep
Save 10% off all graduate school test prep courses, plus free programs including graduate school admissions seminars and practice tests for GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT and PCAT. Members also receive discounts on SAT and ACT prep courses for their children and grandchildren.
UW Women's Center
UWAA members receive a 10% discount on registration to courses offered by the UW Women's Center.
To receive these waivers, please include your UWAA member number on your registration forms. Visit the
Women's Center site to browse through the offerings.
Online Journal Access
UWAA members have online access to the EBSCO database of academic journals and magazines. Whether you are pursuing research or just satisfying your curiosity, you'll find this wealth of information invaluable.
Arts UW Events
Members enjoy discounts on UW World Series subscriptions, UW School of Drama productions, UW School of Music Notecard subscriptions, Burke Museum and Henry Art Gallery admission, and more.
Information about all the Arts UW discounts for members can be found on the list of
UW discounts in our Dawg Deals section.
Nordstrom Tennis Center
Paid-in-full lifetime members are eligible to use the center, one of the Northwest’s premier indoor tennis facilities and home to the Husky men’s and women’s tennis teams.
For court reservation information, visit the
Nordstrom Tennis Center web page and click on the "Policies and FAQ's"link.
University of Washington Club
Generally limited to faculty and staff, membership in the UW Club is also open to UWAA members. Members of the UW Club enjoy alfresco dining with fabulous views of Lake Washington, catering for private events and much more. Formerly the Faculty Club.
Just show your UWAA card when purchasing your UW Club membership.
UW Golf Driving Range
Members get discounts on buckets of golf balls and $10 off golf lessons.
Just show your card at the point of purchase!
UW Libraries Borrowers Card
Members are eligible for a free UW Libraries Card which allows check-out privileges of unrestricted library materials.
To obtain your UW Libraries card, present your UWAA membership card at the Suzzallo Library cashier's desk before 4 p.m. on Monday–Friday, or at the circulation desk evenings and weekends. Cards may also be obtained at the UW Bothell and UW Tacoma libraries.
This UWAA member benefit does not include remote access to restricted online databases. For more information on restrictions, visit the
UW Libraries Borrowing for Alumni page.
For more information, contact UW Libraries: 206-543-0242
UW Waterfront Activities Center
Members are eligible for a discount on canoe and rowboat rentals, as well as dry storage for small non-motorized craft on a space-available basis.
Just show your card at the point of purchase!
Washington Yacht Club
Alumni are eligible to join the yacht club, which offers sailboat rentals and sailing lessons.
Discounted Member Appreciation Game Football Tickets
Save big on a home football game each year. Stop by the UWAA tent located in Husky Stadium and show your membership card for special giveaways!
This benefit is available at select football games. For current opportunities, see our
Husky football pages.
Access to Husky Football Away Game Tickets
Members are eligible to purchase tickets to Husky football away games, a benefit otherwise available only to season ticket holders.
Husky Men's Basketball Discounted Tickets
Each season, we offer UWAA members and their guests discounted tickets to select Husky men's Basketball games at the Alaska Airlines Arena.
Note: Discounted tickets will be available again for the 2012-13 season.Nordstrom Tennis Center
Paid-in-full lifetime members are eligible to use the center, one of the Northwest’s premier indoor tennis facilities and home to the Husky men’s and women’s tennis teams.
For court reservation information, visit the
Nordstrom Tennis Center web page and click on the "Policies and FAQ's"link.
Group Term Life Insurance
Receive group rates on life insurance through our partner, American Insurance Administrators.
For more information,
visit the Group Term site or call 1-800-922-1245.
The UW Alumni Association receives compensation from vendors offering insurance membership benefits. Proceeds from these relationships are reinvested in the alumni association and selected student programming.
Liberty Mutual Auto and Home Insurance
Receive a group discount on your auto and home insurance with Liberty Mutual's Group Savings Plus program. Free quotes available online or by phone.
For more information,
visit the Liberty Mutual site or call 1-800-506-7431.
