Membership in the Alumni Association is the best way to stay connected to the Miami University. Member benefits include a variety of valuable discounts.

For your convenience, we have grouped our benefits into four categories. To read more about the benefits of membership in the Alumni Association, click on the topic below.

• Special Offers
• Alumni Career Services
• Online Services
• Valuable Discount

Lifetime members also receive:
An engraved brick at the hub, the center of Miami's beautiful campus.

Members support:
Alumni Association Web Page
Regional Chapters
Constituent Alumni Groups
Prestigious Alumni Awards
The growth and vitality of your Miami University Alumni Association!

SPECIAL OFFERS
• 12 month Miami University Then & Now wall calendar
• Miami University Alumni Association decal
• Personalized membership card
• Wall Street Journal and EBSCO online database access

ALUMNI CAREER SERVICES
As a member of the Alumni Association you have access to a "member's only" package of expanded career services and resources including career advising with Leslie Marmor '80, assistant director for Alumni Career Services. Be sure to check out these services whether you are just beginning your career or thinking about the next step.

ONLINE SERVICES
Online services make it easy to stay up with what is going on at Miami.

Podcasting
Dues-paying members can use their computer or MP3 player to listen to complete lectures. For more information on this new feature, log on to Podcasting.

VALUABLE DISCOUNTS

Educational:

• Ed2Go online courses - In partnership with Miami University's Office of Lifelong Learning a 10% discount on all Ed2Go online courses! The courses are informative, fun, convenient, highly interactive, and you can complete any of the courses entirely from your home or office and at any time of the day or night. To receive the discount, simply enter your Alumni Membership number when registering at www.ed2go.com/muohio.
  
  
• Kaplan Test Preparation - $100 off selected Kaplan test preparation courses. www.kaptest.com

• Newport Aquarium- dues-paying members price is $17.00 for an adult, $10.00 for children ages 2-12 and children under 2 are Free.
  Click here or visit www.newportaquarium.com to purchase your discount tickets.

• EnterTRAINment Junction – dues-paying member price is $10.50 for combo ticket (Train Journey, American Railroading Museum, Train Expo, Imagination Junction interactive children’s play area and Seasonal Journey that changes based on the time of year).  Regular price is $16.95, $15.50 for seniors and $13.95 for children.  Just show your membership card in order to receive this discount.

• Kings Island - SAVE BIG on admission to Cedar Fair's Kings Island regular front gate admission price for the 2010 season! Adult ticket prices are $31.99 (regular front gate admission is $48.99). Children Ages 3 & under; under 48" tall / Ages 62 & up are $27.99 (regular front gate admission is $31.99). Just click on our partner link at www.visitkingsisland.com/miamialumni
  
  
• CoCo Key Water Resort - Members can up to save $5 on daily passes for the CoCo Key Water Resorts in Cincinnati, Omaha, Boston, Rockford and Chicago, Ill, with the added convenience of printing your admission tickets from your computer and presenting them at the entrance turnstiles bypassing ticket booth lines.
  
  
• Indian Ridge Golf Course - $4.00 off 18 holes of golf with cart (weekdays only) at Indian Ridge Golf Course.
  
  
• Miami University Performing Arts - Continue to check back as offers will be added throughout the year.
  
  
• Ticketmaster - Visit the Ticketdeals" page to find discounted Ticketmaster tickets to events in your area.
  
  
• Working Advantage - Save on movie tickets, theme parks, video rental coupons, hotels, Broadway theater, sporting events, gift certificates and online shopping. Check out this great program at: www.workingadvantage.com.

• Starwood Preferred Business®. - enjoy exclusive privileges every time you stay at Sheraton, Westin, Four Points by Sheraton, St. Regis or W hotels for business or leisure. Your Preferred Business benefits include:
  
  • An automatic upgrade to a Preferred Room at check-in* The convenience of 4 p.m. late checkout** Access to our company's Preferred Business rates
  • Two Starpoints® per U.S. dollar you spend ­ redeemable for free nights and more ­ all without blackout dates
    To participate, click here to set up your personal Starwood Preferred Guest® account.
    
    
• AAA Ohio new member discount - AAA Ohio new member discount of $5.00 at participating clubs within Ohio.
  
  
• Airport Fast Park - Save 12%-35% at Airport Fast Park depending upon location. Sign up for the Airport Frequent Parker program for free and you will automatically receive the member rate. You can also enter and exit without a ticket, use the EXPRESS lanes and accumulate points for FREE parking. Be sure to include Miami University Alumni Association on the company name line to receive your discount.
  
  
• Auto Europe - Save $20 or up to 25% off european car rental. Also save 5% off any airfare to Europe. Check out the AutoEurope Web site for travel resources, rail information and more.
  
  
• Choice Hotels - Discounts are available at over 5,000 participating Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality® Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Econo Lodge®, Rodeway Inn® and Suburban Extended Stay® brand hotels worldwide! Make reservations conveniently by booking online at www.choicehotels.com or by calling 800-259-2847. Don't forget you must book in advance and reference the Miami University Alumni Association's Special Rate Identification number.
  
  
• Rental Car Discounts - 15%-30% rental car discounts including Budget, National, Avis, Hertz and Alamo. Discount coupons will be sent in your member kit or email Andrea West at jacksoab@muohio.edu if you need updated coupons sooner.
  
  
• Staybridge Suites - Save up to 15% at Staybridge Suites Cincinnati-North, West Chester’s only upscale, all-suite hotel. All rooms feature fully-equipped kitchens and living rooms with brand new flat screen televisions and guests can enjoy a full, hot breakfast buffet that is included in the room rate, a 24 hour indoor pool and whirlpool, 24-hour business center and 24-hour fitness center. Located just minutes from Miami University and conveniently located near dozens of restaurants, upscale malls and many local attractions, call today and ask for the discounted Miami University alumni dues-member rate!
  
