Wisconsin Made
Exclusively for WAA members, a 10% discount on any Wisconsinmade.com order. WisconsinMade Artisan Collective is an online store that partners with over 150 Wisconsin artisans who create products with pride and passion including Babcock Hall ice cream, bratwurst, cheese and Badger apparel. Use promo code: wisalum.
1800Flowers.com
Everything is coming up roses, and tulips, and daffodils, etc. when WAA members take advantage of this exclusive offer: save 15% on every flower and gift order at 1800Flowers.com. Simply enter the promo code UWALUMNI during checkout to receive your members-only discount.
Milwaukee Marathon
WAA members can receive 15% off for marathon, half marathon and 5k registration in the Milwaukee Marathon, taking place at the Fiserv Forum on Saturday, April 11th, 2020. Runners and supporters will enjoy an after-party with drinks and live music. Use promo code UWALUMNI20 when registering.
Pure Cycles
When you’re looking for some real pedal power, look to Pure Cycles. Founded by two UW alumni, Pure Cycles sells a variety of bicycles that emphasize comfort, style, ease of use, and savings for WAA members! That’s right, members can save 15% on purchases at purecycles.com. Enter code UWALUMNI at checkout.
Additional Benefits
Check out the variety of additional benefits available exclusively for WAA members.
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WAA Travel
Much like WAA membership, WAA Travel offers a special sense of community. So it’s only natural that it’s a member benefit. This means that at least one person in your traveling party must be a member in order to book a tour and explore the world with Badgers. Learn more.
Alumni Learning
Because we never stop learning, it’s great that members can save on a wide variety of alumni learning programs. Member pricing is available on everything from Made in Wisconsin tours to lecture series and more. Learn more.
Grandparents University®
WAA membership is the sole gateway to registering for this wildly popular program that brings Badgers young and old together to experience college life through interactive, hands-on learning. Learn more.
Address Labels
The only thing WAA members need to do to receive personalized address labels with a touch of Badger flair is watch the mail. That’s because each spring, WAA sends out a pack of complimentary labels to all current members.
Badger Insider Magazine
While all alumni receive On Wisconsin Magazine, only WAA members get a free subscription to the lighthearted Badger Insider Magazine. Filled with fun stories and interesting articles, the Insider is what being a Badger is all about.
UW-Madison Libraries Online Access
Only current students, faculty, and WAA members receive exclusive online access to Project Muse, and the ProQuest ABI/INFORM database — perfect for doing research at work or home.
Home Field Advantage
Offered only to WAA members, Home Field Advantage football packages include hard-to-find Badger home game tickets, deluxe accommodations and everything else necessary to spend a great weekend in Madison!
Career Resources
Members can get a leg up on current or future job-hunts by ordering a pack of FREE, professionally branded business cards.
Campus
University of Wisconsin Press
Save 30% on all UW Press titles as a WAA member! Peruse more than 1,400 titles currently in print, including general interest books, books by scholars, and regional books about Wisconsin and the Upper Midwest. To redeem this exclusive offer, make your title selection(s), click on the shopping cart, choose among cloth, paper, or e-book formats and type “WAA” in the promo code box.
2-for-1 Athletic Tickets
WAA members can cheer the Badgers on to victory at select regular season sporting events — and bring a friend for FREE!
The Fluno Center
The Fluno Center is conveniently located on University Avenue, one block from the Kohl Center. The Fluno Center offers all the comforts you expect from an upscale lodging facility, including complimentary wireless, a fitness center, on-site parking, and award winning dining. WAA members get 10% off the best available rate. To make a reservation and receive your member discount, visit fluno.com and click on Book a Room. You’ll then click the Promo/Corporate Code button and enter “WAA” to receive your special rate.
University Club
A historic campus landmark, the University Club now provides memorable dining experiences for club members. And WAA members can save 50% on membership in this exclusive Madison establishment. Call (608) 262-5023 for information.
Restaurant
Fast Lanes
New to Columbus, WI, Fast Lanes. Featuring 12 bowling lanes, arcade, large bar and full dining room with additional private rooms availabke for meetings up to 35 or private personal celebrations. WAA members receive 10% off regularly priced food items. (Cannot be combined with any other promotions, coupons, discounts or happy hour specials).
Sprecher’s Restaurant and Pub
In Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Dells and Watertown, Sprecher’s is a great place for business lunches, family dinners, special events and great happy hours. We feature plenty of dining space for groups of all sizes with private dining rooms available as well. WAA members receive 10% off regularly priced food items. (Cannot be combined with any other promotions, coupons, discounts or happy hour specials.)
