Popular Perks
UC Berkeley faculty and staff have access to special perks and preferred pricing on services and merchandise for organizational and personal use through our campus partners and sponsors.
Below is a list of our most popular benefits.
Peets.com Discount
UC Berkeley employees can receive 10% off at Peets.com by applying code CALPEETS at checkout.
Peet’s Campus Locations
Peet's Coffee is currently being served at the following on-campus locations: The Den, Pat Brown's, The Golden Bear Cafe, Terrace Cafe, Common Grounds, and the Recreational Sports Facility.
Did you know? A portion of every Peet's Coffee purchase made at Cal Dining Peet's locations or through Cal Dining helps support UC Berkeley student programs and campuswide initiatives including:
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Graduate Professional Development Grants
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Campus Sustainability Programs
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Basic Needs Skills Course
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An on-campus farm and gardening program
Visit the Peet's partner page to learn more!
CDW-G Employee Discount
UC Berkeley faculty and staff have access to discounted offerings* on over 15,000 hardware and software products from brands such as Apple, Lenovo, HP, Samsung and more.
In addition, a portion of purchases made using your @Berkeley.edu email account go back to support UC Berkeley programs and departments:
*Discount amounts may vary between products and brands.
Create your account today by visiting cdwg.com/ucberkeley
Farmers GroupSelect(SM)
UC Berkeley faculty, staff and retirees have special access to discounted personal auto and homeowners insurance products from Farmers.
Call 1-866-700-3113 to find the right insurance package for you.
Bank at Work
The Bank at Work program for UC Berkeley employees gives you access to customized financial guidance, special offers and great perks on a variety of products and services. Find out more about your benefits as a UC Berkeley employee
Residence Inn
UC Berkeley employees can receive a Berkeley employee corporate rate on rooms booked at the ResidenceInn Berkeley. Employees must show UC Berkeley employee ID upon arrival/check-in. Blackout dates apply.
On Campus Financial Specialist
BMO Bank is committed to helping the entire UC Berkeley community meet their short and long-term financial goals with dedicated specialists available to serve all your banking needs. Learn more about your specialists or feel free to schedule time with them during their regular on-campus office hours.
Columbia Discount
UC Berkeley Faculty and Staff have access to shop the private Columbia Employee Stores in Richmond and Union City from May 1st – June 2nd. The store is always stocked with current seasonal products from the Columbia Sportswear family of brands – Columbia, Mountain Hardwear, SOREL and prAna – all at the exclusive employee discount of up to 40% off retail prices. Educators and school staff receive an extra 10% off during Teacher Appreciation Month in May. Gear up to get outdoors for fun in the sun with our new spring selections from the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store.
For access, be sure to provide the UC Berkeley invite, along with proof of affiliation (staff ID or business card). You can bring up to four (4) guests with each visit and can shop as many times as you’d like throughout the invite window. Happy Shopping!
Campus Bank and ATMs
BMO Bank has 10 ATMs across campus to ensure that faculty and staff can easily and conveniently do their banking without having to leave campus.
In addition to convenient access to ATMs, employees can access an on-campus branch located in the ASUC Student Union, MLK Jr. Building on the 1st floor. View the campus ATM locations.