Retiree Perks

  • E-Mail Address: All retiring faculty and staff must keep their BU e-mail address in order to be included in our mailing list. Retaining your @bu.edu address may also offer outside opportunities for discounts.
  • BU ID Cards (also referred to as Terrier Cards): Obtained by retirees at the Human Resource Office, 25 Buick Street, 2nd floor or by calling Human Resources Office and requesting ID to be mailed. You will need to provide your information from your current ID in order to receive your retiree card. You can also email BUHR at HR@bu.edu. Note: You must have your card in order to take advantage of some of the resources and perks offered.  
  • Wireless Discounts: Many of the popular carriers have academic employment discounts. Check their individual websites and follow their instructions. Your BU ID and BU email may be useful to access additional discounts.
  • Parking: A discount of 50% off the posted rate is available, but you must submit your request in advance and follow instructions. When approved, you will be issued a code for one of the following parking locations:
    • Agganis Arena Lot/Garage (A), 925 Commonwealth Avenue (when there is no Agganis Arena event)
    • Langsam Garage (B), 142 Gardner Street (parking after 4pm on weekdays and not valid during Fenway events)
    • Warren Towers Garage (K) 700 Commonwealth Avenue (enter on Hinsdale Mall)
  • BU Bookstore (Barnes & Noble): Retiree will receive a 10% discount on purchases.
  • Evergreen Programs: Retirees will get a 50% discount when auditing a course. There is no discount on seminars, however, there is a 50% discount when you purchase the Passport (which includes seminars as well as courses).
  • Metro Credit Union: If you’re not already a member, you can join at any time.
  • Libraries: Use and borrowing privileges are granted at Mugar Memorial Library to members who have obtained Emeritus status. Please call ahead if you would like to use other libraries on campus to determine use and borrowing privileges.
  • Athletics: All sports tickets for BU Retirees, with a Terrier ID Card, are $3.00, except for Men’s Hockey.
    • Athletics: “You pay the current faculty rate for all BU athletic events. Retired employees are also eligible to purchase FitRec memberships, including discounted annual and 6-month memberships usually offered in June.”
  • Dental Health: 10% discount will be offered only to a retiree and their spouse at all clinics affiliated with the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, including: the Dental Health Center on the 7th floor of 100 East Newton Street; the Dental Health Center at 930 Commonwealth Avenue; the Boston University Oral Surgery Group Practice; and, all pre-doctoral and post-doctoral clinics. This discount is not available in combination with existing insurance coverage or other discounts. You are required to present your retiree ID to the front desk staff at any appointment to receive the appropriate discount.
  • The BU Women’s Guild: Retirees pay the discounted rate of $25 to join. Members enjoy speakers, lunch and many other events during the year. Refer to their website for events and registration
  • Discounted Event Space: As a BU retiree you are eligible for discounted Facility Usage Fees when hosting a private event on campus. Contact BU Events & Conferences to inquire about options and pricing. Their dedicated events team are here to guide you every step of the way in arranging catering, audio-visual, parking, and other needs to make your event seamless and successful. There are many meeting and event spaces available, as well as classrooms and auditoria, that may be perfect for your event.
  • Joan & Edgar Booth Theater, College of Fine Arts , Wheelock Family Theater & Boston Playwrights’ Theatre: Most tickets to the Booth Theater and many events at CFA are free to the BU community. An event calendar is on their website. Once you choose your event, if prompted, you must use the code “bufs” to get a free or discounted ticket or call 617- 353-3350 for additional information. The Wheelock will give 20% discount with code “alum” to retirees by going to their website or by calling Jenna at 617-353-1467, or the box office at 617-353-3001. There is an additional fee for each ticket; additional fee depends on cost of ticket online or at box office. Parking is at the Masco Parking Garage, 375 Longwood Ave., Boston (10 min. walk to theater, no discount available, you would pay the going rate). Boston Playwrights’ has discounted tickets for BU retirees with ID.