Alumni Events
From reunions to mixers to special events with the President or showcasing students, enjoy alumni gatherings in the Philadelphia area and around the country.
Alumni ID Cards
Come by or call/e-mail for your identification card - you'll need it to attend UArts events at the student rate, for building access and library privileges and other alumni benefits. Once you get a paper card from Alumni Relations, turn it in at 1228 Spruce for a hard card with your photo. To request a card via e-mail, click here.
Alumni Information
Keep your address and e-mail up to date with the Alumni Relations office by filling out the online update form, or calling 215-717-6150, 866-717-4090 (toll free), or sending an e-mail to alumni@uarts.edu. We can then keep you informed about what's going on here, events in your area, benefits and more.
Arden Theatre
Enjoy a $5 discount on theatre tickets (based on availability) at Philadelphia's Arden Theatre, Saturday night excluded. Tuesday night preview tickets are also available to alumni for $10. Alumni cards must be presented when picking up tickets at the box office. Call 215-922-1122.
Cantina
With your alumni card, receive 10% off at the Cantina in Hamilton Hall (Broad and Pine) when you're visiting campus.
Career Services
Are you looking for a job? Would you like to fill a position or internship? How about sharing your encouragement and know-how as a career mentor? Contact Career Services at 215-717-6075 or careerservices@uarts.edu for information or an appointment. For an account in UArtsCareers, the online database of jobs, internships and other opportunities, sign up at no cost at http://www.uartscareers.com/.
Club Quarters Hotels
Enjoy a low members-only rate at any of Club Quarters' 12 hotels in London (2), NYC (3), Philadelphia, Chicago (2), San Francisco, Boston, Washington D.C. and Houston. For reservations contact 212-575-0006 or http://www.clubquarters.com/. The password is UARTS. Download 2007 member info and rates.
Continuing Education
From "Creative Nonfiction: The Art of Real Life" to "Creating a Web Portfolio" to "Tap: From Hoofin' to Broadway" to "Mosaic Techniques with Glass," Continuing Education offers over 85 courses…and alumni receive 10% off all classes. View the current offerings. Contact 215-717-6095 or ContinuingEd@uarts.edu for more information and to sign up for that course you've always wanted to take.
UArts Credit Card
Use an officially branded UArts Affinity Credit Card, a unique no-annual-fee Platinum Plus MasterCard from Bank of America, for your purchases and bills. Call 1-866-438-6262 and refer to priority code FAAHRK when speaking with a representative. Your purchase, renewal and use of the card benefit the Annual Fund.
Fee Waivers for Children of Alumni and Legacy Scholarships
UArts will waive the $60 application fee for children of alumni applying for full-time undergraduate or graduate enrollment. Children or dependents of The University of the Arts alumni are also eligible for a Legacy Scholarship, which provides a 10 percent reduction on tuition.
Forum
Alumni receive the Forum three times a year; the publication contains articles about alumni, news from UArts and Alumni Notes (news from our alumni).
Insurance Benefits:
Auto, Home and Renters
Purchase high quality auto, home and renters insurance at a group discount rate of 10% - 20% through Liberty Mutual's Group Savings Plus. Philadelphia residents call Juanita Savage at 1-888-915-1100 ext. 53245 for a free, no-obligation quote. Or call 1-800-835-0894 to be directed to the nearest Liberty Mutual office. Request a free quote on-line at http://www.libertymutual.com/.
Life and Medical
Our partnership with Meyer and Associates offers attractively priced insurance products for alumni and their spouses, domestic partners, parents and children. It includes life insurance along with short-term medical insurance to fill the temporary needs of unemployed alumni, recent graduates, travelers, students and others with gaps in their medical coverage. For more information call 800-635-7801 or visit www.meyerandassoc.com/ma/uarts.
Library Privileges
Alumni card holders may use the University Libraries on-site at no charge. To borrow materials, a Visa or MasterCard credit card must be on file as a deposit; debit cards cannot be accepted. With the credit card on file, alumni may borrow materials at no charge for the first year after graduation and $20 per year thereafter. Please see the University Libraries section of this Web site for more information or call 215-717-6280. The library catalog is also available via the Internet.
On-Line and Hardback Alumni Directory
Through Harris Communications, a new hardback/softback alumni directory will be available for alumni in Winter 2008. Alumni will also have the opportunity to be a part of our online community.
Programs for K-12
The University's Pre-College Saturday School (for high school students) and Saturday Arts Lab (for students in grades K through eight) as well as the Pre-College Summer Institute (for high school juniors and seniors) offer outstanding programs for young artists. Children of UArts alumni receive a 10% discount on tuition. Additional funds are available for scholarship applicants. For more information on high school programs, e-mail precollege@uarts.edu or call 215.717.6430. For K-8 programs, contact Maggie Hobson at mhobson@uarts.edu or 215-717-6057. Check out the programs.
UArts Store
Alumni receive a 10% discount on all books & merchandise at the UArts School Store at 307 S. 13 (between Spruce and Pine). Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Tuesdays until 6:00 p.m.
Transcripts
Visit the Registrar's page on this Web site for information on how to receive a copy of your transcripts. Or call the Registrar's Office at 215-717-6420 and press 2 for recorded information. The usual fee is $5, and mailing usually takes three to five days.
UArts Events
Continue to enjoy the extraordinary talent and creativity of University students and faculty. Attend UArts theater, music and dance performances at the student rate (usually free) by showing your alumni ID card. Check out www.uarts.edu/go for the latest events.
UArts Rentals
Alumni receive the non-profit rate when renting UArts meeting rooms or the Arts Bank and Drake Theaters. Call 215-717-6141 for more information.