Benefits for Alumni

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Here is a list of ways to stay active, enjoy our campuses, continue learning and celebrate the benefits of being an alumnus.

• UQ Sport offers alumni the same benefits and concession price as students and staff. Attend classes, play tennis, or enjoy the newly refurbished aquatic centre. Stay up to date on the deals ranging from $2 tennis and two-for-one deals on lifestyle classes including dance, martial arts, holistic health, sports coaching and fitness.
• UQ Art, Anthropology and Antiquities Museums offer free entry and feature renowned national and international collections and exhibitions.  Exhibition space is also available for hire.
• UQ Animal Hospitals provide 24-hour emergency care at St Lucia and 24-hour nursing care at Gatton. To make an appointment telephone St Lucia + 61 (0) 7 3365 2110 or Gatton + 61 (0) 7 5460 1788.
• Schonell Theatre at our St Lucia campus is one of the only places in Brisbane to access a range of international, national, documentary, independent and award-winning films.
• UQ Library full membership is free for alumni for one year following graduation, and can later be accessed by alumni for $75 per year or $50 for six months.
• The Co-Op Bookshop is located at St Lucia, Gatton and Ipswich campuses. Individuals who sign up for membership are lifetime members and continue to receive discounts on merchandise.
• UQ Customs House is regarded as one of Brisbane’s premier venues for weddings and celebrations. Customs House offers a 10 percent discount for alumni on venue bookings and dining. Customs House is available for hire for groups from six to 300 people. The restaurant is open Monday through Sunday for lunch, Tuesday through Saturday for dinner and Sunday for breakfast.
• The Postgraduate offers alumni an exemption from the $100 UQ postgraduate application fee, including honours and masters programs, following the completion of a bachelor degree.
• The Global Leadership Series is a lively program of events for alumni and community. Join us for lectures and discussions with the best of the best UQ-related speakers on matters that impact your community and shape your ideas of the world.
• Moreton Island and Heron Island Research Stations conduct research, book, tertiary and senior school education programs and arrange or attend conferences and retreats.  Scientific and boating, driving/snorkelling equipment may be available as part of the station booking.
• iSubscribe offers UQ Alumni an additional 10 percent off magazine and newspaper subscriptions purchased through iSubscribe.
• Wine Direct has partnered with UQ to offer a discount on all purchases for our alumni community. Get exceptional deals on well-known brands, as well as hard to get labels, home delivery and an expert wine service.
• School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Dentistry, School of Psychology; Ipswich Campus: Nutrition and Dietetics teaching and learning clinics operate on a cost-recovery basis, meaning they are not competitive with private practice and require no referral for an appointment.  Alumni are welcome to use the services available. Clinics include speech pathology, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, audiology, cardiorespiratory, psychology, dentistry, nutrition and dietetics.

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