Alumni Benefits

The perks of attending Dominican don’t end at graduation. With helpful resources and generous discounts, our Alumni Benefits Program makes graduates feel like VIPs — because they are. 

Alumni Benefits Program

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Alumni Benefits Card

Being an Alumni Benefits VIP unlocks valuable discounts, on-campus privileges and opportunities for continued education. Benefits cards are issued free to alumni following graduation and are valid for two years (all graduating students should complete the Alumni Association Registration form to activate their free benefits). After the first two years, you pay a $30 annual fee. Use your benefits card to access the following perks:

Show your Penguins pride! Your card gets you a 10 percent discount on all your favorite gear at the Dominican Bookstore.
 

Here’s a reason to celebrate: As an Alumni Benefits Cardholder, you’ll receive a 30 percent discount on all alumni events.
 

Workouts at the Conlan Rec Center just got easier. Cardholders pay a discounted rate of just $185 for six months or $275 per year. Visit the Conlan Rec Center page for more information.
 

Check it out: Cardholders receive borrowing and computer privileges at the Archbishop Alemany Library

Take a deeper dive into Dominican’s unique liberal arts program. Cardholders may audit one class per semester for free, provided it doesn't require personal instruction or individual participation. Contact the Office of the Registrar for details. 
 

Additional Benefits

Graduation day doesn’t have to be your last Dominican celebration. Reconnect with staff, faculty and classmates at events such as Reunion, the annual Christmas Mass and Celebration, regional events, and much more. Update your email address and you’ll never miss an announcement.
 

Dominican graduates have the option to request an alumni gmail account to which all student account information can be transferred. In order to activate the new account, alumni can send a message to alumni@dominican.edu with their first name, last name, and student email address. Instructions will then be sent on how to migrate both accounts.

Participate in active learning experiences and exchange ideas with peers and faculty through our Executive Education program at a 30 percent discount. Dominican instructors bring years of expertise and draw on participants' backgrounds to enhance leadership, sales and managerial skills for individuals and teams. Visit the Barowsky School of Business for more information.
 

The beautiful Dominican campus is the perfect place to say “I do,” especially when alumni receive a 25 percent discount on facility rentals for weddings and vow renewals. Visit Events and Conference Services for details.
 

Alumni over the age of 50 receive a 10 percent discount on intellectually stimulating lectures and workshops through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, which combines informed thinking and intelligent discussion with meaningful social interaction. 

Dominican graduates receive a 50 percent discount on the Business Edge Briefing series, designed to strengthen theory application in the business world. Briefings tackle topics such as “Do Your Business Conversations Get the Results You Want?” and “How Hint Disrupted a Tough and Competitive Industry to Build a Highly Successful Consumer-Focused Business.” Keep an eye out for Business Edge promo codes in Dominican’s monthly Penguin Postcard. If you don't already receive the Penguin Postcard, sign up here
 

Dominican graduates receive a 50 percent discount on Small Business Development Center workshops when using the code Penguin. Workshops tackle topics such as Digital Marketing, Social Media, Storytelling Marketing, Ecommerce and more.

Helpful Alumni Resources & Discounts

Relatives of alumni are eligible to apply for the Mother Mary Raymond Scholarship as a legacy. To learn more, contact the Office of Financial Aid.
 

Visit Student Clearing House to order your official Dominican transcript. Individual transcripts cost $10 for the first copy and $1 for additional copies, plus a $2.25 processing charge. 

As a member of the Dominican University of California Alumni Association, you now have special access to a powerful tool: Farmers Insurance Choice℠. Quickly and easily compare and save with multiple quotes from highly rated carriers all in one place – in just minutes. Be sure to mention you are a DUC Alumni and use code EO9.

Alumni can enjoy $150 off their San Francisco Charter Bus rental (charterbus or minibus) from CharterUP. This discount does not expire. To redeem the discount, email sales@charterup.com with the subject line "Dominican University of California Alumni discount with CharterUP." Visit charterup.com/charter-bus-rentals/ to learn more.

Enjoy exclusive monthly offers, discounts, and more with Dell's Member Purchase Program (MPP).