Tutto Pasta State Street
A delicious deal awaits WAA members — 10% off meal purchases! A classic Italian trattoria, Tutto Pasta has nearly every imaginable pasta type on the menu and a wonderful variety of pizza choices made in the delectable Italian tradition. Must show WAA member card to receive this discount.
The Nitty Gritty
WAA members receive a FREE side with any sandwich purchase before 2 p.m. Monday – Friday at the Nitty Gritty. The Nitty Gritty is the Official Birthday Place with locations in Madison (223 N Frances St), Middleton (1021 N Gammon Rd) and Sun Prairie (315 E Linnerud Dr). Must show WAA member card. (Not valid with other offers or discounts. Maximum value $2).
Retail
Pure Cycle
When you’re looking for some real pedal power, look to Pure Cycles. Founded by two UW alumni, Pure Cycles sells a variety of bicycles that emphasize comfort, style, ease of use, and savings for WAA members! That’s right, members can save 15% on purchases at purecycles.com. Enter code UWALUMNI at checkout.
“The Terrace”
Remember those pleasant days on the Terrace? Keep those fond memories close to your heart with this canvas keepsake available at a “Badger football” discounted price. Bonus: WAA members receive an additional 10% off any art piece when visiting Marcia Friedman Studio. Simply enter promo code WAA100719 at check out.
Tailgate
WAA members score 25% off purchases at Tailgate! Their vintage UW–Madison gear is perfect no matter when you graduated, and no matter what the weather. Tailgate has what you need! Offer good in store only at their new Mayfair Mall location, 2500 N Mayfair Rd.
The University Book Store
Visit the University Book Store for a great selection of Badger clothing and gift items, books, art/office/school supplies and much more. WAA Members receive 15% off one collegiate clothing or gift item. In store only — State Street, Hilldale and Janesville only. Offer excludes sales items — see store for details.
Berkeley Running Company
WAA members get $10 off shoe purchases. Berkeley Running Company, located at 2852 University Avenue, Madison and their newest location in Berkeley, CA (perfect, right?) at 1676 Shattuck Avenue, features the finest selection of apparel, gear and accessories, and the highest level of service. Must show WAA member card. (Offer not valid with any other offer, discount or sale items.)
Office Depot/OfficeMax
WAA members can save up to 80% on over 93,000 products at Office Depot and OfficeMax (now one company)! Enjoy these exclusive savings when you shop online or in any store. Plus, FREE next-day delivery on online orders over $50! Shop online or print off a FREE Store Purchasing Card.
Simply Snackin’
10 AMAZING on-the-go protein snacks – delicious AND nutritious! Gluten free 60 calorie snacks, NO artificial flavors or colors. “Crafted In Our Family-Owned Micro-Snackery” Oshkosh, Wisconsin. 10% discount code UWALUMNI at simplysnackin.com.
1800Flowers.com
Everything is coming up roses, and tulips, and daffodils, etc. when WAA members take advantage of this exclusive offer: save 15% on every flower and gift order at 1800Flowers.com. Simply enter the promo code UWALUMNI during checkout to receive your members-only discount.
Smart Motors
WAA members can drive off with a great deal from Smart Motors of Madison. Members are eligible to receive family pricing on new Toyota purchases and any consumer rebates and low rate finance programs available at the time of delivery. This offer is available by appointment only. Learn more.
Ticket Monster
WAA members save big on concerts, sporting events, theater performances, even the movies by taking advantage of exclusive Ticket Monster discounts! Simply sign up using the company identifier “uwalum” and start saving on tickets today.
Wisconsinmade.com
Exclusively for WAA Members, a 10% discount on any order with member code: wisalum at Wisconsinmade.com. WisconsinMade Artisan Collective is an online store bringing Wisconsin to you! We partner with over 150 Wisconsin artisans who create products with pride and passion including Wisconsin favorites like Babcock Hall Ice Cream, Bratwurst, Cheese and Badger apparel.
Yahara Bay Distillery
Cheers to this benefit! WAA members receive 10% off bottle purchases at Yahara Bay Distillers (and $500 off rental fees for event space). To redeem, show your member card and this promotion (via smartphone or print out) when checking out at Yahara Bay Distillers at 6250 Nesbitt Road, #200, Fitchburg, WI. Yahara Bay Distillers is Madison’s first and premier small batch distillery. Using the best local ingredients, Yahara Bay produces 20+ products ranging from Gin and Vodka to whiskeys and liqueurs. Only valid for those 21 and over.
