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Stay connected with Jayhawks everywhere

We believe your Jayhawk journey should never end. And though you may not be on campus anymore, you can still stay connected to all the people and things you loved at KU!

Member Benefits

Access

Exclusive KU Items
  • Access to exclusive members-only KU items
  • Member appreciation gifts at events
  • Members-only giveaways

First opportunity to register for popular events like Rock Chalk Forever, Jayhawk Roundup and more!

Celebrate your Jayhawk pride and that hard-earned KU diploma with a stylish degree frame, handsome diploma frame with tassel holder, or a unique diploma display featuring the Allen Fieldhouse or Campanile.

Choose your favorite University of Kansas diploma frame from our partners at Churchill Classics, then customize and make it your own!

Showcase your University of Kansas pride in style with Jostens’ collection of stunning class rings. Browse multiple designs and order a ring that celebrates your University of Kansas accomplishments and your style.

The Ambler Student Recreation Center is located on the KU Campus. KU Alumni Association members have the following benefits:

  • Member access for $7 per day or $25 per month
  • Buy an annual members pass for $300 (limited number available)
  • Spouses and domestic partners of members are eligible for the same rates
  • Access to the Outdoor Pursuits Program, which includes the ability to check out bikes, tents, canoes, and camping equipment. 

Content

Kansas Alumni Magazine

Four printed issues of Kansas Alumni magazine mailed each year, plus digital access to the magazine

Members receive our annual calendar with beautiful campus scenes, mailed with the fall issue of Kansas Alumni magazine.

  • Exclusive, members-only content for registered users\
  • Member giveaways and contests
  • Breaking news alerts from KU

Our monthly members-only e-newsletter, News from the Nest, contains the latest campus, alumni and student news, delivered straight to your inbox

Savings

KU Bookstore

10-20% discount on catalog, online or in-store items at the KU Bookstore, the official merchandise partner of the KU Alumni Association

  • Includes the Kansas Union, Burge Union, and Edwards Campus locations
  • Excludes textbooks, other exclusions may apply
  • To receive your KU Alumni member discount online, add your 10-digit alumni ID number in the “special instructions” box in the last step of the checkout process. KU Bookstore will cross-check their current membership and will then apply the discount on all eligible items on the backend. Please use the same email address for your online order that you receive emails from the KU Alumni Association at in order for the bookstore to match your order with your alumni record. 
  • Discounts at favorite restaurants, retailers, theme parks, travel vendors and more with our discount program, exclusively for members
  • Access the program here or through the KU Alumni app.

Your KU Alumni Association has partnered with select insurance companies to provide you with cost-effective group rates and discounts.

Home, Auto, Business and Recreational

Farmers Insurance logo

Quality coverage at a great price. Farmers Insurance® has coverage options that you can customize and lots of ways you could save with discounts and Policy PerksSM. Farmers offers a broad range of product offerings including Home, Auto, Business, and Recreational insurance. Call 800-840-8646 today to find out more about switching to Farmers Insurance.

 

Life, Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term Care and Travel

Click here for more information.

All of our affinity partners are required to keep personal information confidential.

  • 10% discount on tickets for Lied Center Presents performances
  • Discount available in-person at the ticket office or by phone
  • Have your Alumni Association membership card available when you buy tickets
  • KU Alumni Life and Presidents Club members may dine at Lawrence Country Club on the day before, day of and the day after KU football and basketball games (excluding Mondays and Fridays)
  • Reservations are required: call 785.843.2866, ext. 6
  • Lawrence Country Club membership is not required

20% off books published by University Press of Kansas

The Osher Institute is a part of KU Continuing Education that is committed to creating accessible and innovative learning environments throughout Kansas and Greater Kansas City, with a special focus on participants age 50 and older.

  • Members are eligible for a $10 discount of the first course fee of $45

Members receive 10% off all Kaplan graduate and college prep courses withe code (not valid with any other discounts and offers)

Contact Gordon Taylor at 800.987.3608 and identify yourself as a member of the KU Alumni Association to receive the following benefits:

  • 60% off your next move with North American Van Lines
  • FREE replacement cost insurance for your move

 

  • Home Chef is home cooking made simple and delivered right to your door. From 15 minute meals to 30+ minute masterpieces with options for veggie, low-carb or cal-conscious – you’ll find tons of meals that fit your changing schedule and tastes. Pick from meal kit options like our no prep, no mess Oven-Ready kits or fancy up dinner with our Culinary Collection.
  • University of Kansas Alumni save $190 with Home Chef! That’s up to 19 meals free. Go to homechef.com/KU and use code KU19 to pick your 19 free meals today! *Maximum discount per box is $47.50. 19 Free Meals does not apply to orders fewer than 10 servings per week. New customers only. Once redeemed, full balance of the offer expires 10 weeks after you sign up.

  • homechef.com/KU

As a member of the KU alumni family, you are eligible for an exclusive discount on a purchase or refinance home loan. Learn more at www.kualumnimortgage.com

Ways to Engage

The Jayhawk Career Network

The Jayhawk Career Network gives students and alumni access to career resources, jobs, events, programming and connections at every stage of their career.

Keep KU in the palm of your hand with the KU Alumni app!

  • Join, renew or upgrade your membership
  • Read Kansas Alumni magazine
  • Activate Student Alumni Network
  • Access the Free Food Finder for students
  • Find events in your area
  • Get the latest KU and alumni news
  • Access members-only discounts

The KU Alumni app, powered by Kansas Lottery, is for all students, alumni, friends and fans of the University of Kansas. Rock Chalk!

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Contact us for more info

Angie Storey

Senior Vice President of Donor and Member Relations

Email
angiestorey@kualumni.org

Call
785.864.4761

Austin Johanning

Assistant Director of Membership

Email
ajohanning@kualumni.org

Call
800.584.2957

Welcome to the University of Kansas Alumni Association

Your membership in the KU Alumni Association is the single most powerful way to make all of KU stronger, including the value of your own degree. Through your membership, the Association: