Discounts & Perks

Columbia students, faculty and staff are eligible to receive discounts from the following phone carriers. The account must be in the Columbia member's name to qualify.

AT&T

18% off per month and other discounts.

Please use the following number, Faculty/Staff FAN: 2498569, or visit: http://www.att.com/wireless/columbiau.

T-Mobile

We're thrilled to provide our loyal customers with T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. With this offer, there are no hidden fees and no annual contracts. Employees with the Go5G plan may take advantage of the exclusive offer. 

Here’s what you will get with the New Go5G Plus or Go5G Next Plan.

• Unlimited talk, text and smartphone data on our 5G & 4G LTE network
• 5G access with compatible device & coverage area
• 50GB of high-speed mobile hotspot data
• Unlimited premium data…that means no throttling (no data caps)
• Up to 4K UHD video streaming (must activate up to 4K UHD video streaming)
• Taxes and fees included
• 15GB of high-speed data in Mexico and Canada
• Stateside International Unlimited Texting
• Gogo in-flight unlimited texting and unlimited Wi-Fi
• Scam Shield Premium
• Netflix on us (single line includes basic 1-screen; 2+ lines include standard 2-screen)
• Apple TV+ on us
• Free stuff every Tuesday
• Limited time offer- AAA Membership for 1 year
• Dedicated customer care team
• Verify your new T-Mobile account within 30 days. Call 877-334-7099.
• Mention your employer at the time of purchase

• New T-Mobile Customers – 1-855-570-9947
• Existing T-Mobile Customers – 1-877-334-7099
• T-Mobile Customer Care – 1-800-937-8997

Please mention Columbia University and remember to verify your employment: my.t-mobile.com/profile or the T-Mobile app.

Utilize your work email when verifying employment. Employees without a work email, please verify with your paystub or badge.

NOTE: You'll need to verify your employment status within 30 days of activation; otherwise you will not be eligible for T-Mobile Work Perks. 

1. Go to my.t-mobile.com/profile or the T-Mobile app.
2. If you are not already on the Profile page, select Profile from the top right menu.
3. Select Employment Verification.
4. Confirm your employment status:
   - Enter Company Name
   - Enter Fi​​​​​​rst and Last Name
   - Enter Employment Work Email
   - Confirm Employment Work Email
   - Enter Mailing Address
5. If we are able to verify you immediately, you will see Employment Verification Verified. You are all set.

Offers subject to change without notice.

Verizon Wireless  

Get discounts on your monthly account level access fees on qualifying plans and enjoy discounts on eligible accessories. 

To learn more and find out how you can get your Verizon Wireless discounts go to: https://www.verizon.com/discounts

Please use generic @columbia.edu email domain (without server) when signing up.

Verizon Deals at Work (formerly Verizon Connections)

Special Employee Discount on Verizon Home Internet

Exciting New Offer!!  5G Home Internet is now included in your employee discounts! 

Now more employees have access to employee savings from Verizon. 

Two great home Internet options at an exclusive employee rate: 

• Verizon 5G Home Internet- Blazing-fast & reliable home internet. Game, stream & connect with the power of 5G.
• Fios Home Internet – With our 100% fiber-optic network you can enjoy smooth streaming, video conferencing and low lag gaming. 

Your employee discounts:

• Available to new and existing Verizon Home Internet customers
• No contracts or bundles required
• Up to $10 off Verizon Fios Home Internet
• Up to $10 off Verizon 5G Home Internet

Offer is online only at verizon.com/dealsatwork

Signing Up Is Easy

1. Visit verizon.com/dealsatwork
2. Enter your work email address.

*If you don’t have a work email address, just click on “I don’t have a work email address” and follow prompts to verify employment

3. You will receive an email with a shopping link from Verizon Notifications.
4. Click on the embedded link in the email.  Then follow the prompts to start saving!

For Verizon Home Internet discount related questions, please contact:

Catherine Fitzmaurice | [email protected]

Have a Verizon mobile plan? With Select 5G Mobile plans, you may be eligible for additional savings on Verizon Home Internet plans.

NJ Transit

NJ Transit offers full-time undergraduate and graduate students the option to purchase a bus, rail, or light rail monthly pass at 25 percent off the regular monthly pass price and has partnered with Columbia to offer this discount.

Learn more and enroll in this benefit via the Columbia Transportation website.

ZipCar

• Join as a Columbia University affiliate (students, faculty and staff) and receive a discount toward membership.
• Get 24/7 access to Zipcars parked all over the city.
• Simply reserve online, let yourself in with your Zipcard and drive.
• Low hourly and daily rates always include gas and insurance.

Family Travel Planning Services

Travel planning service, at no cost, specializing in custom packages including Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Lines, Aulani, A Disney Resort and Spa, Adventures by Disney, Royal Caribbean Cruises and all-inclusive resorts. Click on the link above to learn more and book your trip.

Hotels and Car Rentals

Hertz Car Rental Discounts for Personal Travel

Hertz negotiated rates for personal car rentals may be booked on the Online Booking Tool accessible via the Columbia Visitors Travel Portal.

Hotel Discounts for Personal Travel

Access to competitive rates at over 44,000 hotel properties across the globe, from boutique hotels to major chains may be booked on the Online Booking Tool accessible via the Columbia Visitors Travel Portal.

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TELUS Health, formerly LIfeWorks, Columbia's employee assistance provider, offers up to 60% discounts on travel, hotels, rental cars, and more. Check out the deals now. (login: Columbia    password: eap)

Barnes & Noble

Show your University ID Card at the registers of the Barnes & Noble on the Morningside campus to receive 10% off select items.

Visit Columbia Bookstore to learn more

• Visit the Office of Work/Life for wellness-related discounts on gym memberships, cycling, and nutrition.
   
• Get dental health discounts from Aetna for daily oral health care products.
   
• Sanvello Self-care App helps diffuse stress, anxiety, and depression through on-demand coaching techniques. Premium services are free to UnitedHealthcare members.
   
• Call a Life Coach at no cost for guidance in how to achieve your personal goals.

CUIT Computer Discounts

Visit CUIT to learn more 

Schools and departments can make institutional computer purchases through Columbia's agreements with Dell and Apple.

Preferred Vendor List

Other personal discounts on software, electronics and other items are also available from certain University vendors through Purchasing's Goods and Services Catalog.

Telephone: (212) 854-4179

Visit Office of Procurement Services

Procurement Services is responsible for implementing and directing all University procurement policies and procedures. Procurement is committed to providing optimum procurement service and assistance to the University community, and working with faculty and staff to develop and implement sound, cost-effective policies, procedures and systems to facilitate the procurement of the goods and services needed to support University research and teaching.

The Office of Procurement Services also negotiates and executes Master Agreements with vendors in order to provide the University Community with the best total cost for goods and services. Master Agreements utilize the University's buying power, ensuring that the goods and services provided offer the best value to the University.

The Procurement Services web page is a resource that provides all pertinent information, including necessary forms, lists of all University Master Agreements, Procurement phone numbers and email address, etc. If there are any questions concerning policies or procedures, the website can answer them or you can contact any Procurement staff member.

The Employee Assistance Program offers free and discounted referral services:

• Free, 30-minute Legal, Mediation & Financial consultations and referrals to professional services. Call 844-636-1260 (TTY: 711)
   
• EAP 24-hour Hotline provides confidential counseling and referrals to professional services. Six free sessions with a certified counselor per topic. Call 844-636-1260 (TTY: 711)
   
• For more discounts and perks, visit TELUS Health