Other Perks and Benefits for employees

Alpine Club

The Alpine Club is a discount card that entitles all of our employees to receive a 15% discount on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway admission and 10% discount at the restaurants and gift shops. For more information visit pstramway.com.

Auto & Home Insurance Providers

California Casualty A+ Auto & Home Insurance Plus:

USD Employees receive discounts through California Casualty A+ Auto and Home Insurance Plus.  Some of the savings include:

• Low rates with your university employee discount
• Multi-policy discounts for auto and home coverage
• Auto discounts for family members who are good students or mature drivers – plus many other auto discounts
• New home and nonsmoker discounts
• Theft of personal property from your vehicle covered up to $250
• Optional personal property replacement cost endorsement applies to your personal property – not just a home, but anywhere in the world. 

For your free, no-obligation quote call 1-877-999-8927 press #2 or call Inez Morales at 1-619-807-4479 or e-mail imorales@calcas.com.

Liberty Mutual: 

University of San Diego Employee Group member benefits include savings on auto and home insurance! As a member of University of San Diego Employee Group, you qualify for a special group discount* on your auto, home, and renter's insurance through Group Savings Plus® from Liberty Mutual. This unique program allows you to purchase high-quality auto, home, and renters insurance at low group rates through the convenience of payroll deduction, electronic funds transfer, or direct billing at home. For a free, no-obligation coverage evaluation and rate quote, call Cynthia Kelley at (760) 930-0841 ext. 58245, or email: cynthia.kelley@libertymutual.com.  For more information visit http://www.libertymutual.com/usdeg. 

* Group discounts, other discounts, and credits are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. Certain discounts apply to specific coverages only. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify. Coverage provided and underwritten by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company and its affiliates, 175 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA

Bookstore

USD employees enjoy a 10% discount on purchases at the bookstore except: textbooks, university frames, consignment CDs/DVDs, printer ink/toner supplies (including ink refill program), computer hardware and computer software. For additional information about the bookstore, please click here.

Breastfeeding Facilities on Campus

The University of San Diego supports breastfeeding mothers by providing a private, comfortable room for nursing.  It is open to all students, staff and faculty free of charge.  The room comes equipped with a glider, changing table, sink and cleansing supplies.  Hours are Monday through Thursday 7am -11pm, Friday 7am – 10pm, Saturday 9am - 10pm, Sunday 9am – 11pm.  To learn more about support and resources for mothers on campus, please visit www.sandiego.edu/womenscenter.   You may view other breastfeeding facilities by viewing USD Breastfeeding Facilities.

Car Rental Agencies

USD employees are entitled to either the lowest web fare or our negotiated contract rates with any of the four agencies. For more information click here.

National Car Rental Benefits:

• Corporate discount number (CD) XZ32312.
• Guaranteed best available rate off through a self booking tool.
• Rates, benefits and all provisions can be used for both business and leisure rentals.
• Coast to coast one-way rental program includes free unlimited miles and no drop charge.

The Emerald Club Benefits:

• Complimentary membership
• Bypass the counter – Bypass the rental counter and go directly to the Emerald Club Aisle at more than 50 major airports in the U.S. and Canada.
• Choose your own car – Don’t waste time looking for your assigned car – just choose any car from the Emerald Club Aisle or Executive Selection area and be on your way.
• Speed up returns with an E-Receipt
• Earn free car rental days
• To enroll visit https://www.nationalcar.com/offer/XZ32312

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Benefits:

• Account discount number: XZ32312
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car provides a vast network of 7000 neighborhood locations in North America.
• Enterprise free pick-up service allows travelers to receive their vehicle as their hotel, office, etc with advance notice. 

Avis Rent A Car:

• Discount number (AWD) B572300
• Discover a faster and simpler way to travel with Avis Preferred Service
• Utilize time savings tools such as the Where2 GPS System so you never get lost again
• Receive E-receipts to make expense reporting easier and save paper
• Utilize mobile booking tools with the new iPhone app or by using mobile.avis.com

Budget Rent A Car:

• Discount number (BCD) R197090
• A stress-free rental experience and total customer satisfaction
• Free Fastbreak membership for all travelers
• Time saving services

Cell Phone Services

AT&T: 

If you are in the market for a new cell phone provider or would like to upgrade your current AT&T cell phone, you may visit www.usdbookstore.com and select “Technology” on the left hand navigation menu and then select “AT&T.”  Employees may receive: 

• 15% off their service contract
• 20% discount on wireless accessories
• $25 off your online order
• Online rebates for up to $150 off phones 

Sprint/Nextel: 

Receive a 20% discount off your Sprint and/or Nextel monthly rates by visiting www.evpdiscount.com/sandiego.  You may also contact (888) 457-6294 to add your discount to your existing Sprint/Nextel account or email info@evpdiscount.com. EVP member benefits include:  

• Personal Support Representative
• Billing Resolution - NO HOLD TIME
• Discounted Monthly Service and Special Pricing
• Free Subscription to EVP newsletter (You will be notified when rates change!)
• Discounted Accessories (Car Chargers, Clips, Cases, Headsets, and more!)
• BlackBerry discounts through www.BlackBerryGuy.com / email: info@blackberryguy.com mention "EVP"

Dell

Get the best value with The Dell Employee Purchase Program (EPP).  Dell EPP is an exclusive discount program that gives you a 7% discount by visiting www.dell.com/usd.

