Maximizing Your Razorback and Yellow Jacket Experience: A Guide to Young Alumni Season Ticket Benefits
For recent graduates, staying connected to your alma mater can be both rewarding and enriching. Universities often offer unique programs to help young alumni maintain their connection to campus life, particularly through athletics. This article explores the benefits of young alumni season ticket programs, focusing on examples from the University of Arkansas Razorbacks and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, to illustrate how these programs work and what they offer.
Razorback Foundation Young Alumni Program
The Razorback Foundation, in coordination with the University of Arkansas, offers an exclusive membership level known as the Young Alumni Program for recent University of Arkansas graduates. This program allows individuals who have earned a degree from the University of Arkansas to join the Razorback Foundation and purchase football and men's basketball season tickets at a reduced rate. Young Alumni can participate in the program for five consecutive years after graduation.
How to Join and Pricing
Membership in the Young Alumni Program is $35 annually, which is a 30% discount from the introductory Razorback membership level (normally $50 annually). All Young Alumni members can purchase up to two mobile passes for $180 each, based on availability for each home football or men's basketball game.
Additional Ticket Benefits
Young Alumni are also eligible to request tickets for away games, neutral site games, or postseason games, when available. If tickets are available for these events, program members can purchase them after all Razorback Foundation members have made their selections, but before the general public.
Program Benefits
The Young Alumni Program offers several benefits:
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- Discount on football and men's basketball season tickets
- Priority Points
- Invitations to special events
- 15% discount at Hog Heaven (with membership card)
- And more!
University of Arkansas Status Requirements
Applicants for the Young Alumni Program must have graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctoral Degree, or Professional Degree. Applicants cannot be currently enrolled at the University of Arkansas or eligible for student tickets. A verification process ensures that all applicants have been awarded a degree from the University of Arkansas and are not currently enrolled as students.
Transitioning from the Young Alumni Program
Members of the Young Alumni Program can transition into a regular Razorback Foundation membership level at any point during or at the end of their eligibility window. Young Alumni receive 5 Priority Points every year for consecutive years of giving within their program eligibility. They also receive one point every year for their $35 membership. Therefore, Young Alumni can receive up to 30 Priority Points, depending on their years of eligibility. To retain their points, members must transition directly from the Young Alumni Program into a Razorback Foundation membership level.
Priority Points Explained
The Razorback Priority Points Program recognizes members' commitment to Razorback Athletics by honoring and rewarding their financial support and passion. The program promotes consistency and transparency in the allocation of member benefits, such as new or additional season tickets, seat improvements, parking, and tickets for away, neutral site, and postseason games. Point values are assigned to various categories of giving to the Razorback Foundation, and these points are combined to create a total that ranks each member within their Annual Fund membership class. A higher priority point total or rank within the member class results in better access to preferred seating, parking, and other benefits offered by the Razorback Foundation.
Membership Availability
Memberships to the Young Alumni Program are available year-round. A membership-only option is available for those who do not want or need season tickets, which includes all applicable benefits. Existing Razorback Foundation members who qualify for the Young Alumni Program can apply, but they will not receive the 20 bonus point credit. To apply or change information, members can log onto their online account on RazorbackFoundation.com. First-time applicants will be notified once their account is created.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jacket Club and Young Alumni Flex Pass
Georgia Tech offers the Yellow Jacket Club with a Young Alumni membership, designed to provide a flexible athletics experience for young professionals. This membership offers opportunities to give back, get engaged, and benefit from social and career networking to advance personal and professional ambitions. Individuals are considered Young Alumni for the first ten years after graduation.
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A-T Fund Priority Points
A-T Fund Priority Points provide access to better seating locations at games, priority to request tickets to championship and bowl games, and more. The Young Alumni discount on season tickets is a great way to continue the student experience.
Discounted Season Tickets
Young Alumni can save on football season tickets, including lower-level seating options. Discounted season tickets include a non-tax-deductible gift to the Alexander-Tharpe Fund. The best value is getting both football and men's basketball season tickets for $340. However, discounted season tickets are only available for the first five years after graduation.
Young Alumni Flex Pass
The Young Alumni Flex Pass includes $200 in credits to spend on mobile tickets to any Georgia Tech Athletics regular season home game (football, men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball, and volleyball), based on availability. Credits can also be used to purchase gameday experiences through the Buzz Memories program (offered at home football and men's basketball games). To purchase the Flex Pass and redeem credits, an iPhone or Android mobile device is required. Credits expire at the end of the season.
Flex Pass Ticket Availability and Pricing
Young Alumni Pass tickets are offered for every event, but high-demand games have limited availability. Ticket prices vary by sport and by game/opponent.
Yellow Jacket Club Membership
The Yellow Jacket Club brings together current Georgia Tech students and young alumni through athletics. Season tickets purchased with the young alumni discount automatically include a membership to the Yellow Jacket Club. Alumni can use this discount for the first five years after graduation. After that, they can join the Yellow Jacket Club by purchasing season tickets that include a Tech Fund contribution or by making a $50 donation to the Alexander-Tharpe Fund.
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Flex Pass Usage
Flex Pass holders can use their credits however they want, such as four tickets to one football game or one ticket to four football games. The cost per ticket depends on the game. Higher-demand games like football vs. Clemson or men's basketball vs. North Carolina have higher per-ticket prices. Accounts can be accessed/activated 72 hours after purchase at gtflexpass.com. Different people can attend each game, and the monetary credit can be used all for one game or spread out over multiple games/sports.
Seating and Guest Access
The seats offered for each game vary, with some sections priced higher than others based on location. Specific seating and locations are shown before redemption. Some events have General Admission seating only. Guests can enter the stadium with the Flex Pass holder using the barcodes on their phone, or the barcode can be sent to them.
Benefits of Young Alumni Programs
Young alumni season ticket programs offer a multitude of advantages for recent graduates:
- Affordable Access to Games: These programs provide discounted rates on season tickets, making it more accessible for young alumni to attend games and support their alma mater.
- Priority Seating and Tickets: Membership often includes priority points or early access to tickets for popular games, ensuring better seating options and the chance to attend high-demand events.
- Networking Opportunities: Many programs offer exclusive events and networking opportunities, allowing young alumni to connect with fellow graduates, faculty, and industry professionals.
- Continued Connection to the University: These programs help young alumni maintain a strong connection to their alma mater, fostering a sense of community and pride.
- Supporting University Athletics: By participating in these programs, young alumni contribute to the financial support of university athletics, helping to ensure the success of their favorite teams.
- Tax Benefits: Depending on the specific program, a portion of the season ticket purchase or membership fee may be tax-deductible as a charitable contribution.
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