Employee Discounts

UMKC does not endorse or affirm the quality of products or services provided by the discount vendors.

The listing of discount programs offered by local businesses is believed to be reliable and every effort is made to assure the information is as accurate as possible.

UMKC does not endorse or recommend any specific commercial products, processes, or services by trade name, trademark, manufacturer or otherwise and does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation or favoring.

Discount proposals can be made by reaching out to UMKC Human Resources. 

Electronics and Software

• Cellular Service Discounts - Carriers include AT&T, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, and Verizon.
• Microsoft Workplace Discount Program - Save 30% on select Microsoft 365 subscriptions.
• Personal Device Purchase Options - Discounts on personal computers (Dell, Apple, and UMKC Bookstore) and personal cell phones (AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon).
• Samsung Education Offers Program (PDF) - Save up to 30% off everything Samsung, free shipping, and early access to specials savings events.
• Verizon Home Internet (PDF) - Save up to $10/month on Verizon Home Internet Plans.

Health and Wellness

• UMKC Campus Recreation at Swinney Center (PDF) - UMKC Faculty/Staff Memberships are $22.50/month. New Faculty/Staff are eligible for 50% off their first month. Payroll deduct and non-payroll deduct options for monthly memberships. Memberships include access to the fitness center, multipurpose courts, racquet sports courts, equipment check out, aquatic center, sauna, steam room, virtual fitness, intramural sports and more! Learn more about campus rec memberships.
• UMKC Community Counseling and Assessment Services  - The School of Education, Social Work and Psychological Sciences (ESWPS) offers services on a sliding scale to the Greater KC Community.
• The J - Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City (PDF) - To encourage you to stay fit and lead a healthy lifestyle, you can now join The J at a special, low Corporate Rate. The J has it all: Super-convenient location, highly trained fitness professionals, and a genuine community of families and individuals dedicated to live up, to help you be your best.
• Roos Youth Soccer Camps - UMKC employees can receive a discount of $40 off full day camps or $20 off half day camps. To register using the employee discount, please contact Ryan Pore.

Entertainment

• Kansas City Repertory Theatre - Discounted price on tickets and subscriptions for UMKC Faculty, Staff, and Alumni.
• The National Museum of Toys/Miniatures - Free admission for UMKC Faculty, Staff, and Students (with ID).
• StubZero.com - Save 10% and pay zero service fees on 100,000 Concerts, Theater, Broadway and Sporting Events at StubZero.com.  Use promo code EDU10 at checkout to receive discount.
• Sporting KC - Discounted price on tickets for the 2026 season. Use promo code 26UMKC at checkout to receive discount.

Travel and Lodging

• AAA Discount (PDF) - Discounts are available for UMKC Employees
• Car Rental Discounts for Personal Use - Enterprise, Avis, Budget, and Hertz
• Hampton Inn and Suites Kansas City Country Club Plaza (PDF) - Lodging discount for UMKC
• UMKC Transportation (PDF) - UMKC Transportation helps students, faculty and staff navigate campus and their commute.