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Benefits of Membership

Members of the Penn State Alumni Association enjoy a multitude of member benefits. Browse all benefits of membership, or use the filters below to browse benefits by topic.

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LionPerks Discounts

LionPerks is an exclusive discount platform that helps you save money on many of your favorite national and local merchants. It’s completely free for all Penn State Alumni Association members, and you can access it on any device.

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Helping Dear Old State

The Alumni Association supports a variety of programs for students and alumni alike, and membership gives you opportunities to volunteer, become a mentor, contribute expertise, and support initiatives that matter to you and to the University.

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Local Connections

Membership in the Alumni Association includes access to our local chapters and affiliate groups. Whether you're moving to a new city or staying in a familiar neck of the woods, chances are there's a Penn State Alumni Association chapter nearby.

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Penn State Spirit

As an Alumni Association member, you have great ways to share your Penn State Pride every day through the Penn State Alumni Association credit card, Penn State license plates, and discounts on Spirit Gear.

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Career Advancement

Whether you’re at the start of your career, the top of your game, or at a crossroads, Alumni Association membership gives you tools to help you move forward. Association members have access to individual career coaching and interview prep, résumé reviews, exclusive webinars and events, and more.

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Travel

The Penn State Alumni Association has been offering escorted tours for more than 40 years. Traveling with the Alumni Association allows you to see the world with fellow Lions, through dozens of tours designed and managed by the finest and most reputable tour operators.

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Benefits While On Campus

Association members have special benefits on Penn State’s University Park campus, including access to the Hintz Family Alumni Center and special borrowing privileges at University Libraries. They receive free or discounted admission on special events including tailgates, reunions, and more.

The Penn State Alumni Association License Plate

Penn State license plates

Show your Penn State pride with custom Alumni Association license plates, available in Pennsylvania and nine other states.

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Events

Events sponsored by the Alumni Association are as varied as our alumni. From pep rallies to Homecoming, from cultural events to reunions, members have many opportunities to connect with each other and Penn State.

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The Official Penn State Class Ring

Wearing the official Penn State ring identifies you as a proud Penn State alumna or alumnus. As a member of the Alumni Association, you receive the best available pricing on the official Penn State class ring.

Penn State Alumni Association Signature Rewards Cards

Credit Cards and Financial Services

The Alumni Association and PSECU, Pennsylvania’s digital-first credit union, have partnered to bring affordable financial services to the Nittany Nation. PSECU is The Official Credit Card and The Official Financial Services Provider of the Penn State Alumni Association, giving members access to an array of money-saving benefits.

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Insurance

As a member of the Penn State Alumni Association, you have access to the Alumni Insurance Program (AIP), which offers discounted rates on not just health and life insurance, but also auto, home, pet, travel, and long-term care insurance.

Penn State Press Publications

As a member of the Alumni Association, you receive a 30% discount on books from the Penn State Press.

Penn State Bookstore

Get 10% Off Penn State Gear at Penn State Bookstores and 15% Off at the Alumni Shop Online!

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The Penn State Bakery

As a member of the Alumni Association, you receive a sweet 10% discount on orders from the Penn State Bakery, including cakes, cupcakes, cookies, gift sets and more.

The Football Letter

The Football Letter

When the Nittany Lions roar, Alumni Association members get an exclusive, in-depth information about every football game.

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AlumnInsider

AlumnInsider

AlumnInsider, the Alumni Association’s monthly e–newsletter, keeps members updated on Penn State news, Alumni Association events, and other University happenings.

Penn Stater magazine

Penn Stater magazine

Membership in the Penn State Alumni Association includes our award-winning magazine, with world-class writing, beautiful design, and a long tradition of objective reporting.

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Alumni Library Online

The Alumni Library is one of the most valuable benefits of membership in the Alumni Association, and includes exclusive access to Penn State Libraries Digitized Collections and University library databases.

Alumni Directory

Networking with fellow alumni is easy with the association’s searchable, worldwide directory of over 800,000 Penn Staters, available only to our members. Find old friends and make new connections!