Membership BENEFITS
UCA Continuing Education Courses 40% discount on non-credit courses
UCA Bookstore 10% discount on merchandise
UCA Public Appearances Discount on season ticket package
Torreyson Library Fee Waiver – $50 value
National Hotel Discounts Your UCA Alumni Association membership entitles you to a discount of up to 20% at participating Choice Hotels: Clarion Comfort Inn Comfort Suites
EconoLodge MainStay Suites Quality
Sleep Inn Rodeway Inn Suburban Extended Stay
National Rental Car Discounts Enterprise Alamo
Budget National Avis
Hertz Auto Europe
Out-of-State Tuition Waiver Out-of-state tuition fees waived for students. To qualify, the parent or grandparent must be a graduate of UCA and a dues paying member of the Alumni Association. uca.edu/alumni/benefits
Alumni Scholarship Program In addition to the many programs and services mentioned in this brochure, the UCA Alumni Association also provides privately-funded scholarships to UCA students. Each scholarship is unique and reflects the donor’s interests. All scholarships are made possible by private gifts to the Alumni Scholarship Fund. These private gifts reflect the pride and value that alumni place on their UCA degree and education. By supporting the Alumni Scholarship Program, alumni are making a positive impact on the lives of current and future students of UCA. To make your impact on a UCA student, visit uca.edu/giving. For a list of scholarships and information about how your child or student can apply for a UCA alumni scholarship, visit uca.edu/alumni/scholarships.
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Kaplan Test Prep discount
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Receive a 10% discount on ANY of Kaplan’s comprehensive graduate prep courses.
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UCA HPER Center Membership Discounted membership uca.edu/campusrecreation/hper
UCA Faculty and Staff Discount 10% discount to Einstein’s & Starbucks (campus locations only)
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University of Central Arkansas Alumni group facebook.com/Alumni
University of Central Arkansas Buffalo Alumni Hall UCA Box 4925 Conway, AR 72035-4925
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Programs & Services Home / Auto Insurance License Plate Show your Bear Pride with a UCA plate! You can get the plate directly from your local Arkansas Revenue Office. The purchase of each plate includes a $25 tax deductible contribution to the UCA Alumni Association to support academic scholarships awarded to UCA students.
As UCA alumni you qualify for an exclusive group discount on auto, home and renters insurance through Liberty Mutual’s Group Savings Plus program. To learn more about the UCA insurance programs and to apply online, visit libertymutual.com/lm/ucaalumni or 1-800-524-9400.
Health Insurance – GRADMED Short-term health insurance is available now! GradMed is a comprehensive major medical plan. It is ideal for alumni between jobs, new graduates, and people in transition. GradMed.com or 1-800-813-1249.
Alumni Sponsored Scholarships
UCA Official Ring
Each year through endowed funds, the Alumni Association provides scholarships to UCA students. Scholarships are made possible by private gifts through our Alumni Scholarship Program.
The UCA Official Ring evokes special memories of the history and heritage of UCA. It is a symbolic, continuous link to your university experience, fellow classmates and alumni. The UCA Official Ring provides a tangible connection to the past, present and future of your alma mater and is reserved exclusively for graduates.
Alumni Travel Programs Bear Travelers…see the world! Our travel program offers opportunities to see and learn about the world with your fellow UCA alumni.
Legacy Walk Brick The Legacy Walk bricks are available to all graduates. For $100, you can purchase a brick that will be inscribed with your name or the name of a graduate that you want to honor. Your brick will be placed along with the bricks of your classmates in the Legacy Walk, located at the amphitheater. uca.edu/alumni/legacywalk
Alumni Chapters UCA alumni chapters offer you opportunities to socialize and network with fellow UCA alumni. Chapters assist in scholarship funding, student recruitment, and community service. Band Alumni Chapter
Nursing Alumni Chapter
Black Alumni Chapter
ROTC Alumni Chapter
College of Business Chapter
Teachers & Educators Alumni Chapter
Honors College Alumni Chapter
Young Alumni Chapter
Sta y Connected! Alumni Connect E-newsletter
Alumni events
Half-Century Club
} Recruitment Socials throughout
Our bi-monthly E-newsletter brings you the latest news and information from UCA, along with member benefits and UPCOMING EVENTS.
Arkansas & around the country } Young Alumni Socials } Alumni events around various UCA Athletic events } Chapter Socials } Reunions
The Half-Century Club Induction and is one of the most popular events of UCA Homecoming. Established in 1980, the Half-Century Club recognizes classmates who graduated 50 years or prior.
Alumni Association Online Visit uca.edu/alumni for information about alumni programs and events.
Volunteer Opportunities } Committees } Regional alumni volunteers } Alumni membership recruiters } Student recruitment
Distinguished Alumnus Award Each year since 1986, UCA has presented accomplished alumni and friends with the university’s highest honor, the Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Alumni Service Award In 2007, our institution’s centennial year, the UCA Alumni Association presented the first UCA Alumni Service Award. This award is presented to an individual or couple who in deed or action, demonstrates extraordinary commitment, dedication, service and loyalty to the UCA Alumni Association.
Homecoming These events bring alumni together each year to renew friendships, reminisce, and rekindle UCA memories. Homecoming is a great opportunity to return to campus and see how your alma mater has grown.