You can now unlock an alumni discount on rooms at the Embassy Suites in San Rafael! Access your special rate using Dominican's unique Hilton link. Take advantage of this offer each year during Alumni Reunion. 

aceboater.com provides a boating safety course and boating exam accredited by NASBLA & California Department of Parks and Recreation - DBW. It's a fun, interactive, and user-friendly way to get on with the theory and onto the water! Dominican Alumni get 50% off when they use the code DOMINICANALUMNI during checkout. 

Dominican graduates receive $10 off any rental of camping, skiing, or climbing gear from Last Minute Gear, an outdoor gear shop located in San Francisco (with possible delivery or shipping services). Besides rentals, Last Minute Gear also has new gear for sale, and a free gear library you can borrow from. Visit the online store today. The discount code dominicanalum should be automatically applied when using the embedded link. Once applied, use the apply discount button on the final checkout page. 

Dominican graduates receive 15% off Meble Furniture, a top-tier furniture company that will add a touch of European elegance to your living spaces. All products are flat-packed, primed for shipping, and a breeze to install. Visit the online store today and apply your unique discount code DOMINICAN15.

Neon By Design specializes in personalized neon signs/art and offers a 10% discount code for Dominican students, alumni, members, and employees. Use code DOMINICAN10 at checkout.

Voodoo Neon offers a 10% discount code for Dominican University of California alumni, faculty, and staff members. Use code DOMINICAN10 when you purchase custom neon signs and art pieces. 

Alumni-Owned Businesses

Black Lamb Media helps service-based businesses communicate effectively with their desired audience through brand strategy and creative content such as video production, graphic design, and website design. Alumni receive 10% off all services when they e-mail Jennifer Bellingham '17 at jennifersmithhaylett@gmail.com.

Cadydid Social Marketing guides your business in realizing your authentic online brand identity and developing a cohesive, engaging, and humanistic social marketing strategy based on overall business goals. Cady Marsh '07 will help you create a more meaningful connection with your customers on social media and beyond. Email cady@cadydidmarketing.com for 10% off a consulting or management package. 

FARM Creative is the creative studio of Alana Jelinek '16, Designer, Artist, and (Green) MBA, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her mission is to create awesomeness for small to mid-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations. Dominican alumni receive 15% off their first project when they contact Alana at farm4862@gmail.com.

Ignite a Light applies creative problem solving techniques to help businesses generate profit, accelerate growth, and secure the success of any venture. Chloe Ann Shaw '19 can assist all customers with financial analysis, strategic planning, creative problem-solving, and marketing services, but only Dominican alumni will receive 10% off their first project. Email shawchloeann@gmail.com to claim offer. 

Ignited Career Consulting works with job seekers at all levels, ranging from recent college graduates to experienced individuals transitioning into a new career field, to develop personal branding materials, create professional resumes, and provide strengths-based coaching to spark their professional growth. Alumni receive 10% off all services when they contact Liz Thurman '06 at elizabeth@ignitedcareers.com

Save 10% on King Floyd's bar provisions. They are obsessed with creating the finest hand crafted bitters, syrups, and salts in the world. Contact Lawrence Batterton '09 at batterton@gmail.com for your Dominican alumni VIP code. 

Self Empowerment Starts Now coaching, founded by Dominican alumna Ashton LeSieur, is dedicated to transforming young women into confident leaders through a journey of self-discovery and self-worth. Ashton's unique methodology guides young women through pivotal life transitions, empowering them to set meaningful goals and make confident choices as they navigate adulthood. Through her coaching, Ashton provides the tools and support needed for young women to build confidence, gain clarity, and embrace personal growth. For more information or to begin your empowerment journey, contact Ashton at ashton.sesn@gmail.com.

Shop fine art compositions as prints, limited editions, and originals at Susan Searway Art & Design. Susan Searway-Fertig '04 offers 15% off all prints and 10% off layout & design marketing services for alumni with code dualumni.

VenturePad is working to create a community that helps support and promote small businesses, solopreneurs, startups and organizations that need professional coworking space and meeting rooms at affordable rates in downtown San Rafael. Dominican alumni receive a Free Coworking Day Pass when they get in touch with Alejandro Moreno S. '11 at alejandro@venturepad.works.