Wellness

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS

Our UC Irvine (UCI) and UCI Health community of employees and retirees have exclusive access to a variety of discounts on activities and services.

As a service to the UCI community, these discounts are being provided as informational only and do not constitute an endorsement of any products and services.*

EDUCATION & PERSONAL

UCI and UCI Health employees can participate in Adult & Child First Aid CPR & AED certification through Campus Recreation at a discounted rate of $30. To receive the discount, you must register by phone or in person and provide your UCI employee ID number and department. https://www.campusrec.uci.edu/classes/safety.html
Available for all UCI and UCI Health employees. Must register for the Bright Horizons program. Child care/preschool priority and discounts (up to 10%, waived registration up to $250) Tutoring, academic support discounts (15-64%) Summer camp, school-age care and enrichment program discounts ($10/day – 15%) https://clients.brighthorizons.com/UCI
UC provides a comprehensive identity protection program through Experian, paid for by UC, for UC retirees and employees and their dependent children up to age 18. https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/benefits/home-family/identity-theft-protection/
Faculty and staff from most campus departments automatically receive Microsoft 365 accounts upon employment and can download Microsoft 365 for personal use. Contact your local computer support team to find out if you’re eligible.
https://www.oit.uci.edu/services/end-point-computing/microsoft-365/
UCI and UCI Health employees can receive a discount on personal cell phone plans with most major carriers. Go into corporate retail location of your choice and get assistance in adding employee discount. An employee ID card, badge, or email will be required. https://procurement.uci.edu/palcard/cell-phone.php
Peter's Exchange sells surplus property at a discounted rate to general public and university departments. https://procurement.uci.edu/equipment-management/peters-exchange.php
UC supports employees who want to advance their education and offers tuition and fee discounts to those who are eligible. Tuition discounts are not available for certain self-funded academic programs and extension programs. https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/benefits/home-family/tuition-discounts/
UCI and UCI Health employees are eligible to receive a 50% discount on course fees on a space available basis. https://ce.uci.edu/student-resources/registration-financial-services/discounts
UCI and UCI Health employees receive a 15% discount on many of the community classes offered such as Mindfulness, Nutritional Education and Tai Chi. https://ssihi.uci.edu/community-programs/classes/

ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES

Anaheim Ducks offer discounted tickets for their 2024-2025 season games exclusively to UCI and UCI Health employees. Use your UCI email address to purchase tickets. https://www.staffassembly.uci.edu/2024/10/09/uci-health-and-anaheim-ducks-ticket-offers/
Great Work Perks is our New UCI and UCI Health employee and retiree discount program partner. Register today to gain instant access to savings on entertainment, travel, family experiences, everyday essentials, gym memberships, and more with tickets delivered immediately via email after purchase. https://uci.gwperks.com
Monthly Specials: English Flyer | Spanish Flyer
UCI and UCI Health employees have access to discounted theme park, food, and entertainment through Student Government/Associated Students of UCI. Some discounted tickets are only available for in-person purchase. https://asuci.uci.edu/store/tickets/
UCI and UCI Health employees receive 20% off select Barclay events. Enter in promo code UCI20 when you select your seats. https://www.thebarclay.org
UCI and UCI Health employees are eligible for a free two-week trial membership for first-time members or if it has been over a year since a previously held membership ended. https://www.campusrec.uci.edu/membership/
Discounted and no-cost tickets for UCI and UCI Health employees to UCI Athletic and Arts events are available throughout the year for select offerings and events. https://ucirvinetickets.evenue.net/
UCI Staff Assembly coordinates multiple staff outings with discounted ticket offers for UCI and UCI Health staff to attend sports, arts, and entertainment throughout the year with co-workers. https://www.staffassembly.uci.edu/category/news-and-events/sports-arts-and-entertainment