The UW Alumni Association receives compensation from vendors offering insurance membership benefits. Proceeds from these relationships are reinvested in the alumni association and selected student programming.
Long-Term Care Insurance
A variety of long-term care insurance options are available to alumni and their family members through AlumniLTC.
Short-Term Medical Insurance
Ideally suited for new graduates or alumni between jobs, American Insurance Administrators offers comprehensive health insurance for coverage periods up to six months.
For more information,
visit the Short-Term site or call 1-800-922-1245.
The UW Alumni Association receives compensation from vendors offering insurance membership benefits. Proceeds from these relationships are reinvested in the alumni association and selected student programming.
Official UW Credit Card
All alumni and friends are eligible for a special UW credit card that supports UW student and alumni programs. Great card. Great cause.
Find-a-Friend Service
The alumni association helps members find "lost" UW friends through letter forwarding.
Simply enclose a letter in an envelope marked with the name and grad year of a UW friend, and mail the letter to the UWAA membership department to be forwarded.
See our mailing address.
Sharing Spree
Support the UWAA mission and get great deals at the same time! Sharing Spree offers remarkable daily deals on goods, services and activities while donating at least 10% of their profits to local non-profits, including UWAA.
UW Alumni Tours
Experience the sights and sounds of different faces, places and people. Join fellow Huskies and UW experts for exciting domestic and international trips and discover how the UW alumni community sees the world.
There's plenty of benefits available no matter where you live!
Online Journal Access
UWAA members have online access to the EBSCO database of academic journals and magazines. Whether you are pursuing research or just satisfying your curiosity, you'll find this wealth of information invaluable.
àMaurice Cellars
Husky owned! Members receive a special 10% discount on all àMaurice wine purchases made directly from the winery via Internet, phone, mail, e-mail, fax or in-person. Members also receive free shipping on purchases of six or more bottles.
Mention the UWAA Dawg Deal discount and provide your membership number when placing orders by phone or in person.
Internet orders can be placed on the
àMaurice site and should include reference to the UWAA Dawg Deal discount and your membership number under "Additional Instructions." The discount will not be shown during checkout, but will be applied before billing.
To place an order my mail, e-mail or fax, please use
this form. Include your membership number under "Additional Notes."
Avis Car Rental
Members receive special “members-only” rates for both business and leisure rentals.
Budget Rent-A-Car
Members receive special “members-only” rates for both business and leisure rentals.
Centerpoint Institute for Life and Career Renewal
UWAA members get 10% off on career counseling and Centerpoint’s extensive menu of workshop offerings. Consultation can be in person at Centerpoint on the Talaris World Campus near UW Seattle—or by phone or Skype.
Founded in 1992, Centerpoint is an educational, not-for-profit organization dedicated to inspire people to discover creativity, passion, and renewed commitment in life and at work. Centerpoint works with individuals at all career stages (e.g., recent grad, mid-career-changer, encore career, retirement).
Columns magazine
The UWAA’s award-winning alumni magazine goes to all UWAA members and most of our alumni. Your dues support this quarterly publication and guarantee that you’ll receive your preference of either the print or electronic edition.
You may already get
Columns in either its printed or electronic form, but to ensure you receive the magazine in the format that’s right for you, see our
subscription page.
DirecTV
- Current annual members who become new DirecTV subscribers get a FREE one-year renewal on your UWAA membership OR a $50 gift card from University Book Store.
- Lifetime members who sign up get a $50 gift card from the University Book Store.
- Plus: NFL Sunday Ticket free for the remainder of the 2012 season.
ExOfficio
Need travel or outdoor apparel? UWAA members save 20% on any regularly priced ExOfficio apparel purchase. The discount is available online or in-store at any of the four ExOfficio locations.
To get this deal in-store, simply present your current UWAA membership card at any of the four ExOfficio stores. To get this deal online, see our
ExOfficio benefit page.
Experience Alumni
Provides members with free, online access to a nationwide job bank, interactive career and skills assessment tools and in-depth company and industry information.
