Unlocking Opportunities: Exploring the Benefits and Events of the USF Alumni Association

The USF Alumni Association stands as a vibrant community of alumni and friends, united by their shared love for the University of South Florida (USF). More than just a social network, it's a vital component of the university's ongoing success. Largely self-funded, the Association thrives on the support of its members, offering a plethora of benefits and events designed to strengthen USF, foster connections within the Bull family, and support the Association's endeavors for years to come.

Membership: A Lifetime of Connection and Support

Becoming a member of the USF Alumni Association is an investment in the future of USF and a gateway to a lifetime of connection and exclusive benefits. Unlike some alumni organizations, the USF Alumni Association offers a Life Membership, meaning that once you join, you will never be asked to pay dues again.

Special Opportunities for USF Employees and Students

USF employees are eligible for a special discounted Life Membership through payroll deduction, making it even easier to join the Bull family for life. Additionally, recent graduates can take advantage of limited-time offers, such as a $250 discount on a Life Membership, valid through the month of graduation. Students can also become Life Members and reap all the benefits of the Student Alumni Association and all the Life Member benefits after graduation while saving $300 off the alumni price! Affordable monthly installments are available.

Circle of Excellence and the University Club

For those who wish to further support the USF Alumni Association, the Circle of Excellence is an honorary society recognizing Life Members who generously contribute through additional annual gifts. The University Club (U Club) is a USF Alumni Association philanthropic society. Both provide opportunities to deepen engagement with USF and contribute to its continued growth. Membership in these societies supports various programs and activities that enable alumni, friends, and the community to connect with one another and with USF.

Staying Connected: No Matter Where You Are

The USF Alumni Association understands that staying connected is crucial, regardless of location. With a vast network of alumni spread across the globe, the Association provides various avenues for staying in touch.

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Text Updates and Community Engagement

Members can opt-in to receive text updates, typically three to four per month, keeping them informed about important news, events, and opportunities. It doesn't matter if you live in Tampa, Los Angeles, or Paris; staying in touch is easy. The Association recognizes the widespread reach of its alumni, noting that if all USF alumni were in one place, it would constitute one of the 75 largest cities in the United States.

USF Alumni Business Directory

Submit your business to be featured in the USF Alumni Business Directory-a growing network where Dons support Dons.

Exclusive Benefits: A Rewarding Membership Experience

Membership in the USF Alumni Association unlocks a wide array of exclusive benefits, designed to enhance various aspects of life, from financial services to travel and entertainment.

Financial Advantages

USF Credit Card: Earn rewards, get cash back, and support USF with every purchase made using the USF credit card. The card offers a competitive rate, and purchases from your USF credit card help support Alumni Association programs.
USF-Branded Debit Card and Checks: Show your Bull pride with each check you write and every swipe of your USF-branded Debit Card.
Auto Advisor Service: Buying a vehicle is hassle-free for USF Alumni Association members. A free Auto Advisor will guide you through the buying process and help you get a great purchase price. Loans financed with USF Federal Credit Union will save you money and benefit the Alumni Association.
USF Alumni Insurance Program: Protect yourself and your loved ones with a diverse portfolio of insurance products, including Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Long-term Care Insurance, and more.

Entertainment and Leisure

Tickets at Work: Access exclusive discounts, special offers, and preferred seating for top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, and hotels.
USF Botanical Gardens: Life members receive a 20% discount on individual and family annual memberships to the USF Botanical Gardens, a nearly 16-acre greenbelt garden at USF Tampa.
Car Rental and Hotel Discounts: Save up to 35% from more than 550 car rental suppliers at more than 28,000 worldwide locations. Access a worldwide inventory of hotels at exclusive discounted rates, with savings that can exceed 50% and average 10-20% below best available rates.

Career Development and Lifelong Learning

Professional Development Discounts: Receive up to 40% off instruction in desktop applications, business skills, and technical classes, enhancing your marketability with valuable skills.
Career Services: USF alumni can utilize extensive resources and expertise to find a job, enhance their professional prospects, and hire USF students and graduates. Get unlimited free access to Handshake, the online career management system, Career Services events, and more! This service is the ultimate jobseeker’s tool for finding employment abroad exclusively for USF Alumni Association members.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI-USF): Learn for the joy of it with USF's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute! OLLI-USF offers low-cost, non-credit classes, workshops, and programs for adults age 50 and better at multiple Hillsborough County locations. Alumni Association members get their first course free when they become OLLI-USF members (special and cultural programs not included).
Mentorship Opportunities: Become a mentor to a USF student, sharing your experience and knowledge to guide the next generation of Bulls.
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Network: Network with Dons in your industry.
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Campus Access and Recreation

Library Privileges: Enjoy select library privileges at the Tampa campus and all regional institutions. Check out books, and get research assistance and help from specialized subject librarians while visiting the campus libraries in person.
Recreation Centers: Alumni Association members can join the USF Tampa and USF St. Petersburg Recreational Centers. The nationally ranked and newly renovated USF Tampa Campus Recreation Center features a heated indoor pool, two gymnasiums, state-of-the-art equipment and machines, and more for less than local gyms. Additional monthly or yearly fees apply.
Riverfront Park Access: Association members can experience the outdoors in USF’s very own private park on the breathtaking Hillsborough River that features canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, disc golf, softball fields, pavilions, high ropes course, and more!
Alumni Parking Decal: Alumni Association members have the exclusive privilege to purchase a USF alumni parking decal. Parking restrictions and additional fees apply.

Alumni Merchandise

USF Bookstore: Visit the USF Bookstore on the Tampa, St. Pete, or Sarasota campus, or online, for a huge selection of official merchandise.
Exclusive Life Member Gear: Life Members have exclusive access to USF gear that can't be found anywhere else! Past collectors' items include homecoming shirts and beads and commemorative Tervis tumblers.

Engaging Events: Connecting with the Bull Family

The USF Alumni Association hosts a variety of events throughout the year, providing opportunities for alumni to connect with each other, network, and celebrate their shared USF experience.

Alumni Travel Program

Each year, alumni and friends travel with the USF Alumni Association, making new friends and renewing their connections to USF. Past destinations have included Russia, France, Italy, the Virgin Islands, Alaska, Peru, and Tahiti.

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Travel Insurance

You deserve to travel knowing the trip of your dreams is insured. As a member of the association you have access to three different levels of coverage so you can choose the right plan for your unique needs and budget.

The Quarterly Magazine

Our member-exclusive quarterly magazine has the best of the former Alumni Voice magazine, including alumni profiles and contributions, plus lots more news and powerful photographs from around USF.

Life Membership: A Legacy of Support

Life Membership is the cornerstone of the USF Alumni Association, providing ongoing support for scholarships, student success initiatives, community development, and alumni engagement. Life Members gain access to exclusive discounts, offers, and events. Most importantly, Life Membership through the endowment supports the association’s work to grow scholarships, foster student success, develop community relationships, strengthen USF and connect alumni - forever. By becoming a Life Member, alumni contribute to the long-term success of USF and ensure that future generations of Bulls have the opportunity to thrive.

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