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Alumni Association Member Benefits

As a dues paying member of the Montana State University Alumni Association, you get more than the satisfaction of staying connected and making a difference.   Check out the variety of benefits awaiting you with your membership!

Campus Privileges & Discounts

Kickoff Kid: Your Child at Bobcat Stadium
Is your son or daughter a Bobcat football fan? Nominate him or her to be the MSU Alumni Association Kickoff Kid, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for kids aged 4–12 whose parents are members of the MSU Alumni Association. One lucky child will be chosen before every regular season home football game, and will receive a team jersey, four game tickets, field access during warm-ups, a chance to stand alongside Bobcat football players during the coin toss and on-field recognition before kickoff.

The Kickoff Kid experience is done for 2012. Thank you for all of your nominations! Check back in 2013 to nominate your child!
Cat/Griz Home Football Ticket Lottery
The Alumni Association provides members with the chance to purchase tickets for home Cat/Griz football games through our random drawing process. Winners of the lottery may purchase two game tickets for the sold out game! 
MSU Bookstore 15% Discount Coupon
Enjoy 15% off any single item of MSU Bobcat merchandise at the MSU Bookstore. This coupon is distributed in your membership kit mailer, or you can also pick one up at the Foundation/Alumni Center when you visit campus. This coupon is valid for in-store use only. GO BOBCATS!!
Special Invitations to Alumni Association
& Campus Events

The Alumni Association hosts a myriad of campus and regional events throughout the nation each year. MSU Alumni Association members are personally invited to share in the fun and stay connected. We also contact MSU Alumni Association members for their input and ideas regarding the Alumni Association and Montana State University in general.
Musuem of the Rockies Admission Discount
MSUAA members have the opportunity to save $2 off admission to the Museum of the Rockies. This offer is only open to MSUAA members, who must show their valid AA membership card. http://www.museumoftherockies.org/
MSU Outdoor Recreation Center
Members receive access to equipment rentals from the MSU Outdoor Recreation Center.  Members must show their MSUAA Membership Card to rent equipment.

Member Services & Programs

MSU Alumni Legacy Scholarships
The Legacy Scholarships of $500 are awarded in recognition of excellence in organizational leadership and academic achievement while attending Montana State University. Applicants must have one parent who attended Montana State University Bozeman and at least one parent of the applicant must be a member (annual or life member) of the Montana State University Alumni Association. Learn more about the MSU Alumni Legacy Scholarship.

Publications

The Collegian Magazine
The Collegian features news of outstanding alumni, scientific discoveries, campus activities and MSU history and traditions.  The Collegian, is published three times a year.  Two issues are mailed to members only.
Mountains & Minds Magazine
The Mountains & Minds magazine was developed to tell the stories of Montana State University – its people, programs and its impact on the world beyond – in the most engaging format possible.  This prize-winning magazine is published twice yearly and distributed to MSUAA members.
MSU Calendar
To kick off the new academic year, members receive a beautiful, high quality calendar every August.  The calendar is filled with stunning, full-color photographs and reminders of exciting MSU events throughout the year. 
Outside Bozeman
Members receive a discounted rate of $10.00 on a one-year subscription (4 issues) to Outside Bozeman magazine, a savings of 33%!  With your subscription, you’ll receive a FREE copy of the MSU Pocket Guide featuring Bozeman area business coupons and discounts.  Please call the MSU Alumni Association (1-800-842-9028) or e-mail (alumni@montana.edu) us so we may verify your membership status and  send you a subscription form.