Dining Services

Dining Services is a not-for-profit auxiliary set up to serve the students, faculty and staff of the University of San Diego.  Click here to find out more about dining on campus at USD. 

Experiential Learning and Adventure Center

www.sandiego.edu/explore 

As an USD Faculty or Staff, you can take advantage discounted rentals, trips and workshops.
Our prices are often 30-70% less than public prices for the same items.  Take advantage of this amazing opportunity!

• Adventure Trips: Experience exciting outdoor activities such as kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, surfing, skiing, snowboarding and camping (just to name a few). Participants experience new adventures through a structured environment that promotes learning and awareness of the outdoors. Varying in length from two hours to 10 days, trips are led by USD students, alumni and/or staff who have participated in our Guide Development Program. Explore the outdoors and try something new or increase your current skill level while making new friends who share your passion for the outdoors!
• Rental Program: Rent a variety of outdoor equipment such as tents, sleeping bags, kayaks, surfboards and stoves at a reduced rate. Visit our website for a complete list of equipment and fees. This program is a great way to get outdoors and try new activities without having to purchase costly equipment.
• Retail Store: Stop by to purchase accessories to complete your outdoor experience. With competitive prices and a variety of items to choose from, our retail store is a great way to enhance your time spent outdoors.
• R.E.A.C.H. Teambuilding Program: The R.E.A.C.H. program provides a variety of services tailored to meet your group’s goals and focus on the needs of individual members. Our approach utilizes fun, unique problem solving challenges or outdoor activities to enhance group bonding and team building. Activities may be combined with a meeting or customized trip.
• Customized Trips: These outings are tailored for groups based on individual needs. Groups have the opportunity to custom design a trip based on specific group goals and dates. Our staff will create a memorable experience for your entire group! Applications for customized trips are located on our website. Please submit requests a minimum of two weeks prior to the outing.
• ECO-L.E.E.P.: Keeping with the theme ‘Be Blue, Go Green’, Eco-L.E.E.P. offers interactive programs that allow participants the opportunity to understand and incorporate sustainable practices into their everyday life. Scheduled workshops, events and outings are updated monthly. We invite anyone would like to be part of our Environmental Network, a volunteer group that helps bring awareness about sustainability, to join us. Please contact Tina Thompson for the current schedule of meetings.

Come visit us at UC 136 or for more information check us out at www.sandiego.edu/explore.

Fitness

24 Hour Fitness:

  Discounts include:

• Employee:  $0 initiation fee, $0 processing fee, $24.99 one club active/sport, $29.99 all club sport
• Family Add-on:  $24.99 one club/active sport, $24.99 all club sport

You may enroll online at www.24hourfitness.com/corporate, enter code 96758.

 

Free use of McNamara & Missions Fitness Center

USD employees may use the McNamara & Missions Fitness Center free of charge by showing a valid USD ID to the fitness center attendant.  For information about the fitness center and hours of operation, please click here.

Free Tickets to USD Sporting Events (Home games, non-NCAA)

Faculty & Staff members receive free admission to all USD Athletic Events. A valid USD ID is required from all Faculty and Staff members in order to pick-up their ticket(s). Faculty and Staff are eligible for up to four tickets per sporting event. Admission is on a first-come, first served basis.  For additional ticket information, click here.

Gift Tree

GiftTree.com is proud to offer all employees 10% off most of our flowers, gifts and gift baskets. To access the discount, simply visit their web site at www.gifttree.com and enter the promotion code USD10 at checkout.

Here is a brief overview of what they are able to offer:

• Unique Gifts: A wide assortment of gourmet gift baskets, flowers, personalized gifts, balloon bouquets, and more. Many of the items in their baskets have been featured in magazines like Chocolatier, Every Day With Rachel Ray, Food & Wine, O, The Oprah Magazine, and RealSimple.

• Personalization: Option to personalize many of their unique gift baskets and wine gifts with your company name or message whether you order just 1 at a time or 100 at once.

• 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: All products ordered from GiftTree are covered by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

Global Point Travel Solutions

Global Point Travel Solutions offers you personalized vacation planning, a team of over thirty experienced agents, and more than 3 billion in buying power.

• Personalized Travel Planning
• Discounted Cruises
• Vacation Packages
• Online Services
• Passport & Visa Services
• Other Services include honeymoon registry and travel gift certificates

For more information, please visit www.carefreevacations.com/eov/usd.