FAMILY & PETS

UC’s Adoption Assistance Plan, administered by WEX Health, provides financial support for faculty and staff who are expanding their families through adoption, with reimbursement of up to $5,000 of eligible expenses. https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/benefits/home-family/adoption-assistance/
UCI and UCI Health employees have access to 10% off full-time, part-time, and drop-in tuition at KinderCare and Champions extended-day learning programs at participating elementary schools. https://www.kindercare.com/employee-benefits/uc-irvine
UCI and UCI Health employees have access to 10% off tuition at a nationwide network of more than 1,150 early education and childcare programs for infants to school-age students, including La Petite Academy, Childtime, Tutor Time, Children's Courtyard, and more. https://www.mylearningcaregroup.com/uci/
The DepCare FSA allows you to set aside money from your paycheck pretax to pay for eligible dependent care expenses. Register during Open Enrollment each year. https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/benefits/home-family/adoption-assistance/
Available for all UCI and UCI Health employees. Must register for the Bright Horizons program.
Access to a limited number of highly subsidized back up care days each year
Sittercity waived membership fee ($150 value), free background checks ($35/each)
YearsAhead waived membership fee, free online needs assessments
Nanny placement $300 placement fee discount
Child care priority and discounts (up to 10%, waived registration up to $250)
Tutoring, academic support discounts (15-64%)
Summer camp, school-age care and enrichment program discounts ($10/day – 15%)
Parenting supports free membership and exclusive access ($120 - $900/year in savings)
https://clients.brighthorizons.com/UCI
UC offers preferred pricing on pet insurance through Nationwide, and you can enroll anytime. https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/benefits/home-family/pets/

HOUSING & TRAVEL

University Hills was created as an academic community in residence to provide affordable housing to eligible full-time UCI and UCI Health employees. https://icha.uci.edu/
UCI and UCI Health employees and retirees have access to Farmers Insurance Choice, including discounts on individual or bundled insurance packages. https://procurement.ucop.edu/news/farmers-auto-home-insurance-available-all-uc-staff-and-retirees
UCI and UCI Health employees can enjoy $65 off monthly rent plus a $0* security deposit and up to two waived application fees when signing a lease at any of the featured communities. https://www.irvinecompanyapartments.com/lp/uci-employee.html
UCI and UCI Health employees as well those planning to visit the campus for any reason may take advantage of these offers. When making the reservation be sure to let the hotel know that the traveler is visiting UCI and that you chose the hotel from our listing. https://www.accounting.uci.edu/ap/travel/resources/hotels.php
UCI and UCI Health employees can utilize UC rates for personal travel (Car Rental, Airlines, Amtrak, etc.) https://travel.ucop.edu/connexxus/
UCI and UCI Health employees can unlock personal rewards and priority pick up during peak demand times and in areas such as airports and conventions. https://redeem.uber.com/public/optin/Syof2VjNgCWD
Complimentary level 1 charging and discounted level 2 charging for full-time UCI employees who use zero-emission electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles. Additional exclusive EV dealership incentives. https://sites.uci.edu/electricvehicles/
UCI Transportation offers UCI employees a variety of incentives, such as rebates on train tickets, discounted OC Bus passes, campus shuttle service, and a guaranteed ride home program. https://parking.uci.edu/st/faculty-staff/
UCI and UCI Health employees can save up to $65 on an annual car rental membership. You can book Zipcars by the hour or day and pick up at or near most UCI and UCI Health locations. https://www.zipcar.com/universities/university-of-california-at-irvine

*Disclaimer: As a service to the UC Irvine (UCI) and UCI Health community, the University provides the opportunity for companies to publicize available discounts to UC Irvine affiliates. Although the University reviews all discounts posted, there may be changes or deletions without notice. The University reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to edit listings and refuse those listings it deems inappropriate for this service, or which do not support the University policies. The University does not investigate, endorse, or guarantee the accuracy of any discount, the quality of the product listed, or the listed companies. Users of this service communicate and contract with each other individually and at their own risk. The Regents, officers, agents, and employees of the University of California shall not be liable for any actions occurring as a result of arrangements made between users of this service or for any errors or omissions made in compilation or print of the discounts.

SUPPORT

Employee Experience Center (EEC)
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
eec@uci.edu
949.824.0500