Brooks Brothers
Wisconsin Alumni Association members can enroll for the Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership Card and obtain 15% off merchandise in-store, by phone or online.
Accommodations & Travel
Car Rental Discounts
WAA members get up to to 25% off AVIS and BUDGET rates, with additional coupon offerings.
The Fluno Center
The Fluno Center is conveniently located on University Avenue, one block from the Kohl Center. The Fluno Center offers all the comforts you expect from an upscale lodging facility, including complimentary wireless, a fitness center, on-site parking, and award winning dining. WAA members get 10% off the best available rate. To make a reservation and receive your member discount, visit fluno.com and click on Book a Room. You’ll then click the Promo/Corporate Code button and enter “WAA” to receive your special rate.
Graduate Madison
Welcome back to the glory days of college life, with a few of the new comforts you probably didn’t have the first time around. WAA members will receive 10% off the best available rate at the Graduate Madison. Limited blackout dates apply. Call (608)257-4391 or book online with the code UWALUMNI.
The Edgewater
Along with basking in the revival of a historic Madison hotel, WAA members can get up to 15% off the best available rate at The Edgewater and receive the following special amenity at check-in: specialty cheese plate and two Spotted Cow beers. The restored property, on the shores of Lake Mendota, adjacent to the UW, and steps from the state Capitol, boasts completely new interiors, several restaurants, a magnificent spa, ballrooms, and a large outdoor plaza.
HotelRED
WAA members get 10% off the regular room rate at HotelRed, a full-service boutique hotel, located at the corner of Monroe and Regent Streets with a view of Camp Randall Stadium. Call (608) 819-8228 to book today and ask for the WAA discount.
Lowell Center – Lodging and Conference Center
Just a few blocks from UW campus and walking distance from Memorial Union and State Street, steps from the shopping, dining and vibrant nightlife of downtown Madison; Lowell Center’s comfortable guest rooms and modern amenities promise a pleasurable getaway. Guests enjoy free breakfast buffet, free parking, free wifi, exercise room, sauna and the area’s largest indoor pool. Lowell Center is everything you need to unwind at the heart of the UW’s beautiful flagship campus. Alumni are always welcome!
Orlando Employee Discounts
WAA members can save up to 35% on an Orlando Vacation! Orlando Employee Discounts offers exclusive pricing on hotels and vacation homes in and around Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando, as well as discounts on tickets for all Orlando area theme parks and attractions! Click here to access your discounts and book.
Hilton Garden Inn Wisconsin Dells
Great deal in the Dells — WAA members get 10% off the best available rate on any room type and at any time of the year at the Hilton Garden Inn! Plus, members can start each day with a delicious cooked-to-order breakfast in the hotel’s Garden Grille & Bar for only $9.95. This welcoming hotel, with its indoor swimming pool, fitness center and attractive guest rooms, makes you feel right at home. Use the code “WAA” when booking to receive discount.
Best Western Premier Park Hotel
Exclusive to members of WAA, receive 25% off any available room at the Park Hotel Sunday through Thursday when visiting Madison for leisure travel. Limited blackout dates apply. Call 608-285-8000 or 800-279-8811 and ask for code UWAL2.
The Buckingham Inn Bed & Breakfast
WAA members receive 20% off our best available rate at The Buckingham Inn Bed & Breakfast. Relax at this classically restored 1911 residence at the west edge of the UW campus just one block from Camp Randall Stadium. Luxury suites, spacious private baths, savory complete breakfasts and off-street parking. Use Special Rate Promo Code waa20 when booking online, or mention this offer by phone, 608-819-8029. Not available for certain Badger football weekends and special events.
Riverview Bed and Breakfast
This charming B&B is the perfect spot for WAA members to unwind and enjoy a 10% discount when booking a two-night stay. Located on the White River in Neshkoro, a quiet village in central Wisconsin, Riverview makes an ideal home base for day trips to the Dells, Madison, Green Bay, and an off-the-beaten-path lodging to get away from it all. Contact innkeeper Marilyn at rivervu_marilyn@charter.net or 920-293-4423 to book your stay, and mention your WAA membership to receive your discount.
Livingston Inn Bed & Breakfast
WAA members receive $195/night weekends (normally $225) and $150/night weekdays (normally $175) at the Livingston Inn Bed & Breakfast. This breathtaking B&B features nine fireplaces, eleven-foot first floor ceilings, lake access and stunning architectural details inside and out. All rooms include private baths, working fireplaces and full breakfast daily. Call toll free for reservations, 877-529-6317.