Hotels

Bartell Hotels:  The USD Bartell Hotels partnership means you receive a special rate when you book your stay at one of the conveniently located Bartell Hotels in San Diego.  A portion of the room cost comes back to USD’s general scholarship fund.  In addition, all USD guests will be treated to a daily continental breakfast and a welcome beverage.  To take advantage of these special rates, call 1-800-345-7795 and ask for the special USD rate, or visit www.bartellhotels.com/usdpartnership to book your stay at any of the Bartell Hotels. 

Red Roof Inns will offer USD travelers a 20% discount off of their Best Available rates at over 345 locations available nationwide.

Starwood Hotels and Resorts will provide a 15% discount off approximately 1,000 hotels and resorts in 93 countries with last room availability. A 5% discount will be given at locations in Asia. Starwood Hotels and Resorts include brands such as Sheraton, Four Points by Sheraton, Westin, W Hotels, St. Regis, Aloft, Le Meridien, Element and The Luxury Collection.

Wyndham Hotel Group properties will provide a 15% discount at more than 7,000 locations across North America and in more than 25 international destinations. Wyndham brands include Baymont Inn & Suites, Days Inn, Hawthorn Suites, Howard Johnson, Knights Inn, Microtel Inn & Suites, Ramada, Super 8, Travelodge, Wingate by Wyndham and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.

Discounted rates for all hotels may be booked through the university's preferred travel agency, Global Point Travel Solutions, or by using Cliqbook, our online booking tool. Rates may also be booked by contacting the hotels directly.  For more information on how to utilize these discounts, please visit http://www.sandiego.edu/travel. 

Library

Faculty and Staff of USD may access library services of USD, SDSU, CSUSM, and UCSD.  USD employees have both the Copley Library and the Pardee Legal Research Center available on campus.  More information about library services can be found by clicking here.

Mail Center

The Mail Center offers services to students, faculty, and staff of USD.  You may purchase postage stamps, mail packages via USPS, Fed-EX or UPS.  Click here for additional information on the Mail Center.

Manchester Child Development Center (ages 2 and up)

The Manchester Child Development Center provides a discount for services to Faculty and Staff of USD.  Please click here for additional information about the Manchester Child Development Center.

Mission Federal Credit Union

As an employee of the University of San Diego you are eligible to join Mission Federal. Some benefits included are no fee checking accounts, online banking, auto-buying services, and more.

Mother's Room

The University of San Diego supports breastfeeding mothers by providing a private, comfortable room for nursing.  It is open to all students, staff and faculty free of charge.  The room comes equipped with a glider, changing table, sink and cleansing supplies.  Hours are Monday through Thursday 7am -11pm, Friday 7am – 10pm, Saturday 9am - 10pm, Sunday 9am – 11pm.  To learn more about support and resources for mothers on campus, please visit www.sandiego.edu/womenscenter. 

ProFlowers, RedEnvelope, Shari’s Berries, & Cherry Moon Farms

USD employees receive 15% off and a free glass vase (when applicable) on all purchases from ProFlowers and RedEnvelope.  USD employees also have access to receive discounted holiday offers and access to dedicated gifting consultants.  Your discount will also apply to Shari’s Berries and Cherry Moon Farms.  To view their entire collection online, please visit:

ProFlowers
RedEnvelope
Shari’s Berries
Cherry Moon Farms

Summer Camps

USD employees enjoy a 10% discount on USD Summer Camps. For additional information about the summer camp programs, click here.

University Cashier Office

Employees of USD may cash checks of up to $100 per day.  The Cashier’s office is located in the Hughes Administration Center, Room 207.

University Center Ticket Office

The UC Ticket Office offers Students, Faculty and Staff discounted tickets for amusement parks, movies, public transportation and University sponsored concerts and events. Amusement park discounts include: Legoland, Magic Mountain , San Diego Wild Animal Park, San Diego Zoo, Sea World and Mission Bay Aquatic Center . For more information visit: www.sandiego.edu/ticket, or call (619) 260-2727.

U.S. Bank

U.S. Bank offers a host of money saving benefits to campus customers and offers financial management training.  It is located on the ground floor of the Hahn University Center in suite 125A.  U.S. Bank has three ATM machines on campus, located outside on the west side of the Hahn University Center, Jenny Craig Pavilion, and SOLES Building. For more information call, (619) 785-5972 or visit the branch Monday, Tuesday and Thursday between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

USD Tram Services

Tram service is available to Students, Faculty, and Staff.  The tram provides transportation throughout the campus and stops at various locations. The tram also travels to the Old Town Transit Center (except in the summer).  Click here for a map of the tram route.

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Zipcar

Get 24/7 access to zipcars parked right on campus!  USD employees can join zipcar for only $35/year.  Visit zipcar.com/usd to reserve your zipcar today. 

You only need to be 18+ to join.  Members age 18-20 can use a dedicated group of zipcars that live on campus.  Members age 21+ also have access to thousands of zipcars all around the world.
USD employees receive discounted rates such as:

• $8/hour rental fee which includes gas
• 180 free miles per day
• Insurance is included in the rate
• No application fee