University Perks

University of Minnesota faculty and staff enjoy unique discounts and opportunities as employees. 

University Discounts

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Tuition Discount at the U of M for Employees

Expand your education. The Regents Scholarship Program helps pay employee tuition when they take University courses. Between 75% to 100% percent of tuition costs are covered for undergraduate, graduate school, or post baccalaureate professional course credits. 

Discounts on Laptops and Tablets

M Tech in the Bookstore offers special savings to University employees on computers, laptops, and tablets. Take advantage of interest-free financing for select technology purchases to qualified staff and faculty with repayment through payroll deduction.

Professional Development Classes

College of Continuing and Professional Studies (CCAPS) offers staff and faculty members a 50% discount on professional development courses, which cover a range of topics. 

Unique University Experiences

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Twin Cities Campus: Seasonal Fresh Food

The Food Science and Nutrition Department's Dairy Food Products salesroom is open to the public.

Seasonal offerings from the CFANS Market include organic produce from a student-run farm, honey, and Christmas trees. (Twin Cities Campus)

Museums and Galleries

Explore University museums and galleries, including:

Student Athletic Events

Watch student-athletes compete in over a dozen sports. Look for emails on ticket discounts from the Athletics Department. 

Library Services

All faculty and staff can use the campus libraries to get answers to questions, use online databases and streaming services, or check out materials and have them delivered to your workplace. 

Twin Cities Campus: Rent Outdoor Gear for Your Next Adventure

Outdoor equipment rentals are available for faculty and staff through the University Recreation and Wellness. You can find what you need to enjoy the Minnesota outdoors throughout the year, including tents, bikes, canoes, paddleboards, snowshoes, and cross-country skis. (Twin Cities Campus).

Discounts Outside the University

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Travel, Entertainment, and Other Services

Entertainment, Services, and Travel Discounts through Minnesota Employee Recreation & Services Council (MERSC). University employees can get discounts on event tickets, home and professional services, and more through the Minnesota Employee Recreation & Services Council (MERSC). For information on how to get your discounts, the proof of employment you'll need, and other restrictions, see the MERSC site. (All discounts offered through UPerks, whether they are listed here or with MERSC, are given without any endorsement or guarantee from the University of Minnesota. The University is not liable for businesses not honoring discounts.)

Twin Cities Campus: Shipt Delivery Service Membership

Shipt Delivery Service for the Twin Cities Campus

University of Minnesota Twin Cities faculty, staff, and students (age 18+), are eligible for a free one-year membership in Shipt, starting January 23, 2023. The membership offers same-day delivery of groceries and other household essentials to the University community. The University does not operate or take responsibility for Shipt services. Anyone who chooses to take advantage of this free one-year Shipt membership offer will work directly with Shipt. 

  • Read the University's FAQs 
  • Learn more about how you can take advantage of the free subscription using your zip code and your umn.edu email address.