Your diploma deserves more than a placeholder—it deserves a permanent place of pride.
With a University of Illinois Alumni Association Life Membership, you’ll receive an official Illinois diploma frame that puts your achievement on full display. It’s the upgrade your degree has been waiting for—and the easiest way to finally check it off your list.
But this isn’t just about the frame. Life Membership means you’re in for good. No renewals, no reminders—just lifelong access to alumni benefits, exclusive experiences, and the connection that comes with being part of the Illini network. You’ll also receive a premium Life Member blanket—because some things are meant to last.
One decision. A lifetime of Illini pride.
** Annual membership is $150.
*** Shipping to Domestic U.S. Addresses Only. No PO Boxes.
Membership Overview
| Lifetime | Annual | |
| Membership Payment | $1,500 one-time fee | $150 per year |
| Optional Recurring Payments $300 x 5 | ✓ | – |
| Membership Renewal | None | Yes, annually |
| Exclusive Life Member Blanket | ✓ | – |
| Promotional Swag | ✓ | ✓ |
| Career Services Discount* | ✓ | ✓ |
| Quarterly-print magazine Illinois Alumni* | ✓ | ✓ |
| Partnership & Discounts with Athletics* | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and Art Museum* | ✓ | ✓ |
| TicketsatWork Exclusive Offers* | ✓ | ✓ |
| Allerton Discounts* | ✓ | ✓ |
| 15% off room rates at Illini Union Hotel* | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10% off room rates at Hotel Royer* | ✓ | ✓ |
| 10% discount at the Illini Union Bookstore* | ✓ | ✓ |
| Lifelong Learning OLLI Membership Discount* | ✓ | ✓ |
| ALC Members Online Community* | ✓ | ✓ |
UIAA members can receive a special discount on career coaching services with Illinois alum Julie Bartimus. With over 20 years of experience guiding alumni through various career stages, Julie is equipped to help you with everything from polishing your resume and LinkedIn profile to creating a personal branding strategy or launching your next career search.
Discount Details:
•Rate: $75 per 1-hour session (regular rate $125, discount of $50)
Illinois is here to support you every step of the way!
Members receive 10% off the Best Available Rate at the beautifully restored Hotel Royer in Urbana! Just minutes from campus, Hotel Royer blends historic charm with modern comfort and features on-site dining at Lloyd’s Drinking Parlor and The Writers Room. To book your member rate, visit Hotel Royer’s website and enter the exclusive promo code provided in your UIAA membership communications. Proof of membership is required at check-in.
On a quarterly basis, alumni members will receive the Illinois Alumni, the award-winning print magazine detailing the accomplishments of the Illini family.
Active&Fit Now gives UIAA members access to over 8,600 gyms nationwide, plus exclusive savings of 20–70% on premium fitness studios. Members can enjoy flexible, contract-free memberships, personalized wellness coaching, and access to 14,000+ on-demand workouts—all designed to support a healthy, active lifestyle wherever they are.
Fighting Illini Football Tickets
UIAA Alumni Association members will enjoy a discount on Illinois’ Homecoming football game tickets each year. Each year, the UIAA will distribute a special promo code good for a discount on homecoming tickets.
UIAA membership includes discounted rates on regular greens fee and cart fee at the Atkins Golf Club at University of Illinois (valid for UIAA member’s golf only). Discounted rates are available Monday-Thursday before 3pm. Atkins Golf Club at the University of Illinois is located at 2560 Stone Creek Blvd., Urbana, IL.
Discounts are as follows:
18 holes riding $55 (rack rate $69)
18 holes walking $40 (rack rate $49)
9 holes riding $36 (rack rate $39)
9 holes walking $26 (rack rate $29)
Experience the nation’s premier University performing arts center, Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, and enjoy exclusive discounts on 4-6 shows per year!
Members also enjoy 15% off at Intermezzo Cafe and the Stage 5 bar.
Annually, members will be treated to a virtual tour by the director/curators of the Krannert Art Museum which features a rich collection of fine arts from across the globe and vibrant exhibitions.
Save up to 60% on theme parks, hotels, concerts, movie tickets, and more!
TicketsatWork provides University of Illinois Alumni Association members with a unique opportunity to access exclusive offers to the world’s greatest entertainment and travel brands, including Walt Disney World® Resort, Universal Orlando Resort™, Cirque du Soleil® and SeaWorld® Parks and Entertainment, and many other worldwide offers and attractions are available all with special pricing not available to the public.
UIAA members receive a discount on lodging at Allerton Park & Retreat Center.
Members receive a 15% off rate at the Illini Union Hotel! Whatever brings you back to the university, we’re happy to host! To book this member rate, just call the hotel front desk at 217-333-1241 and provide your UIAA membership number. Guests must provide proof of membership upon arrival in order to receive this discount.
Rate is not available for special event dates (Commencement, Homecoming, Mom’s Weekend, Dad’s Weekend, football weekends, etc.).
Whether your wear your Illini pride, or bring it with you to the office, make sure the orange and blue is always within reach! Alumni members receive a 10% discount at the Illini Union Bookstore on all branded merchandise.
OLLI at Illinois is a lifelong learning community designed for adults fifty or older who want to remain intellectually active and engaged. Throughout the year, OLLI offers courses taught by current and retired university faculty and area experts, member-led study groups and interest groups, and a wide range of lectures. UIAA membership includes 10% discount on OLLI membership. https://olli.illinois.edu/
Just because you graduated, doesn’t mean you stopped learning. As an alum, you have exclusive access to a range of webinars and online events.
Become a Lifetime Member!
Become a Life Member with a one-time payment of $1,500 or $300 recurring yearly payments for 5 years.
Testimonials
“…Over the years, the Alumni Association has enriched my connection to the University on all levels – by hosting events for members, providing real time information about the University, and providing numerous avenues to engage – both online and in person. Supporting the Alumni Association by becoming a member ensures that these opportunities, along with its mission of “Building Relationships for Life”, will continue for generations to come. In short, I encourage every alum to become a member of the Alumni Association – it’s not only a privilege but a great way to pay it forward!”
“For more than 20 years I’ve been a member of UIAA having joined right after graduation. Through the Illinois Alumni magazine, I love still feeling connected to the university. The magazine always has the latest news including what my former classmates are doing, as well as interesting school history, to proudly share with family, friends and colleagues. There’s also really cool discounts for tickets, alumni gear and other activities that my family has enjoyed and has been great for gift giving.”
