CPAA Alumni Advantages
As a graduate of Cal Poly, you are automatically eligible for a variety of benefits and services. To learn more about how you can take advantage of these excellent opportunities, click on the links below. If you would like a free alumni ID card to access membership benefits, please contact the Alumni Relations office at 1-888-225-7659 or request a card online.
Campus | Home | Road & Vacation
On Campus:
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Library Privileges - CPAA members have access to all 23 California State University campus libraries, including Cal Poly's Kennedy Library (some restrictions may apply).
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Cal Poly Rec Center - NOW OPEN! CPAA members are eligible to join for a fee - click here for details.
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University Bookstore, Cal Poly and Downtown – CPAA members receive a 10% discount on purchases of apparel and gifts that display the Cal Poly name or a Cal Poly logo. This discount may not be combined with other discounts or markdowns. To receive the discount, please show your membeship card to the cashier. For online shopping, follow this link: El Corral Bookstore - web discount.
- Cal Poly Extended Education - Cal Poly Alumni Association (CPAA) members receive a ten percent *(10%) registration fee discount for selected noncredit programs offered through Cal Poly Extended Education.
At Home:
- Health Insurance Plans - Sponsored by the CPAA, offering Blue Shield Major Medical, Short Term Medical, dental and vision. These plans have been carefully selected from some of the nation's leading insurance carriers through Alumni Insurance Services of Marsh Affinity. For more details, call (888) 560-ALUM (2586) or click here.
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Auto, Home and Renters Insurance - Plans are now available through Liberty Mutual. The CPAA is proud to introduce an exciting benefit that could help you save money on auto, home and renters insurance. You can take advantage of this program by calling (800) 900-6035 or click here.
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Veterinary Pet Insurance – Serving pet owners since 1982. Available in all 50 states with your choice of any licensed veterinarian. VPI is the nation’s oldest, largest and most experienced licensed pet medical insurance provider; now available to Cal Poly Alumni Association members. For more information, call (800) USA-PETS (872-7387) or click here.
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Mustang Merchants – Receive discounts at over 30 participating San Luis Obispo and Central Coast merchants, hotels, restaurants, realty, finance and home improvement businesses.
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Office Depot – Let your membership work for you! Save up to 60% on the suggested list price of office supplies and reduce your costs by utilizing Office Depot's Digital Solutions, Custom Stationery Online and Promotional Products! Take advantage of the buying power of 100,000 Cal Poly alumni! Shop online or in-store at one of the 1200 locations throughout the United States for both households and businesses.
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Personalized Cal Poly Mailing Labels – Show your alumni spirit by creating your own, personalized, self-adhesive return address labels with Cal Poly Alumni logo art on them. Click here to order your set today!
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Capital One – Apply for the product that meets your need and show your support for Cal Poly!
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Credit Union Membership – CPAA members are eligible for membership at SESLOC Federal Credit Union (some restrictions may apply).
On the Road and Vacation:
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Travel Insurance - CPAA members may purchase travel insurance through Travel Insurance Services. For a list of coverages available visit Travel Insurance Services.
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Hotel and Rental Car Discounts – Travel discounts you can use! Receive up to a 20% discount at participating Clarion, Quality, Comfort Suites, Comfort Inn, Sleep Inn, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, Suburban Extended Stay Hotels worldwide, and find great rental car discounts offered through Alamo, Auto Europe, Avis, Budget, Hertz and National, as well. For more information, call us at (888) CAL-POLY (225-7659) or (805) 756-2586.
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Tourist Attractions Discounts – CPAA members can receive discount coupons upon request from Sea World, Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Studios and Six Flags Magic Mountain.
- CPAA Event Discounts - CPAA members receive discounts upon registering for alumni events such as regional chapter events and Homecoming.