  
• VocationVacations - Save 10% on any VocationVacations holiday for a one-of-a-kind dream job adventure! Imagine if you had an opportunity to shed your current work for several days and delve into that dream job you've been envisioning...maybe a professional golfer, a photographer, a chocolatier, an animal trainer? When you make a reservation, simply identify yourself as a Miami University Alumni Association member.
  

Miami University

• Alumni Association merchandise discounts - 10% discount on Miami University Alumni Association merchandise.
  
  
• Miami University Bookstore - 10% Discount on selected items (regular priced clothing, gifts and general books) at the Miami University Bookstore (located online and in Shriver Center ). When ordering online, enter your membership number in the comments field and your discount will be taken at time of transaction.
  
  
• Chapter Events - Members receive discounts for local chapter events ranging from $2 to $20.
  
  
• Marcum Conference Center & Inn - $20 off room rates and special getaway packages throughout the year (excluding homecoming, graduation, alumni weekend and family weekend) and 7 – month priority room reservation privileges (excluding graduation and alumni weekend). Family weekend is also excluded from the 7-month priority room reservation privileges when family weekend is announced prior to March 1 of the same calendar year. Check room availability or reserve a room online. All reservations are subject to availability.
  
  • In addition, members receive 25% off a single or multi-day meeting package for planning a corporate meeting or a meeting of an affiliated association. For a multi-day meeting that includes a guest room block, the member’s group will also receive a complimentary welcome reception with appetizers.
    
    
• Recreational Sports Center - Save $75 off the $390 annual community rec center membership fee ($315) or $2 off the $7 daily pass rate ($5). If you have not visited Miami 's state-of-the art rec center you are really missing out. Be sure to show your membership card when you sign up to get your member discount.
  
  
• Alumni Weekend - Dues-paying members of the Alumni Association save $5.00 (per adult family member) off the weekend's registration fee.
  
  
• Dues-paying members of the alumni association can sign up for community borrowing privileges for just $5.00 ($25.00 value). This will give you full access to libraries on campus as well as online databases available in the library. Check out what is available at www.lib.muohio.edu
  
  
• Miami Ringtones - Miami ringtones are available for your phone!  Ringtones include the Beta Bells, Alma Mater and Miami Fight Song.  Please be advised that although this is a free service for our dues-paying members, your carrier may include a fee for ringtones depending upon your text messaging and data transfer plan.  

Retail Merchandise:

• Members have the opportunity to purchase award-winning HP and Compaq consumer products at discounted prices. As an HP Academy customer, you can take advantage of exclusive education discounts and HP Academy-only deals (typically up to 10% below starting price).
  

• Fathead.com Members receive 15% off all wall graphics, including Miami University RedHawk, Ben Roethlisberger and more!
  
  
• Personal Wine Program & Wines.com - save 10% on Miami wines at Personal Wine Program as well as etched bottles and wine merchandise at Wines.com. Visit www.personalwine.com/miami
  
  
• Brooks Brothers, Brooks Brothers Factory Outlets, Adrienne Vittadini and Carolee stores - 15% discount on regular and everyday value priced merchandise at all stores nationwide through a partnership with Retail Brand Alliance (not valid for online or catalog purchases). To sign-up for this member-only discount, check the members-only area to obtain the organization ID and Pin Code. Visit membership.brooksbrothers.com to register.
  
  
• JoS. A. Banks - 20% discount on all regularly priced merchandise at at any of the 206 JoS. A. Banks stores nationwide JoS. A. Banks stores nationwide as well as catalog and internet orders. Sale items are excluded from the discount.
  
  
• Alumni Association merchandise discounts - 10% discount on Miami University Alumni Association merchandise.
  
  
• Miami University Bookstore - 10% Discount on selected items (regular priced clothing, gifts and general books) at the Miami University Bookstore (located online and in Shriver Center ). When ordering online, enter your membership number in the comments field and your discount will be taken at time of transaction.
  

Services:

• All American Event & Party – 15% discount on any rental. Products include tents, tables, chairs, linens, bleachers, staging, concession and even cooking equipment. With years of experience assisting sports teams, restaurants, universities and the public, All American Event & Party can add the just the right touch to your event. To obtain the discount, call or email Kevin Bruner (513-521-6500 or needitrentit@aol.com) and mention promotional code 529. And graduating seniors planning graduation parties will recive a 20% discount on any tent package offered by All American Event & Party.
  
  
• The Knolls of Oxford - For those of you approaching retirement or looking for options for loved ones, The Knolls of Oxford is a great place to spend your retirement. Did you know that Oxford was ranked #4 as the place to retire on www.TopRetirements.com? The Knolls is offering all dues-paying members half-off the $300 application fee for a $150 savings!
  
  
• Moving Boxes - Moving Day Boxes is offering Miami University Alumni a 10% discount on moving boxes and moving supplies. Simply shop on-line. After you order is placed use the Rapid Rebate Form to claim your discount. Enjoy Free Shipping on all orders. Proud Better Business Bureau Member.
  
  
• Working Advantage - Save 20-30% on movie tickets, theme parks, video rental coupons, hotels, Broadway theater, sporting events, gift certificates and online shopping.
  

GENERAL DISCLAIMER
Miami University and the Alumni Association receive compensation from some of the businesses that provide the services displayed on this Web site. Neither Miami University nor the Alumni Association represent that the services being offered by these businesses are the only ones that may be available. You should determine whether the services being offered are appropriate for your particular needs.

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact Miami University Alumni Associationat MUAA@muohio.edu.