Discounts and Perks
Wellness
YMCA
Want to get in shape, stay in shape, or reach a wellness goal? Thanks to a partnership between the University of Rochester, the YMCA of Greater Rochester and the Canandaigua Family YMCA, all regular full-time and part-time faculty and staff (including union members) are eligible for a discounted membership. More details.
Excellus – Blue365
Blue365 offers Excellus BlueCross BlueShield members access to deals and discounts on products and services that make it easier and more affordable to make healthy choices. More details.
Employee Pharmacy
The UR Employee Pharmacy offers savings to employees and their families who are enrolled in a University Health Care Plan. Enjoy up to a 25% discount of the cost of your prescription medications, along with free prescription delivery for off-site employees. More information.
Eastman Dental
All University of Rochester employees receive a 10% discount on the following dental services not covered by insurance: Prosthodontics, Periodontics, Orthodontics, General Dentistry, and services rendered at the Downtown and School 17 sites, and University Dental Faculty Group. More Details
Sporting Events
Rochester Knighthawks
The Knighthawks are offering all University of Rochester faculty, staff, retirees, and families the chance to purchase discounted tickets. Please contact Jacob Satter with any questions at Jacob.Satter@Bluecrossarena.com or 585-448-3776.
More details to come when the new season begins.
Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills typically offer University faculty, staff, retirees, and families the chance to purchase discounted tickets to many of their home games (subject to availability).
More details to come when the new season begins.
Rochester Americans
The Rochester Americans are offering all University of Rochester faculty, staff, retirees, and families the chance to purchase discounted tickets Please contact Jacob Satter with any questions at Jacob.Satter@Bluecrossarena.com or 585-448-3776
More details to come when the new season begins.
RARES
Beginning January 1, 2019, employees and retirees of the University of Rochester will have access to hundreds of local, regional and national discounts through Regional Area Recreation and Employee Services Association (RARES), a not-for-profit organization created to assist in offering employee benefits and discounts on products and services.
Certain discounts offered through RARES, such as those for African Lion Safari, Genesee Country Village and Museum, and Rochester Museum and Science Center, do not require advance purchase of tickets; you may simply show your RARES ID Card (University NetID required) at the venue to obtain your discount. Other discounts for things such as amusement parks, sporting events, and movies may require that individuals or departments purchase tickets in advance, either online or via the mail-in ticket order form, with an option to receive an invoice for the purchase. If you're in a pinch, you may pick up tickets from the RARES office at 312 West Commercial Street in East Rochester, Monday - Friday 10AM - 4PM. Please visit the RARES website for details on all local, regional, and national discounts and how to obtain them. Enter the ID # on your RARES ID Card (University NetID required) to view discounts by category.
Get Your RARES ID Card!
Download your RARES ID card to your smartphone or tablet here. (University NetID required)
Questions?
Please email discounts@ur.rochester.edu
Other Discounts and Perks
Cell Phone
Receive cell phone plan discounts through Verizon and AT&T. More information.
UR Tech Store
Purchase computer hardware, accessories, video gaming products and more at discounted prices. Their two retail locations include G-7220B on the ground floor of the Medical Center (next to the Print Center), and the IT Center in the Rush Rhees Library. More Information.
Post Office
For your convenience, there is a U.S. Post Office located on the ground floor of the medical center - G-5122 and there is also the Campus Mail Center in Todd Union.
Banking & ATM Services
The U of R offers several on-site banking options, including ATMs for both Chase Bank and Advantage Federal Credit Union. More information.
College Town Discounts
Present your University of Rochester ID to receive 5-15% off at many of the College Town businesses, including Moe’s, The Beer Market, Rochester Running Company, Verizon and more.
Memorial Art Gallery
Present your UR ID and enjoy an unlimited number of free visits to the MAG. More information.
Eastman Theatre
University of Rochester employees can receive a discount on subscription packages and tickets for many performances are either discounted or free with a UR ID. More Information.
*University Retirees are not eligible for Child Care, MAG, or cellphone discounts.
Discount Shopping
University employees can now save in more ways on travel, entertainment, electronics, clothes, gifts, etc., all on one convenient website. Access these new savings and local discounts at www.YOURBenefitsExtras.com.