Find-a-Friend Service
The alumni association helps members find "lost" UW friends through letter forwarding.
Simply enclose a letter in an envelope marked with the name and grad year of a UW friend, and mail the letter to the UWAA membership department to be forwarded.
See our mailing address.
Framing Success
Members receive 10% off diploma frames.
Use coupon code UWA06 when ordering by phone or online.
From You Flowers
UWAA members save 25% on all regularly priced floral and gift items with From You Flowers. Choose from over 2,000 exquisite gift items like the From You Flowers bouquet of roses, voted as a CBS Morning show Best Value, or select any florist designed arrangement, all available nationwide for same day delivery. Your 25% member discount is also valid on the entire new line of award winning cookies, cakes and brownies (Good Housekeeping Magazine's 10 Best Mail-order Goodies for Giving or Serving).
Group Term Life Insurance
Receive group rates on life insurance through our partner, American Insurance Administrators.
For more information,
visit the Group Term site or call 1-800-922-1245.
The UW Alumni Association receives compensation from vendors offering insurance membership benefits. Proceeds from these relationships are reinvested in the alumni association and selected student programming.
Hertz Car Rental
Members receive up to 10% off daily, weekly and weekend rates.
Husky Career Network
This powerful online resource network more than 5,000 UW alumni and friends who have volunteered to assist you with career exploration. This special service is available 24/7 and is exclusive to UWAA members and current UW students.
To get started, see our
Husky Career Network page. You will be asked to provide a valid member ID number. This can be found on the front of your membership card.
Access to Husky Football Away Game Tickets
Members are eligible to purchase tickets to Husky football away games, a benefit otherwise available only to season ticket holders.
Invitations to local events
As a member, you receive special invites to UW events such as lectures, Winemaker Dinners and more. There are also Husky happenings across the country through one of our 50-plus chapters. No matter where you live, we’ll keep you in the loop.
Simply by being a member, you will receive more notices about fun and interesting events for you and the family, including pre-game parties and lectures that cater to the UW’s large non-student alumni population.
Many invitations are sent via e-mail. To make the most of your membership experience, please provide your e-mail address using our
E-mail Center form.
Kaplan Test Prep
Save 10% off all graduate school test prep courses, plus free programs including graduate school admissions seminars and practice tests for GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT and PCAT. Members also receive discounts on SAT and ACT prep courses for their children and grandchildren.
Lazy River Winery
Husky owned! Members receive a special 15% discount on all Lazy River Vineyard's wine purchases made directly from the winery via Internet, phone, mail or in-person. In addition, Lazy River makes monthly donations to the UW based on sales to UWAA members.*
Use
this form to place your order.
*This discount applies to case purchases of 12 bottles or more. Lazy River will track all wine sales made directly to UWAA members and make a monthly donation to the University of Washington in the amount of 15% of these sales.
Lazy River Vineyard in rural Yamhill, Ore., is a family operation with a UW twist. The vineyard is the retirement project of Ned, '66, and Kirsten Wedin Lumpkin, '63, whose three children—all UW graduates—are active in the family partnership as well.
Liberty Mutual Auto and Home Insurance
Receive a group discount on your auto and home insurance with Liberty Mutual's Group Savings Plus program. Free quotes available online or by phone.
For more information,
visit the Liberty Mutual site or call 1-800-506-7431.
The UW Alumni Association receives compensation from vendors offering insurance membership benefits. Proceeds from these relationships are reinvested in the alumni association and selected student programming.
Long-Term Care Insurance
A variety of long-term care insurance options are available to alumni and their family members through AlumniLTC.
Made in Washington
UWAA members save 15% on Made in Washington purchases both online and in all Made in Washington stores.
Members also save 15% shopping online at two Made in Washington partners: SeaBear and Gerard & Dominique Seafoods.
To get this deal in-store, simply present your UWAA membership card at any Made in Washington store.
To get this deal online, see our
Made in Washington benefit page.
