Forever Highlanders
Your connection to UCR doesn’t end as a student. As alumni, you have access to a network of over 143,000 Highlanders through events, career services, alumni based networks and chapters, and much more.
UCR Alumni Association membership is free to all alumni and is the next best thing to being back on campus.
The association has partnered with Cuseum, a digital membership card company, to offer a digital card to all degreed alumni. New graduates will receive an email from Cuseum to sign up for a digital membership card in April. If you did not receive an email, use the link below to request a card.
Membership Benefits
- Access to extended career services.
- Book borrowing privileges at all 10 UC Libraries.
- Discounts up to 30% off Dell Products.
- Theme park and concert/events discounts.
- Hotel and car rental discounts.
- Discounted lodging and winter activities at Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort.
- 10% off UC Riverside Extension Courses and discounts at many UC Extensions.
- Discounted travel packages through AHI Travel and AESU Young Alumni Journeys.
- 10% discount at the UCR Bookstore.
- Discounted tickets to UCR Athletics home events.
- Discounted Meyer and Associates Insurance Related Products.
- Spotlight News Premium Subscription Discount.
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Alpine Club Discount
- Discounted gym memberships through Active & Fit Direct
- To access membership portal click here and input the password listed in your digital membership card.
As an alumnus, employee, or retiree of UC Riverside you may be eligible for discount savings on your purchase or refinance home loan with American Pacific Mortgage.
Benefit Savings
• Up to $750 credit toward closing costs
• Exclusive Keys on Time Guarantee program*
• Build peace of mind with APM’s Securelock program that allows you to lock an interest rate even BEFORE a property is identified.
• 1st time homebuyer program - In office consultation to discuss purchase and refinance options
Homebuyers
Workshop Learn from their team of mortgage experts about current market conditions, down payment assistance programs and more!
Learn more about benefits provided at https://www.jasonmata.com/uc-riverside
Providing real benefits to help you secure the coverage you need since 2021.
Insurance Products
• Life
• Accidental Death
• Travel
• Long Term Care
• Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness
• Accident
• Hospital Indemnity
• Pet
• Identity Theft
• Small Business
• Medicare Supps
Financial Services
• Real Estate Benefits: connect with a network of hand-selected agents—and earn a cash rebate
• Advisory Services provide customized, confidential, no-cost guidance from licensed insurance advisors
Financial Services
Most options are available to alumni, students, faculty, and staff, as well as each of their spouses, domestic partners, children, parents, and siblings
Learn more about benefits provided at https://UCR.MeyerAndAssoc.com/ or contact directly at 800-635-7801, Hello@MeyerAndAssoc.com
Membership FAQs
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Who is eligible for UCR Alumni Association membership?
Membership is open to all graduates of UCR.
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Why are membership cards digital?
Digital membership cards download to the wallet on your smartphone, so there's no need to wait for a card to arrive in the mail. Your membership card will also be updated regularly as we add benefits for your use.
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What can I do with this card?
You can use the digital membership card the same way you use a physical membership card. Just pull out your phone, open your digital wallet and display the card to verify that you are an activated member of the UCR Alumni Association.
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What are my benefits?
The UCR Alumni Association offers more than a dozen different alumni benefits, and more are being added all the time. From discounts on auto rentals, Dell technology, theme park discounts, UCR Bookstore discounts, to savings on insurance, we've got you covered. Download the card to see everything you can use.
Member benefits are subject to change.
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How do I access a specific membership benefit?
Extension Center discounts - please contact a member of the UCR Extension team at 951-827-4105 and have a copy of your membership card accessible for proof of membership. Bookstore online discount - please contact sm8106@bncollege.com and have a copy of your card.
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How long will my membership last?
Memberships are valid for two years after activation. Members will receive an email once their digital card has expired that will ask them to reactivate their membership.
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Do I have to be a member to keep my UCR student email address?
UCR alumni who graduated after 2010 have access to their UCR email address for life, regardless of UCR Alumni Association membership status. For assistance, email ucralum@ucr.edu or call the Alumni Association office at 951-827-2586.
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Does my membership provide online library journal access?
No, however, members can access journal databases by visiting any UC Campus Library as accessing the online database once inside the library.
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What support is available to help with downloading my card?
For help downloading your card to your phone, view this link.
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I prefer a physical membership card or my cell phone does not have the capability to download the digital card, do I have to download a digital card?
For lifetime members, feel free to continue to use the membership card that was previously issued to you. If you ever need a replacement physical card, feel free to contact our alumni office at (951) 827-2586 or ucralum@ucr.edu to request one.
For annual members, we have discontinued production of physical annual cards. If you would like to join the alumni association and would not like to or are unable to download a digital card, feel free to contact the Alumni Association office at (951) 827-2586 or ucralum@ucr.edu.
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Why did membership change from dues-paying to free?
The UCR Alumni Association board of directors voted to shift from a dues-paying membership organization to a more inclusive program that will increase meaningful engagement among our more than 143,000 Highlander alumni around the world. Nothing else is changing other than we are no longer charging dues and the digital card is a matter of convenience.
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I am not a UCR graduate, but I used to have an alumni membership when dues based to use the campus library, How can I get access to the library?
Community members 18 and older may obtain a UCR library card at circulation desks with proof of address (e.g. driver's license). The fee is $65 for regular borrowers, $40 for senior borrowers (55 or older), and $35 for Watkins Society members. Visit the library site for more information.