Membership Benefits - School of Engineering

At whatever stage in life you may be...whether you live in Buffalo or around the globe...we provide a way for you to capitalize on your status as a member of the UB community.  School of Engineering & Applied Sciences alumni who join the UB Alumni Association are rewarded with valued benefits, privileges and information.

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.)

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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 2004-2005 academic year are $62 per semester or $154 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) 829-2608 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) 829-2608 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) 829-2608 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.


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) 829-2608 or via email at ubaa-membership@buffalo.edu. Tickets are available at: University at Buffalo Ticket Office, 103 Center for the Arts, Buffalo, NY 14260-6000, (716) 645-ARTS, fax (716) 645-6973.

UB Distinguished Speakers schedule


Hotel Savings
Choice Hotels International, Sleep Inn, Comfort, Quality, Clarion, Friendship, Econo Lodge, and Rodeway each offer great rates for our members. You will need to get our group number from your membership packet or by calling the Office of Alumni Relations at (716) 829-2608 or 1-800-284-5382.


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) 829-2608 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:

$5 savings on comprehensive eye exams

$5 savings on contact lens exams

40% savings on all frames up to $150

30% savings on all frames $151-$200

20% savings on all frames over $200

30% savings on all singles vision, Bifocal or Trifocal FT-25 or FT 28 CR-39 plastic lenses

25% savings on Progressive or Transitions CR-39 plastic lenses

30% savings on Standard Daily Wear or Extended Wear Contact Lenses (excluding Disposables)

20% on all other Contact Lenses (excluding disposables)

15% savings on other options and upgrades on Frames and Lenses

Complementary adjustments and cleanings


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) 829.2608. 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 can now attend shows and concerts at UB's own Center for the Arts at a discount. As a member you will receive at least $3 off the top two ticket prices for most shows at the Center. Additionally members will receive 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) 829-2608 or 1-800-284-5382.

Schedule of events


UB Diploma Frame Discount
Attractive, official UB diploma frames are available with a $5 discount for UB Alumni Association members. The standard size fits a 9-3/4" x 12-1/2" diploma and comes in three different styles. Dental, Law and Medical frames are also available in three different styles. Proceeds benefit the J. Scott Fleming Merit Awards scholarship.

More about UB diploma frames
Order forms - PDF


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) 829-2608, 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


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, UB Alumni can access most subscription databases only from computers located in the Reference/Information areas of the UB Libraries, not from off campus. UB Alumni Association members living in Western New York will receive a library card with their membership materials. Members living outside the WNY area who are interested in receiving a card to use during a visit to campus should contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (716) 829-2608 or 1-800-284-5382.

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 can apply for an annual parking pass to all campus lots by presenting their UB Alumni Association membership card at 103 Center For Tomorrow, North Campus. To apply for a parking application by mail, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (716) 829-2608 or 1-800-284-5382.


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.