Discounts & Perks

Columbia students, faculty and staff are eligible to receive discounts from the following phone carriers. The account must be in the Columbia member's name to qualify.

AT&T

18% off per month and other discounts.

Please use the following number, Faculty/Staff FAN: 2498569, or use vanity URL - http://www.att.com/wireless/columbiau.

T-Mobile

Savings for Employees of Columbia University

Because of where you work, you and your family get exclusive offers with T-Mobile Work Perks

Save 15% on Magenta^® MAX and get premium UNLIMITED Talk, Text, and Data!  --That’s a savings of over $450/year.
_{Requires 1 new line on Magenta MAX rate plan with Autopay and receive 15% discount on up to 5 lines.}

Plus, get a year of AAA on us! Hit the road with more freedom when roadside assistance is included at no extra cost. Available for new and existing AAA members.

To make the switch, call the T-Mobile Perks Line at 855-570-9947 and mention where you work. For more information on T-Mobile Work Perks, FAQs, and to check qualification online: T-Mobile Work Perks /www.t-mobile.com/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

_{NOTE: You'll need to verify your employment status within 30 days of activation; otherwise you will not be eligible for T-Mobile Work Perks.} 

1. Go to my.t-mobile.com/profile or the T-Mobile app.
2. If you are not already on the Profile page, select Profile from the top right menu.
3. Select Employment Verification.
4. Confirm your employment status:
   - Enter Company Name
   - Enter Fi​​​​​​rst and Last Name
   - Enter Employment Work Email
   - Confirm Employment Work Email
   - Enter Mailing Address
5. If we are able to verify you immediately, you will see Employment Verification Verified. You are all set.

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Offers subject to change without notice.

Verizon Wireless  

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: verizon.com/discounts

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

Verizon Fios Home Internet & TV

Exciting Holiday Offer from Verizon Fios for Employees!

• Order new Fios Internet service by 1/4/23 and get a 10 Year Price Guarantee!
• Router included on all Fios internet speeds!
• No Price ups, no hidden fees, the price is the price, taxes and equipment included!
• $99 setup fee waived with online order!
• Same great exclusive employee discount!

Have Verizon Wireless? Existing Verizon Wireless customers with select 5G Unlimited Plans can save up to $25 off per month on new Fios service.  Enter your mobile number in the online Fios ordering process to see if your account qualifies!  

Plus, Sign up for Gigabit Internet Speed and get a $200 DoorDash or GrubHub Gift Card.

Above offers require a new Fios internet service order, valid through 1-4-23.  Offer is online only at verizon.com/connections.

The Verizon Connections program provides exclusive discounts through your employer for both new and existing Verizon customers. 

Your employee discounts:

Ø  $10 off/month Gigabit Internet speeds

Ø  $5 off/month all other Internet speeds

Services ordered prior to January 2020 may require change to the Mix & Match platform to qualify. 

Signing Up Is Easy

1)     Visit verizon.com/connections and enter your work email address.

Don’t have a work email address, select “I don’t have a work email address” and follow prompts to verify employment

2)     You will receive an email with a shopping link from Verizon Connections. 

3)     Click on the embedded link in the email.  Then follow the prompts to start saving!

Have Questions? Contact: [email protected]

Offer only available at verizon.com/connections, orders placed anywhere else are not eligible.

NJ Transit

Transportation Services has partnered with NJ TRANSIT to offer commuter benefits.

Learn more about NJ commuter benefits

ZipCar

• Join as a Columbia University affiliate (students, faculty and staff) and receive a discount toward membership.
• 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.

Disney Travel Planning Services

Travel planning service, at no cost, specializing in custom packages including Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Lines, Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa, and Adventures by Disney.  Click on the link above to learn more and book your trip.

Hotels and Car Rentals

Hertz Car Rental Discounts for Personal Travel

Hertz negotiated rates for personal car rentals may be booked on the Online Booking Tool accessible via the Columbia Visitors Travel Portal.

Hotel Discounts for Personal Travel

Access to competitive rates at over 44,000 hotel properties across the globe, from boutique hotels to major chains may be booked on the Online Booking Tool accessible via the Columbia Visitors Travel Portal.

^{Note: New users must create an account to access the Online Booking Tool via the Columbia Visitors Travel Portal.}

^{EAP Travel Discounts}

LIfeWorks, Columbia's employee assistance providers, offers up to 60% discounts on travel, hotels, rental cars, and more. Check out the deals by logging into LifeWorks (login: Columbia    password: eap)

Barnes & Noble

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

• Visit the Office of Work/Life for wellness-related discounts on gym memberships, cycling, and nutrition.
   
• Get dental health discounts from Aetna for daily oral health care products.
   
• Sanvello Self-care App helps diffuse stress, anxiety, and depression through on-demand coaching techniques. Premium services are free to UnitedHealthcare members.
   
• Call a Life Coach at no cost for guidance in how to achieve your personal goals.

CUIT Computer Discounts

Visit CUIT to learn more 

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

Preferred Vendor List

Other personal discounts on software, electronics and other items are also available from certain University vendors through Purchasing's Preferred Vendor List.

Telephone: (212) 854-4179

Visit Purchasing Office  

The Purchasing Office is responsible for implementing and directing all University procurement policies and procedures. The Purchasing Office is committed to providing optimum procurement service and assistance to the University community, and working with faculty and staff to develop and implement sound, cost-effective policies, procedures and systems to facilitate the procurement of the goods and services needed to support University research and teaching.

The Purchasing Office also negotiates and executes Master Agreements with vendors in order to provide the University Community with the best total cost for goods and services. Master Agreements utilize the University’s buying power, ensuring that the goods and services provided offer the best value to the University.

The Purchasing Office web page is a resource that provides all pertinent information, including necessary forms, lists of all University Master Agreements, Purchasing Office phone numbers and email address, etc. If there are any questions concerning policies or procedures, the website can answer them or you can contact any Purchasing staff member.

The Employee Assistance Program offers free and discounted referral services:

• Free, 30-minute Legal, Mediation & Financial consultations and referrals to professional services. Call 888-673-1153 (TTY: 711)
   
• EAP 24-hour Hotline provides confidential counseling and referrals to professional services: 888-673-1153 (TTY: 711). Six free sessions with a certified counselor per topic.