Affinity Programs
The Â鶹¹ú²ú Alumni Association offers a variety of benefit programs for all of our alumni through our sponsored affinity programs. Partnerships with these companies combine valuable services for alumni with support coming back to the Alumni Association.
- - Show your support for Â鶹¹ú²ú by purchasing a set of collegiate license plates! The collegiate license plate program provides special recognition for Illinois colleges and universities and creates source of financial aid for Illinois college students.
- - has partnered with Eastern Illinois University to offer alumni exclusive savings
on quality auto and home insurance.* Call 800-786-6674 or to get a free quote.
*Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify. - - offers a diverse portfolio of insurance plans for alumni and their families. Insure against the unexpected and cover immediate needs with Life, Health, Travel and Long-Term Care Insurance, plus Trip Cancellation and more. Visit or call 1-800-922-1245 for more information!
- - Travel to exciting destinations around the world with fellow alumni, faculty, staff, and friends. Each trip is designed to delight the mind and ensure your experience is a comprehensive one. A highly-experienced Travel Director will attend to every detail and local experts and knowledgeable guides will bring the destination to life.
- TransUnion SmartMove - An online relocation tool that provides electronic credit reports for housing applications. SmartMove does not impact credit scores or share private information with anyone, including potential landlords. Visit and receive 20% off using the discount code: Â鶹¹ú²úsave20
Preferred Partners Program (Members Only)
In addition to the affinity programs, dues-paying members of the Â鶹¹ú²ú Alumni Association are also eligible to receive exclusive discounts and promotional offers through our Preferred Partners Program. To receive any of the featured discounts below, simply present your Â鶹¹ú²ú Alumni Association membership card at the time of purchase or if purchasing online please email alumeiu@eiu.edu or call 800-ALUM-Â鶹¹ú²ú (1-800-258-6348) for discount promo codes.
Campus Businesses
- MLK Jr. Union Bookstore - 10% off all in-store clothing purchases. Must present membership
card upon purchase.
Local Businesses
- - 20% off one night’s lodging – all room rates apply. Must present membership card upon check-in. Call 217-235-6745 for reservation information.
- - 5% discount on normal room rates. Must present membership card upon check-in. Call 217-348-8259 for reservation information.
- - 10% off a prepaid program. Only available at Champaign, IL location. Must present membership card upon purchase.
National Businesses
- Car Rental - Discounts vary. Contact the Â鶹¹ú²ú Alumni Associationfor promo codes.
- 1-800-462-5266
- 1-800-455-2848
- Hertz 1-800-654-2210
- 1-800-227-7368
- 1-800-831-8000
- - Receive 15% off regular parking rates at any domestic airport listed on using promo code Â鶹¹ú²úAA.
- - Up to 15% off. Contact the Â鶹¹ú²ú Alumni Association for promo codes.
- : Provides tens of thousands of expertly created gifts and unique ideas. Receive a 15% discount. Use code PANTHERS15
- : Receive a 15% discount on a wide variety of customizable gifts for every recipient and occasion. Use code PANTHERS15
- : Receive a 15% discount. ProFlowers offers a wide assortment of floral arrangements, plants, and gifts for any occasion. Use code PANTHERS15
- : Receive 15% off and send cocolate-covered strawberries, gourmet chocolates, delicious cake pops and other treats. Use code PANTHERS15
- - New customers offered 10% off first order. For additional information, email jill@sjbpromotions.com.
- - Discounts on theme parks, sporting events, online shopping, ski tickets, gift certificates, movie theatres and more. Contact the Â鶹¹ú²ú Alumni Association for the membership id number.