Exclusive preferred rates
Did you know that alumni can save on services like car share and home, travel and small business insurance? UVic Alumni Association’s affinity partners offer exclusive rates for grads with:
When you enjoy the preferred rates offered by our partners, a percentage of the revenue supports student and alumni programs.
Home, rental & small business insurance
Get ready to save on home, condo, tenant, travel and small business insurance with preferred rates through the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Program.
As a trusted partner, the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Program is dedicated to helping UVic alumni get access to preferred insurance rates. These rates are available on home, condo, tenant and small business coverage (auto insurance is available in applicable provinces). TD Insurance is the leading direct response insurance group in Canada†, offering quality insurance products for over 65 years. From getting a quote to filing a claim, their knowledgeable advisors will help you find options that are right for you.
Plus, the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Affinity Program helps support programs and services for UVic alumni.
Feel confident your coverage fits your needs. Visit our site to get a TD Insurance Meloche Monnex quote or call 1-866-293-9730.
†Ranks based on data available from OSFI, Insurers, Insurance Bureau of Canada and Provincial Regulators, as of December 31, 2017.
Health, dental, travel & life insurance
Get protection for the people you care about and peace of mind for you. UVic Alumni Association works with our insurance partner iA Financial Group to offer a group insurance program that provides alumni the best coverage and value.
The alumni group insurance program offers:
- term life insurance
- dependent children term life insurance
- accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- health and dental insurance
- critical illness insurance
The program uses group buying power to negotiate exceptional value. Plus, your participation in this affinity program helps support programs and services for UVic alumni.
iA Financial Group guarantees your satisfaction with a no-questions asked, 60-day money-back guarantee.
To enroll in the program, or for more information, visit the UVic alumni customer site. You can also email iA or call iA at 1-800-266-5667.
Car share
Evo Car Share is made for you. Their fully hybrid and electric vehicle fleet is equipped with bike and ski racks, allowing you to enjoy everything BC has to offer. You can drive anywhere, just pick up and drop off in either the Metro Vancouver or Victoria Home Zone. Plus gas, parking, insurance and all your kilometres are included in their low per-minute rate.
Sign up today to get FREE membership and 45 driving minutes for FREE with promo code UVICALUMNI.
*Offer valid for new members only until Dec. 31, 2024. 45 free driving minutes valid 30 days from membership approval.
UVic Alumni ONECard holders are eligible for 15 extra free driving minutes—use promo code ALUMNICARD for FREE membership and 60 driving minutes for FREE. Same terms and conditions apply.
Travel
Travelling between Vancouver and Nanaimo?
Hullo is BC’s new fast ferry service, offering passenger-only trips between downtown Vancouver and Nanaimo in only 70 minutes. With up to 14 daily sailings, super convenient downtown locations and high-comfort modern vessels, we’ll have you travelling with ease.
- Discount: 10 per cent off regular fare sailings, offer extends across all fare types and service levels, excluding applicable taxes, mandatory fees, and optional services (e.g. luggage).
- Confidentiality: The corporate rate is strictly confidential and should only be disclosed to UVic staff students and alumni.
- Rates: The corporate rate is applicable to individual UVic alumni, students or staff travelling for business or personal reasons, provided that the individual’s personal use of the corporate rate is limited to no more than (four) family members of the individual, travelling together on the same sailing(s) as such individual.
How to use this discount:
- Create an account.
- Book your ticket (s) and go to check out.
- On the right of the screen, under the Shopping Cart, there is a place for a Promotion Code. Enter UVICAA and press OK. You will see your discount in the Shopping Cart. Proceed to check out.
Frequently asked questions
Affinity programs offer alumni some services at preferred rates. When you use our partners' services, part of the revenue comes back to the association to support student and alumni programs.
The UVic Alumni Association will occasionally contact you by mail or email to update you on special products or services offered to UVic alumni.
No. An independent mail house that has agreed to our privacy policy manages the contact process to ensure confidentiality of your personal data.
Yes. You can change your email and mail preferences at any time using this form.