Cameo Rose
Cameo Rose is an award winning Victorian-style inn located on 120 scenic acres 10 minutes south of Madison or 20 minutes from UW-Madison campus. WAA members receive $20 off regular daily rate per night.
Eagle Harbor Inn
The Eagle Harbor Inn was voted the Top Door County Inn. This intimate and welcoming establishment offers elegant one and two bedroom Whirlpool Suites with two-way fireplace and kitchen. Or, choose from the unique bed and breakfast rooms, where a full breakfast is served garden-side. Rates start at $107. As a WAA member, enjoy 10% off the Whirlpool Suites and Bed and Breakfast Inn Rooms (excludes Tilla and Tillie. Discount not available on national holidays and festival weekends). Mention UW Alumni when booking online.
Services
Bekins
Save up to 28% on full-service moving, and up to 35% on storage services, from Wheaton World Wide Moving | Bekins Van Lines with your WAA membership. Ready to start the moving process? Call (800) 491-2270 or click here to learn more.
Offices.net
At Offices.net we appreciate the importance of choosing the right office space. With our industry expertise, we will make sure you find the space that fits both your needs and budget. Offices.net will give all WAA Members $100.00 cash-back on all bookings over $200.00. Simply redeem by emailing and include the confirmation number from your booking.
Capitol Lakes Aquatic and Wellness Center
As the preferred partner of the Wisconsin Alumni Association, WAA members enjoy exclusive benefits at Capitol Lakes’ full-service fitness center and a variety of discounts on their variety of health and wellness programs.
Kaplan Test Prep
WAA members can save 10 percent off the cost of test-preparation courses for the GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, OAT, and PCAT, as well as the PSAT, SAT, and ACT. Simply use the code ALUMNI10 when you register online to redeem the member discount.
Revolution Prep
WAA members receive $250 toward academic or test-preparation tutoring with expert, professional tutors. Get access to tutors in every subject, anytime, anywhere. Revolution Prep has successfully raised the grades and test scores of millions of students worldwide.
Madison Magazine
South Central Wisconsin’s original, trusted, & award-winning guide to everything Madison. Dining, the arts, home trends, business news, Best of Madison, Top Docs, Top Dentist and more, every month in Madison Magazine. Sign up for your DISCOUNTED subscription today! Enter promo code WAA2017 to receive your discount! Call 608-270-3623 if you have any questions.
The Economist
The Economist is one of the most trusted, widely recognized, and well-read current affairs weekly publications — covering politics, business, science and technology, and books and arts. And now, WAA members can take advantage of a 12 for $12 introductory offer with 10% off subsequent quarterly renewals (12 weeks) to The Economist. Members can also receive 10% off on annual subscriptions to this renowned paper. Subscribe now
WAA Partners
Refinance Your Student Loans and Save with UW Credit Union
UW Credit Union is proud to be the official student loan refinance partner of the WAA. They make paying off your student loans easier and more affordable. Take advantage of lowering your interest rate and potentially see a reduction in monthly payments! Apply today.
Enjoy Advantages from American Family
As the Official Insurance Partner of the Wisconsin Alumni Association, American Family Insurance will help protect what you’ve worked so hard to achieve, and will reward you with nice discounts. Learn more.
Show Badger Pride with New University of Wisconsin Card Designs
The Wisconsin Alumni Association (WAA) and UW Credit Union have partnered to offer University of Wisconsin Credit and Debit Cards. Stay connected with UW-Madison and show your Badger pride with a Bucky Badger card design. Learn more and check out the card images.
WPS Health Insurance
Visit any UW-affiliated health care provider who accepts Medicare with a WPS Medicare supplement. WPS, the official Medicare supplement partner of the Wisconsin Alumni Association, is a Wisconsin-based health insurance company that has been serving Medicare-eligible Badgers since the program began. Let WPS’ excellent customer service help you get the most out of your coverage. Learn more.
Is Your Business Protected from the Unexpected?
A small business is a big investment. You’ve poured a lot into it – money, time and hard work. Let American Family Insurance help you, arm your business with the best possible policy. Learn more.
Capitol Lakes
The preferred retirement community for all retired Badgers and downtown Madison’s only Continuing Care Retirement Community. Priority access, special discounts, and some complimentary benefits if you become a WAA member.