Unlocking Exclusive Opportunities: A Guide to Oregon State Alumni Association Benefits
The Oregon State University Alumni Association (OSUAA) provides a wide array of benefits designed to keep alumni connected, supported, and engaged with their alma mater. From travel perks and insurance options to exclusive discounts and networking opportunities, the OSUAA offers valuable resources for every stage of life. Joining the OSUAA community is a meaningful way to support Oregon State. Alumni, friends, family, fans, and faculty/staff are all invited to join. Plus, OSUAA memberships are 100% tax deductible.
Travel and Leisure Benefits
One of the most appealing aspects of OSUAA membership is the access to exclusive travel benefits. Whether you're planning a relaxing vacation or an adventurous expedition, the OSUAA has you covered.
OSU Alumni Group Travel Program
OSUAA members can take advantage of the OSU Alumni Group Travel Program. This program offers curated adventures to unforgettable destinations, from African safaris to the Panama Canal, the Swiss Alps to the Kentucky Derby. To participate, at least one traveler in your party must be an OSUAA member.
Travel Resources and Expert Services
The OSUAA provides a variety of helpful resources curated by the OSU Alumni Group Travel team, including information on travel alerts, passports, and visas. Members can also access expert travel services from G3 Global Services, including visa processing and expedited passports.
Discounts on Hotels and Rental Cars
OSUAA members can save on hotel rooms and rental cars with exclusive discounts for their next road trip or vacation.
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Travel Insurance
Protect your travel investment with coverage for trip cancellation, baggage loss, and more. Travel insurance can save you thousands if anything should happen or if you need to cancel.
Travel Talks Webcasts
Join the award-winning Travel Talks webcasts, where you’ll learn about OSU connections worldwide and receive practical travel tips.
Travel Preparation Resources
The OSU Alumni Group Travel team offers a variety of helpful resources to ensure your trip is smooth and stress-free. These resources cover everything from travel insurance and immunizations to member benefits and packing tips.
Health and Safety Information for Travelers
Vaccinations: The first dose of a Hepatitis A vaccine should be given 6 months prior to travel. If traveling to Africa and South America (Brazil in particular), a Yellow Fever vaccine is suggested and in some locations required.
Medication: Medications in pill or other solid form must undergo security screening. It is recommended that medication be clearly labeled to facilitate the screening process. You are responsible for displaying, handling, and repacking the medication when screening is required. Medication can undergo a visual or X-ray screening and may be tested for traces of explosives.
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CBD Products: Products approved by the FDA are allowed within the United States. Products cannot contain more than 0.3% THC on a dry weight basis. You must declare it. Do not take CBD (Cannabidiol) products outside of the United States.
TSA Approved Items: TSA approved list for medicine - Complete list of approved items. Insulin pumps and supplies - yes. Nebulizers, CPAPs, BiPAPs and APAPs - yes. Checked bags or carry-on.
Important Travel Resources
- Background Information: Provides basic information on the history of people, government, economy, energy, geography, environment, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and transnational issues for 265 world entities.
- Cultural Etiquette: Information about cultural etiquette around the world.
- STEP Program: Embassy contact you in case of an emergency, or help family and friends get in touch with you.
- World Tourism Organization: Information on tourist arrivals, tourism recovery, seasonality and more.
- World Health Organization: Information on international public health.
Partnered Travel Companies
The OSUAA is pleased to work with AHI Travel, Gohagan & Company, Go Next, Holbrook Travel, National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions, Natural Habitat Adventures, Odysseys Unlimited, Orbridge, Premier World Discovery, Sports Entertainment Travel (SET), and USI Travel Insurances.
Insurance Benefits
The OSUAA offers a variety of insurance options to protect alumni and their families. These plans provide peace of mind and financial security in the face of unexpected events.
Comprehensive Insurance Coverage
Alumni have special access to auto & home insurance. Get Individual and family plans from the nation's top health insurance carriers, tailored to your needs. One life insurance plan does not fit all, so we have choices for you.
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Exclusive Savings
Liberty Mutual has partnered with us to offer alumni exclusive savings on quality insurance plans. Oregon alumni have special access to Farmers Insurance Choice. Get personalized insurance quotes, then save with automated payments, good driver rewards, and multi-policy discounts.
Specific Insurance Plans
- Life Insurance: The Alumni Insurance Program offers three different term life insurance plans - for up to $3 million in coverage. One life insurance plan does not fit all, so we have choices for you.
- Health Insurance: Find individual and family health insurance plans in our eHealth Marketplace. Compare coverage and choose health care to fit your budget.
- Long Term Disability Insurance: Long Term Disability insurance provides a monthly benefit when your ability to earn an income is interrupted by a covered injury or illness.
Financial Services
Beyond insurance, the OSUAA provides access to financial services that can help alumni manage their money and achieve their financial goals.
OCCU Partnership
As a part of Beaver Nation, you stand with your team through thick and thin. So you understand what it’s like being a part of OCCU. We’re a member-owned credit union whose members work together to enrich each other’s lives. By choosing OCCU as your financial partner, you gain your own team of experts standing behind you, and an entire community rooting for your success. Join us!
Membership Options and Benefits
The OSUAA offers various membership levels to suit different needs and preferences. Each level comes with its own set of benefits, allowing alumni to choose the option that best fits their lifestyle.
Membership Levels
- Lifetime Membership: Prove you’re a Beaver for life! Life members receive all member benefits, recognition certificate, access to VIP area at home tailgaters, recognition in the Oregon Stater magazine, and a special gift from the OSUAA. Payment plans are available.
- Individual Membership: $1,000
- Joint Membership: $1,250
- Orange & Black Club: Orange & Black Club members receive all benefits, access to VIP area at home tailgaters, and a special gift from the OSUAA upon renewal each year.
- Individual Membership: $135
- Joint Membership: $150
- 3-Year Membership: Multi-year members show their support of OSU and the alumni association with regular renewal and have access to all regular benefits.
- Individual Membership: $180
- Joint Membership: $210
- Annual Membership: Annual (12-month) members show their support of OSU and the alumni association and have access to all regular benefits.
- Individual Membership: $60
- Joint Membership: $70
Gift Memberships
Give the gift of OSUAA membership to a fellow Beaver! Gift membership options are available at various levels.
- Lifetime:
- Individual Membership: $700
- Joint Membership: $850
- Orange & Black Club:
- Individual Membership: $135
- Joint Membership: $150
- 3-Year:
- Individual Membership: $75
- Joint Membership: $90
- Annual:
- Individual Membership: $25
- Joint Membership: $30
Additional Benefits
Beyond travel, insurance, and financial services, OSUAA members enjoy a range of other benefits that enhance their connection to the university and fellow alumni.
Discounts on OSU Gear
Get 20% off OSU gear from Fanatics, with 10% of each purchase supporting the OSUAA Scholarship Fund. OSUAA members earn special discounts on Beavers merchandise and support student scholarships at the same time.
Farmers Insurance Choice
Oregon State University alumni have access to Farmers Insurance Choice, a platform that can be used to compare auto and home insurance from a variety of carriers. Additionally, most policies available through the program are customizable to fit a member's particular needs.
Supporting OSU
Joining the OSU Alumni Association community is one of the most meaningful and easiest ways to support Oregon State. Alumni, friends, family, fans, and faculty/staff are all invited to join. Plus, OSUAA memberships are 100% tax deductible.
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