Office Depot
UWAA members save on office supplies, copy and print services and more. Save up to 60% (off mfg. list price) on 175 most commonly purchased items for home or office. Also, save at least 5% on most other items when you shop at any of the 1,000+ Office Depot locations across the country. There are two ways to shop: online or in the store; both options are linked to the special UWAA pricing.
Pacific Science Center
UWAA members enjoy a 20% discount on all levels of Pacific Science Center membership which includes admission to over 290 science centers worldwide.
Show your membership card at point of purchase or call 206-443-2924 and provide your member number. Discount is not available for online purchases.
Pirq New Benefit!
UWAA members may download Pirq, a free smartphone app available on iPhone and Android phones, to get exclusive member deals at local restaurants and cafes. Not only do UWAA members get offers not available to the general public, but Pirq will donate 10% of proceeds from UWAA member transactions to supporting the UWAA mission.
Sharing Spree
Support the UWAA mission and get great deals at the same time! Sharing Spree offers remarkable daily deals on goods, services and activities while donating at least 10% of their profits to local non-profits, including UWAA.
Short-Term Medical Insurance
Ideally suited for new graduates or alumni between jobs, American Insurance Administrators offers comprehensive health insurance for coverage periods up to six months.
For more information,
visit the Short-Term site or call 1-800-922-1245.
The UW Alumni Association receives compensation from vendors offering insurance membership benefits. Proceeds from these relationships are reinvested in the alumni association and selected student programming.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Members receive 10% off best available rates at all participating Starwood properties in North and Latin America. Starwood operates Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels, Le Meridien, St. Regis, Four Points, Luxury Collection, Element, and Aloft.
Sun Peaks Resort - British Columbia
UWAA members receive a 15% discount on accommodations and a 10% discount on lift tickets and more! This 4-season resort community is in beautiful central British Columbia, only 45 minutes from Kamloops. Sun Peaks is one of Canada's largest ski resorts and is consistently rated as one of the best resorts in North America by Condé Nast Traveler reader polls.Come visit this alpine resort for skiiing in the winter or golf, biking and hiking in the summer.
T-Mobile
T-Mobile and the University of Washington Alumni Association have partnered together to bring UW members access to exclusive offers on wireless mobile service and equipment that you won’t find in retail stores.
Both new and existing T-Mobile customers may be eligible for a wide variety of discounts such as waived activation fee(s), additional 12% off qualifying monthly recurring charges, free shipping, and more. Restrictions may apply.
Three Rivers Winery
Members receive a 15% discount on all Three Rivers wine purchases made directly from the winery via Internet, phone, mail or in-person.
Internet orders can be placed on the
Three Rivers site and should include the coupon code "DawgDeal" as well as a UWAA membership number under "Additional Information."
*This discount applies to bottle purchases of 1–11 bottles as well and will be added to the normal 10% case discount. It will not, however, be added to any other promotional discounts, such as Three Rivers Wine Club or Wine of the Month.
University Book Store
Members enjoy 10% off books, supplies and merchandise purchased online or at any University Book Store location (excludes text books and items purchased in the Tech Center).
Just show your membership card at the point of purchase! If you are shopping online, you will be asked to provide your valid member number at check-out. Your number is on your membership card.
University of Washington Press
For a limited time, the University of Washington Press is enhancing their regular Dawg Deal for UWAA members and offering 40% off all titles. The Press has a huge selection of engaging reads about the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
UW Alumni Tours
Experience the sights and sounds of different faces, places and people. Join fellow Huskies and UW experts for exciting domestic and international trips and discover how the UW alumni community sees the world.
Official UW Credit Card
All alumni and friends are eligible for a special UW credit card that supports UW student and alumni programs. Great card. Great cause.
UWAA Member E-News
Get members-only news and updates, find out about new benefits and enter our Golden Opportunity contests to win game tickets, UW memorabilia and more.
To get our monthly Member E-newsletter, make sure we have your current e-mail address. Please provide your e-mail address using our
E-mail Center form.