Bozeman Area Discounts

Alara Jewelry
20% off all in-stock jewelry, 10% off all jewelry special orders and custom jewelry design, loose diamonds excluded from discount. Click here to visit their website.
Burger Bob’s
Members-only offer: buy one combo get one half off at one of Bozeman’s favorite burger joints. 
Cello
Members receive 10% off at Cello, a retail store/gallery showcasing beautifully handcrafted items—much of which is lovingly created from re-purposed materials. Click here to visit their website.
Chocolate Moose
Members receive 10% off at the Chocolate Moose, an old fashioned candy shop and soda fountain. Click here to visit their website.
City Brew Coffee
Members receive 10% off any specialty coffee beverage, limit 1 per visit. Good for all stores in Montana except kiosks.Click here to visit their website.
Food for Thought
Members receive $2 off a sandwich at this deli, which specializes in creative and healthy foods prepared fresh daily on site, for you to enjoy at home or in their newly expanded café. Click here to visit their website.
Heyday
Members receive 10% off at this lifestyle store that offers a fresh approach to home decor and everyday gift-giving. Click here to visit their website.
Icing on the Cake Events
Celebrate the special occasions of other Bobcats! $200 off for MSU Alumni Association members celebrating a party, wedding, celebration, funeral or other event you want coordinated and planned. Some limitations apply, good for one event per year per Alumni Association member. Click here to visit their website.
Moberry Premium Frozen Yogurt
Members receive 10% off their order. Click here to visit their Facebook page.
Sugar
Members receive 15% off their total purchase. Click here to visit their Facebook page.
Vino per tutti
Members receive 10% off one regular priced item at Vino Per Tutti, which features carefully selected wines, helpful service, and an inviting, attractive place to shop, all at a great price. Click here to visit their website.

National Shopping Discounts

Office Depot
Save up to 60% on 175 most commonly purchased items for home or office.  Save at least 5% on most other items when you shop at any of the 1,000+ Office Depot locations in the U.S.  With an online account, receive FREE delivery on orders of $50 or more. Visit Office Depot online to start saving today!

Working Advantage
Save up to 60% on movie tickets, theme parks, ski resorts, museums, zoos, attractions, aquariums and more! 

Find great seats and super deals on a huge selection of Broadway shows, family events, concerts and sporting events nationwide. 

Working Advantage has also partnered with your favorite online retailers to bring you excellent discounts on apparel, books and music, electronics, office supplies, flowers, food and home.

Register at Working Advantage to redeem your savings.

Travel Discounts

Choice Hotels International
Members save up to 20% on hotel room rates with the various Choice Hotels International properties. View savings details. 
Alamo
Members save up to 25% on car rentals with Alamo. View savings details. 
AVIS
Members save up to 15% on car rentals with AVIS. View savings details. 
Budget
Members save up to 10-25% on car rentals with Budget. View savings details. 
C’mon Inn
Stay with our Official Hotel for just $79.99/night! Call 406-587-3555 Visit their website to book your trip. 
Destination Europe
Members save up to 25% on car rentals with Destination Europe. View savings details. 
Hertz
Members save up to 15% on car rentals with Hertz. View savings details. 
Love Home Swap
MSU alumni can test this exclusive network free of charge for 28 days, then receive 25% off the annual membership fee. Try it out for four weeks and arrange the holiday you’ve been waiting for. Save $1000s on hotel bills! All you need to do is list your own home, add some photos and then contact other members to arrange your swap—then go on holiday! How to claim: Visit LoveHomeSwap.com/msualumni
National
Members save up to 20% on car rentals with National. View savings details.

Show Your Pride Member Gifts

MSU Alumni Member Static Decal
Display your school spirit everywhere you go with your membership decal.
Life Member License Plate Frame
Show your lifetime commitment to MSU with your life member license plate frame.  Single life memberships receive one license plate frame.  Family life memberships receive two.

Finance & Insurance Opportunities

MSUAA Bank of America WorldPoints®  MasterCard
Show your pride and support your school with the Montana State Alumni Association MasterCard from Bank of America. Earn WorldPoints® with every purchase and use your points to get cash back, travel and merchandise.  When you open an account or make a purchase, Bank of America makes a contribution to the MSU Alumni Association at no additional cost to you. Learn more about the MSUAA Bank of America WorldPoints MasterCard.
Liberty Mutual Insurance
Alumni of MSU have the opportunity to purchase auto, home and renters insurance at discounted group rates through a program called Group Savings Plus®.  Learn more about Liberty Mutual Insurance Group Savings Plus®.
GradMed® Short-term Health Insurance
Inexpensive, comprehensive short-term health insurance for alumni and family members under age 65. Great for new grads and other alumni between jobs.  Learn more about GradMed® short-term health insurance.
Alumni Aboard™ Travel Health Insurance
This group of four plans provides temporary health insurance to those traveling outside the U.S. or their home country. Insure against medical expenses, trip cancellation and/or baggage loss while traveling. Learn more about Alumni Aboard™ Travel Health Insurance.
AlumniTerm® Group Life Insurance
Affordable life insurance protection for alumni and their spouses up to age 60, in policy amounts up to $200,000.  Learn more about AlumniTerm® Group Life Insurance.