Benefits
Even after you graduate from Ashford University, you're still part of the Ashford family. Take advantage of the many valuable services available to alumni and current students thanks to Alumni Relations.
Alumni Magazine
Durgin Educational Center
Library
Online Store
Discounts
Travel
Career Services
Networking Events
Don't miss Ashford Connections, the University's alumni magazine. You'll receive the latest news from Ashford University and Ashford Alumni. All alumni of the institution receive the publication. Send in your updates to be included in the next issue. Download the latest issue here.
Durgin Educational Center
You can use the Golinvaux Fitness Center and the jogging track at the Durgin Educational Center during regular hours (closed dates as posted and during events in Durgin Center).
Library
Alumni are entitled to use the general circulation materials at the Library on campus. Complete an application for a card at the library desk. With an Ashford Library card, you are also allowed to use PrairieCat, the online catalog of books in more than 300 member libraries.
Online Store
Show your spirit with Ashford gear available in the official online store. Alumni can buy Ashford gear from anywhere in the country by visiting ShopAshford, the official online store.
Discounts
Being an Ashford alumnus has many advantages, but did you know it can save you money? Take advantage of discounts on all kinds of services and products.
Travel
Annual London Theater Tour
Enjoy a London theater trip sponsored by the University and directed by Sister Theresa Judge March 5 - 12, 2011. Excursions may include a trip to Paris on the Chunnel, going to a show, or day trips to Stratford, Stonehenge, Canterbury or Windsor. For more information, please contact Sister Theresa Judge at 563.242.4023, ext. 1311or by email at Theresa.Judge@ashford.edu.
Car Rental
Ashford University alumni can enjoy discounted car rentals when they use Enterprise, National or Alamo. Ashford alumni will benefit from 5% to 15% discounts on car rentals.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Ashford alumni receive a 5% discount on Enterprise Rent-A-Car's already low prices and are also eligible to sign up for Enterprise Plus®. Click here to reserve the special Ashford alumni rate.
Alamo Rent A Car
Drive Happy with Alamo. Where members save up to 10%.
And, with self-serve check-in you can skip the counter, check-in at the kiosk and drive away. All you need is a valid driver's license, major credit card and an existing reservation. It's that easy. To make a reservation click here or call Alamo Rent A Car at 1-800-462-5266. Be sure to request Contract ID 706768 at the time of reservation.
National Car Rental
As a member, you'll get up to 15% off rentals at National Car Rental.
And, with the Emerald Club® from National Car Rental, you can bypass the counter and choose your own car. Enroll now in the Emerald Club.
Make a reservation online or call National Car Rental at 1-800-CAR-RENT® and refer to Contract ID 5282865 at the time of reservation. Go National. Go Like a Pro.
Career Services
Regional alumni can achieve great career potential with help from the Career Services staff. Explore job opportunities in the Midwest region.
If you're a current or former student-athlete, Ashford University and Career Athletes have partnered to help provide additional career education, guidance, and networking opportunities for you.
For those of you who are in your desired field of interest regarding your career, you can become a mentor for the current undergraduate student-athletes. Do you remember what it felt like to walk in their shoes and endure the time limitations as a student-athlete? Current student-athletes are eager to connect and learn about your success post-athletics! Be the significant impact in their lives and help them prepare for life after athletics. Sign up as a mentor today!
Your benefits from the Ashford University partnership with Career Athletes:
- Sign-up to be a mentor and assist our current student-athletes in making future career choices
- Connect to a mentor yourself and seek the valuable expertise of alumni professionals in your field
- Receive exclusive updates directly from our athletic programs
- Instantly contact alumni community members who have also joined the network
- Enjoy exclusive connection to more than 350 employers and organizations looking to hire alumni athletes
- Access the career resource center and a virtual career coach to help with resume writing and interview preparation
- Explore over 2,000 national career opportunities for former college athletes of all majors and backgrounds
- Discover Entry, Mid, and Executive level positions available from many of the nation's largest employers
- Get exposure to more than 10 years of best practices with regards to career and skills-training
Register and explore your job options as an alumni student-athlete.
For information on any of the benefits mentioned above, contact the Office of Alumni Services at 563.242.4023, ext. 3504 or email alumni@ashford.edu.