Discounts & Perks - Cloned

Columbia University faculty and staff may take advantage of free or discounted prices on a range of goods and services for work and/or personal use—from consumer electronics, to hotels, to event tickets, to wellness programs, to referral services.

Columbia Bookstore

Show your University ID Card at the registers of the Barnes & Noble on the Morningside campus to receive 10% off select items.

Visit Columbia Bookstore to learn more.

Computers & Software

Schools and departments can make institutional computer purchases through Columbia's agreements with Dell and Apple.

Visit CUIT to learn more.

Other personal discounts (OTPS) on software, electronics and other items are also available from certain University vendors through Purchasing's Goods and Services Catalog.

Health & Wellness, Gym, & Fitness

Get dental health discounts from Aetna for daily oral health care products.

Self Care by AbleTo helps diffuse stress, anxiety, and depression through on-demand coaching techniques. Premium services are free to UnitedHealthcare members.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a network of free or discounted services to support your personal success and help with everyday challenges.

Visit the Office of Work/Life for wellness-related discounts on gym memberships, cycling, and nutrition.

Discover new gyms and fitness classes available through One Pass Select.

Phone & TV

The AT&T Signature Program rewards Columbia University employees with exclusive savings on the AT&T Unlimited Premium® PL plan.

What's included with AT&T Unlimited Premium® PL
  • Save $10/mo. per line on AT&T's best unlimited plan
  • Unlimited high-speed data that can’t slow down based on how much you use
  • AT&T 5GSMaccess included
  • AT&T ActiveArmorSM advanced security, a free app to monitor the dark web for your personal information and help block harmful websites and more
  • 60GB of hotspot data per line/mo.
  • Unlimited talk, text & high-speed data in 20 Latin American countries at no extra cost
  • 4K Ultra HD streaming available
  • Unlimited text from the U.S. to over 200 countries
  • Unlimited talk, text & data in and between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada
Enroll in the AT&T Signature Program
  • Learn more about the AT&T Signature Program by visiting: http://www.att.com/wireless/columbiau
  • You can also visit https://www.att.com/signatureprog, and follow these steps:
    • Click Get Started
    • Choose Columbia University on the Where do you work? dropdown
    • Enter your Employment Work Email under Preferred email address
    • Upload the required employment verification document(s)

Important Notes: 

  • Your AT&T Signature Program benefits will be removed if you don't confirm your eligibility in 14 days, and you’ll have to start the enrollment process again.
  • Having trouble accessing the AT&T Signature Program website? Contact AT&T Customer Service at 800-331-0500 and use the following Faculty/Staff FAN: 2498569.

Get T-Mobile Work Perks with no hidden fees and no annual contracts. Eligible new and existing customers can save 15% while on Go5G Plus or Go5G Next. You will receive a discount on up to five voice lines applied to Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan monthly recurring charge.

What's included with Go5G Plus and Go5G Next Plans
  • Unlimited talk, text, and data on our network
  • Netflix On Us
  • Mobile Hotspot – 50GB high-speed data, then Unlimited at 3G speeds
  • Unlimited Video Streaming, up to 4k UHD
  • 5G access at no extra cost
  • Unlimited inflight Wi-Fi on domestic flights of U.S. based airlines
  • Scam Shield Premium
  • Up to 256 kbps international data speeds (in participating countries) – up to two times our standard international speeds
  • Unlimited talk, text, and data in Canada and Mexico – 15GB of 4G LTE data, then Unlimited 2G
  • Taxes and regulatory fees included
  • And more!
How to get T-Mobile Work Perks
  • Learn more about T-Mobile Work Perks by visiting: https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/employee-discounts
  • Visit the T-Mobile Call 855-757-3191 to speak to one of our experts, or visit a retail store near you.
  • To qualify for T-Mobile Work Perks, you must:
    • Have a line on Go5G Plus or Go5G Next.
    • Remain active and in good standing on Go5G Plus or Go5G Next.
    • Verify employment with an eligible company/agency within 30 days of activation online via My T-Mobile or the T-Mobile app.
Verify eligibility for T-Mobile Work Perks
  • Call T-Mobile Work Perks:
    • New T-Mobile Customers: 1-855-570-9947
    • Existing T-Mobile Customers: 1-877-334-7099
    • T-Mobile Customer Care: 1-800-937-8997
  • When calling, please mention Columbia University and remember to verify your employment at: https://my.t-mobile.com/profile or the T-Mobile app.
    • If you are not already on the Profile page, select Profile from the top right menu.
    • Select Employment Verification.
    • Confirm your employment status:
      • Enter Company Name
      • Enter Fi​​​​​​rst and Last Name
      • Enter Employment Work Email
      • Confirm Employment Work Email
      • Enter Mailing Address
    • If we are able to verify you immediately, you will see Employment Verification Verified. You are all set!

Important Notes: 

  • Use your work email when verifying employment. Employees without a work email, please verify with your paystub or badge.
  • You'll need to verify your employment status within 30 days of activation; otherwise, you will not be eligible for T-Mobile Work Perks.

Get discounts on your monthly account level access fees on qualifying plans and enjoy discounts on eligible accessories. 

To learn more and find out how you can get your Verizon Wireless discounts go to: https://www.verizon.com/discounts

Important Note: Please use generic @columbia.edu email domain (without server) when signing up.

