Partnerships and Discounts Page

UWSA has been in partnership with Johnson Inc, one of the leading insurance and benefit organizations in Canada, since 1988. You may qualify for exclusive discounts on your home and auto insurance by visiting Johnson Inc or calling 1-877-787-0469.

NOTE: Effective December 31, 2022, Johnson Insurance will no longer be offering Air Miles to policyholders. Please review a letter and FAQ's that may be helpful answering questions about this change.  

Please contact the UWSA office for your group promo code.

Medoc Travel Insurance is now available exclusively to UWSA members. Perfect for cross border protection and international travel.

• Multi-trip annual travel insurance plans
• $5,000,000 emergency medical coverage
• Trip cancellation and trip interruption available as an individual or as a family
• Get your online quote or call today
•  1-866-606-3362 or visit www1.johnson.ca/travel-insurance

Johnson Insurance now offers Trip Cancellation & Interruption coverage (PDF) . 

Johnson Insurance is pleased to offer 50 scholarships worth $1,000 each to eligible students completing high school in 2021 and starting post-secondary education in the fall of 2021.  Since Johnson Insurance is our preferred home and car insurance provider, qualifying children or grandchildren of UWSA are eligible to apply. Deadline to apply is July 15, 2021. For more information or to apply visit their website.

ECU – A Division of WFCU Credit Union offers a full range of financial services and has partnered with UWSA to co-sponsor our Undergraduate Student Award and Graduate Student Awards. 

UWSA has invested in your health & wellness with 30% Savings on all membership types. Offer valid May 7, 2023 to May 7, 2024. 

1.FAQ has details about the registration process and common questions.

2. Refer to your PDF UWSA membership card (emailed to you) for your unique identifier number (contact the UWSA office if you cannot locate your number) and then

3. Register for your membership 

As a UWSA member you have access to a Fall Getaway to Niagara with first-class fallsview accommodations  at the #1 rated in Amusement Parks and Water Parks in Canada!

To make reservations and for full terms and conditions, please visit Falls Avenue Resort or call 1-888-234-8407. 

Please contact the UWSA office for your group promo code.
 

UWSA offers Canada's Wonderland discounts to you, through our partnership with Perkopolis. Please see the "Perkopolis" heading below for further information.

Download a UWSA version of the ESM App to save on everyday purchases from hundreds of businesses including national chain retailers, service and travel providers. For complete details, view the UWSA Welcome Letter (PDF).

UWSA has joined the Ontario Science Centre's Preferred Partner Program. This program offers a variety of discounted ticketing options for you to choose from, including: 

To purchase tickets:

1) Contact the UWSA office for our program discount code.
2) Book your tickets in advance by calling the Ontario Science Centre’s Contact Centre at
416-696-1000 (or toll free at 1-888-696-1110) and quoting the UWSA discount code. Telephone
transaction fee will be waived.
4) Prepaid tickets can be picked up at the Membership Desk or Box Office by presenting the reservation
number and valid association/organization photo ID on the day of visit.

Perkopolis works with companies across Canada to provide the best in employee discounts and programs.

The Perkopolis team is continually sourcing exclusive, high value discounts, rewards and benefits… perks that you desire most! 

To gain access to over 1,000 discounts, all you have to do is follow the Perkopolis registration steps (PDF) using your @uwaterloo.ca email address.

Not sure if you want to join? Browse discount partners on their website!

UWSA has partnered with Columbia Sportswear to provide UWSA members with employee pricing on the Columbia Sportswear family of brands, such as: Columbia Sportswear, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna.

UWSA members will be invited to Employee Pricing Sale events three times per year, where UWSA members can bring up to 4 guests per sale.

Notification of upcoming sale dates will be sent to members through the UWSA email address.

Columbia wants you to know that the safety of their employees and shoppers is the number one priority. Below are some of the precautions being taken to ensure safety while in the store: 

• Face covering requirements in alignment with provincial guidelines
• Plexiglass dividers at check-in desk and registers
• Hand sanitizer stations

WHAT THE EMPLOYEE STORE HAS TO OFFER:    

• EMPLOYEE discount, meaning items are marked with Employee Pricing (Up to 50% off regular retail pricing) 
• The latest product from our family of brands (Columbia Sportswear, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, and prAna)  

WHAT TO BRING TO ACCESS THE STORE:  

• The invite (printed or shown on mobile phone) 
• Work /organization ID (business card, badge, pay-stub, signature of work email, uniform, membership card etc.) 
• Personal photo ID 

• Email invite is valid for you + 4 guests (you must be present) 
• Email invite grants store access only (offer not valid online) 

Check your email for event invites. **. 

UWSA has partnered with Great Wolf Lodge to provide UWSA members with savings on their next stay! 

You’re going to love winding down the water slides, dining in of the fantastic restaurants and building family traditions. All of the lodges include a colossal, 84 degree indoor water park, daily activities, spacious family suites and much more. 

As a member you can save yo to 25% when you book 2 nights! We assure your stay will be a howling great time!

To take advantage of this offer, simply provide your unique offer code when booking, and present your member ID card sent to you as a PDF or documentation at check-in. Contact the UWSA office to obtain the Great Wolf Lodge promo code. 

For more information, visit greatwolf.com or call 866-925-WOLF (9653). 

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