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Perks & Discounts for Retirees

The UIRA is attempting to provide a comprehensive list of the many perks and discounts available to UI Retirees. If you know of any that are missing please send us an email. Many vendors not listed will also give a UI discount. Just ask! If you are denied a discount, please let us know so we can correct our lists.

The University of Iowa offers many perks and discounts to its retirees. See the links below for details.

Libraries

You are able to check out library materials for the same loan period as before you retired. For further information see Services for Retired and Emeritus UI Faculty and Staff.

The University of Iowa Libraries Home Page.

Recreational Services

The new Campus Recreation and Wellness Center offers reduced memberships for UI Retirees. UI Retiree Membership costs $300 per year; $150 for 4 months; $45 per month, or $7 daily. They are also offering Senior Fitness Programs.

For current information call 319-335-9291 or 319-335-9293 or visit the Recreational Services web page. In the left navigation bar click Programs > Fitness Programs. Underneath the photo there are 6 tabs, click on Group Exercise. Scroll down to display a daily schedule of all group exercise classes. Look for the classes that begin with Senior. Click on the class name for detailed information.
University of Iowa Recreational Services

Information Technology Services

See Information Technology Services for University of Iowa Retirees for exact details.

As a University of Iowa retiree, you:

  • Can Keep Your Hawkmail.

    If your retirement occurs on or after September 1, 2011, you can choose to keep your Hawkmail account open at no-charge. As of September 1, 2011, those retirees who already had a Hawkmail account will no longer be charged the $5 monthly fee. If you retired prior to September 1, 2011, Information Technology Services is not offering this service. See the last two paragraphs in the section Hawkmail – Your University Email Account.
  • Can continue to use your UI firstname-lastname@uiowa.edu email address even if you do not use the University Hawkmail email system. In this case you must have your UI firstname-lastname@uiowa.edu email address forwarded to your new non-UI email address.
  • Are eligible for discounts on computer purchases through the ITS Computer Purchase Program.
  • Are eligible for discounts on Microsoft software covered under the Home Use Program of the campus agreement.
  • Have access to the ITC computer labs on campus and the UI Wireless network using your HawkID and password.

"The HawkID is your personal identification used along with your HawkID password to access most online services at the University of Iowa. It is usually made up of some combination of your first, middle and last name. For example, John F Doe might have the ID jfdoe" - from the HawkID Guide

"As a University of Iowa retiree, your HawkID will always remain active to allow you to access various services and computer and software discounts. Therefore, ITS recommends that you continue to update your HawkID password when you are notified that it will expire." - Information Technology Services for University of Iowa Retirees

If you do not know your HawkID, contact the ITS-Helpdesk@uiowa.edu (319) 384-HELP (4357) or click Look Up Your HawkID.

Discount Program

"The University of Iowa Employee Discount Program (UIEDP) is a program maintained by Organizational Effectiveness, a unit of Human Resources, in conjunction with community businesses, offering discounts or other incentives to University of Iowa employees."

The University of Iowa Discount Program lists hundreds of discounts available with your UI picture ID.

National Car Rental Program

UI Retirees and their spouses are eligible to take advantage of the discounts offered by the Big Ten National Car Rental Program which now includes both National and Enterprise Rent-a-Car.
National Car Rental Program

University News

You can continue to keep current on what's happening at The University by self-subscribing to the FYI-News and the UI News Digest.

Star Registry

The STAR Registry is a database of Iowans over age 50 who are interested in volunteering for University of Iowa research studies (compensation is generally provided). Older adults are typically under-represented in scientific research, making study results less helpful to the older population. Read more and sign up at
www.centeronaging.uiowa.edu/star.shtml .


 
 
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