Shopping & Entertainment

Arts Initiative at Columbia University offers discounts to movies, Broadway, off-Broadway and other live performances, and access to cultural institutions throughout the city to faculty and staff.

Brooks Brothers

Enroll now for your FREE Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership Card and Save 15% OFF on regular price merchandise at Brooks Brothers U.S. and Canadian stores (including Outlets), by phone or online at BrooksBrothers.com.

Offer: 15% OFF
Organization ID #: 06001
Organization Enrollment Pin: 72644
Organization Name: Corporate Shopping Company

Chase Mortgage

When it comes to mortgages, Chase’s dedicated team can help you when buying or refinancing your home. Start now and get up to $750 off your mortgage. Get started now by call 1-800-550-2684 or by visiting Chase.com.

Millenia Optical is the Premier Optical suite of Harlem, providing the community with the best prices for quality designer prescription frames and shades. Our Doctor is on premises Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays for Routine and Medical eye exams. Our professional staff are experts in finding the perfect eyeglasses for your face shape and lifestyle. We specialize in exceptional customer service and will always go the extra mile.

Exclusive promotions for Columbia faculty and staff
  • $100 off Designer Frames
  • Buy ONE get ONE free on designer Sunglasses (of equal or lesser value)
  • Special pricing on prescription lenses
  • Columbia ID must be presented to take advantage of these offerings
Visit Millenia Optical
  • Location: 469 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027, (Corner of Amsterdam Ave and 125th Street)
  • Phone: 646-767-9159
  • Fax: 646-767-9249
  • Business Hours: 
    • Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Saturday: Closed
    • Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

TeacherPerks connects Columbia University faculty and staff to over 200 top national retailers providing exclusive discounts and special pricing.  A few top retailers include Costco, Sam's Club, GE Appliances Store, Chase Home Lending, Walt Disney World, Microsoft Workplace Discount, TrueCar Employee Auto Purchasing, Hotels.com, HP Employee Purchase Program, Dell MPP, Lenovo and many more.

Register with TeacherPerks
  • Learn more about TeacherPerks by visiting: https://teacherperks.com/login/columbia
  • Create a new account by clicking Register Now for Teacher & Staff Discounts and Perks.
  • Follow the instructions to create an account. We recommend using your Employment Work Email to create the account (and to easily verify employment status if prompted). A personal email should be used for the optional "alternate email address."
Featured TeacherPerks Discounts
Avis Car Rental
  • Columbia University employees can save UP TO 25% OFF Base Rates at Avis. Learn more below or call 800-331-1212 and use discount code AWD#: D134100.
  • Learn more: https://rentalperks.com/discounts/avis
Booking.com
Budget Car Rental
  • Columbia University employees can save up to 25% OFF Base Rates at Budget. Learn more below or call 800-455-2848 and use discount code BCD#: Z408900.
  • Learn more: https://rentalperks.com/discounts/budget
Expedia
HERTZ Car Rental
  • Columbia University employees can save up to 25% OFF Base Rates at Hertz. Learn more below or call 800-654-2210 and use discount code CDP#: 1742729.
  • Learn more: https://rentalperks.com/discounts/hertz

TicketsatWork is the leading Corporate Entertainment Benefits provider, offering exclusive discounts, special offers and access to preferred seating and tickets to top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, hotels and much more. TicketsatWork is a unique benefit offered exclusively to companies and their employees. 

Tickets can be ordered online or by calling 1-800-331-6483. 

Our Company code: CUMC

Columbia University is pleased to offer a great benefit—Working Advantage! With Working Advantage, you can save up to 40% on movie tickets nationwide. Working Advantage also offers incredible discounts on Broadway Theatre, theme parks, hotels, sporting events, family events, online shopping, gift certificates, seasonal ski tickets and more!

Now available to faculty, students and staff.

Register with Working Advantage
  • Visit Working Advantage at: https://www.workingadvantage.com
  • Under For Employees, enter your Employment Work Email to Log in or Register
  • If registering, follow the instructions to create your free account
  • If prompted, use the following Company Code: 99042065

Travel Planning, Hotels, & Car Rentals

Make your next Disney vacation a dream with Believe in Magic Travel planning services. Enjoy custom packages for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Lines, Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa, Adventures by Disney, Royal Caribbean Cruises, and all-inclusive resorts.

Click here to learn more and book your trip.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Travel Discounts

TELUS Health, Columbia's employee assistance provider, offers up to 60% discounts on travel, hotels, rental cars, and more. 

Check out the deals now use the following credentials:

  • Username: Columbia
  • Password: eap

Hertz Car Rental Discounts for Personal Travel

Columbia Visitors & Personal Travel has partnered with Hertz to provide discounts on car rentals for individuals visiting the campus.

Hotel Discounts for Personal Travel

Access to competitive rates at over 44,000 hotel properties across the globe, from boutique hotels to major chains with Columbia Visitors & Personal Travel.

NJ Transit offers full-time undergraduate and graduate students the option to purchase a bus, rail, or light rail monthly pass at 25 percent off the regular monthly pass price and has partnered with Columbia to offer this discount.

Learn more and enroll in this benefit via the Columbia Transportation website.

Become a ZipCar member as a Columbia alumnus, current student, or faculty and staff member and save up to $55 on annual membership.

ZipCar benefits
  • Get 24/7 access to Zipcars parked all over the city
  • Simply reserve online, let yourself in with your Zipcard, and drive
  • Low hourly and daily rates always include gas and insurance