Alumni benefits
DISCOUNTS, TRAVEL, CAREER SUPPORT AND MOREA degree isn’t the only reward for your hard work at VCU.
Explore your benefits
All VCU alumni have access to an exclusive array of resources and discounts, including insurance, career support and lifelong learning, access to campus resources and more.
Benefits
- Alumni-owned business directory: Share your entrepreneurial endeavors or shop alumni makers and service providers in Richmond and beyond.
- Career coaches: Looking for career advice? These VCU alums can help you explore, develop and manage your professional growth.
- Online journals: Access a range of online academic and business publications, journals and reports. Access this benefit through VCU Link. Sign in or create an account to get started. Once logged in, go to Resources and then Alumni benefits.
- VCU Continuing and Professional Education: Receive a 10% discount on many personal enrichment and professional development courses.
- VCU Link: Join (for free) VCU’s online community to network, get career advice and make meaningful professional relationships.
- Virtual book club: Join our free virtual community to connect with fellow alumni and enjoy reading, lifelong learning, personal growth, novels and other books.
- Webinars: View presentations from alumni experts and industry insiders sharing their expertise to help you maintain your personal and professional edge.
- RecWell membership: Alumni can purchase membership to VCU’s Recreational and Well-Being at a special rate.
- VCU Libraries access: Enjoy free borrowing privileges for items in the collection and invitations to special events and lectures.
- Black & Gold Mastercard: Show your VCU pride with the Black & Gold Mastercard, offering cash back, rewards points or a great rate, plus special VCU discounts.
- Entertainment and travel discounts: Save up to 60% off theme parks, hotels, concerts, movie tickets and more with TicketsatWork. Select “become a member,” then “company code” and use the code “VCUALUMNI.”
- The Graduate: Receive a 15% discount at the Graduate by Hilton Richmond when you book your hotel room online. Access this benefit through VCU Link. Sign in or create an account to get started. Once logged in, go to Resources and then Alumni benefits.
- Travel insurance: Whether your next trip will take you across the state or across the globe, travel with the protection of Travel Insurance Select. With three plan levels, there are options for different needs and budgets.
- Alumni travel: Explore the world on one-of-a-kind adventures while connecting with like-minded alumni.
- Active Fit & Direct: Browse from thousands of fitness options with no long-term contracts. Access this benefit through VCU Link. Sign in or create an account to get started. Once logged in, go to Resources and then Alumni benefits.
- Fios by Verizon: Save up to $10/month when you switch to ultrafast and reliable Fios home internet. Access this benefit through VCU Link. Sign in or create an account to get started. Once logged in, go to Resources and then Alumni benefits.
- Flagstop Car Wash: Get a 20% discount off Flagstop Car Wash's Monthly Wash Club Membership. Access this benefit through VCU Link. Sign in or create an account to get started. Once logged in, go to Resources and then Alumni benefits.
- Health and life insurance: Get the insurance coverage you need, whether you’ve just graduated, are established with a family and career or are getting ready to enjoy a well-earned retirement.
- Home, auto and renters insurance: You can compare and save on home, auto and renter's insurance with Farmers Insurance Choice. Plus, bundle and save to enjoy the convenience of having all your policies with one provider.
- VCU gifts: From spirit wear and home décor to fine gifts and accessories, shop M.LaHart’s catalog of exclusive VCU merchandise.
- VCU Spirit Shop: Show your uncommon spirit with VCU gear, including special collections for colleges, schools, families and alumni.
Other perks
VCU merchandise
From spirit wear and home décor to fine gifts and accessories, shop our exclusive VCU merchandise.
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Alumni travel
Explore the world on one-of-a-kind adventures while connecting with like-minded alumni.
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Career and personal development
Connect with career coaches, plan your next steps, or just learn something new.
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