When you join the Graduate Division Alumni Association, you'll reconnect with those who made a difference in your life at UCSF. You'll also have the opportunity to meet and mentor current students and post-doctoral fellows. And as you can see below, membership grants you and your family many special benefits.

If you live in the Bay Area and would like to participate as a GDAA board member, please contact  Graduate Division Alumni Association coordinator Nancy Newman at 415/476-9158 or nnewman@support.ucsf.edu .

Alumni and Student Programs

When you join the Alumni Association, your dues support a variety of great programs and opportunities, including:

• Biotech Industry Day and the Career Fair, two events that help Graduate Division students learn about career options and opportunities
• The Outstanding Faculty Mentorship Award, given each year at commencement ceremonies to a faculty member known for his or her exceptional support of graduate students
• The annual commencement ceremony.

Exclusive Special Offers for Alumni and your Friends and Family

		You can almost hear the cheers.  Reward yourself with the no annual fee, low-interest UCSF Affinity Credit Card that includes World Points.  Show your pride and do your school proud.  Carry the card wherever you go and show the world where you've been.  The card features a colored photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge and the UCSF logo.  You can sign up the card at this site or go to any Bank of America branch and ask for one.
		Join Cal Berkeley alums on over 60 exciting CAL Discoveries trips around the world to destinations from Antarctica to Kenya and from the Canadian Maritimes to Spain.  You'll find fully guided, professionally managed trips for all types of budgets and interests.  Singles, couples, and groups are all welcome.  Make new friends or renew old friendships in wonderful settings.
		University of California is a member of Club Quarters. So we welcome you to take advantage of a series of private, full service CLUB QUARTERS Hotels equipped to provide secure and comfortable accommodations exclusively for its members.  Club Quarters provide unique and affordable services in a club-like atomsphere at 13 prime big city locations.  Consider Club Quarters for your next visit to San Francisco.  Register online (or by phone for weekend reservations) and get the lowest rates available by using the password UC Alumni or UCSF.
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UC Extension Classes		UC Alumni Association members can enjoy the opportunities for lifelong learning through UC Extension classes at a discounted price and at any UC campus. To take advantage of this offer visit in person, call, or go online for courses currently available. Show your alumni membership card from any UC campus and get a discount on an Extension course at any UC campus.
Bakar Fitness Center at UCSF Mission Bay		UCSF alumni are eligible to join the Bakar Fitness Center at UCSF Mission Bay at a special discount price. For details, visit the Bakar Fitness Center website or call 415/476-JOIN.
Computer Values		Receive special value pricing on Dell and Apple computers as well as discounts on software through the UCSF Technology Store. Services are only available in person, and no orders can be shipped.