SAA Membership FAQ
Frequently asked questions about membership in the Stanford Alumni Association (SAA).
- I want to join SAA. What are the member benefits?
- What's the best way to contact the SAA Membership office?
- What are the SAA Membership office hours?
- Who can join SAA?
- Does the SAA offer Joint or Family Memberships?
- How do I get a new Membership Card?
- I'm playing golf tomorrow and need a new card.
- How do I get a new member key tag?
- My key tag and keys were stolen/lost. Do you have them?
- Where can I find my SAA member number?
- Are membership dues tax deductible?
- What is the difference between the SAA membership and the Stanford GSB Alumni Association membership?
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I want to join SAA. What are the member benefits?
Members have special access to certain services and programs and receive discounts on others. Membership dues help support a wide array of alumni programs. For a full listing of benefits, please see our Member Benefits webpage.
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What's the best way to contact the SAA Membership office?
E-mail: membership@alumni.stanford.edu
Call toll free: (800) 786-2586 (800-STN-ALUM)
Call local: (650) 725-0692
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Who can join SAA?
There are two types of SAA membership:
- Alumni Membership: must have completed a minimum of three academic quarters as a matriculated, degree-seeking student, in a degree-granting program. Degrees include Bachelors, Masters, PhD, MLA.
- Affiliate Membership: open to all Stanford Affiliates including Stanford faculty, staff, interns, residents, fellows, certificate holders, postdocs, Travel/Study participants and Stanford parents. An affiliate membership is similar to an alumni membership, with the exception of certain benefits that the University reserves for alumni. Learn more here. Still have questions about Affiliate Membership? Contact the SAA Membership department at membership@alumni.stanford.edu.
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Does SAA offer Joint or Family Memberships?
No, we do not offer joint or family memberships. Sometimes, multiple alums in the same household choose to join; in other cases only one chooses to join. The key benefits that are accessible only by the person who holds the membership are:
- Access to Stanford Golf course
- Stanford Continuing Studies discounts
- Additional free library access
- Access to Stanford Federal Credit Union
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How do I get a new Membership Card?
SAA replaces membership cards free of charge, once we confirm an active membership. Unless otherwise requested, we mail these out within 2-4 weeks. You can fill out our online request form to get a new card. SAA now offers a mobile card as well. Simply log into the alumni website from any smartphone to access your SAA membership card.
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I'm playing golf tomorrow and need a new card.
SAA members have access to the Stanford golf course (650-323-0944), but MUST provide their SAA membership card to get on the course. SAA now offers a mobile card as well. Simply log into the alumni website from any smartphone to access your SAA membership card.
If there is not enough time for us to mail a new card, please call the SAA Membership Department (650-725-0692) once you have scheduled your tee time and we will confirm your membership with the golf course directly.
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How do I get a new member key tag?
SAA replaces key tags free of charge. Please fill out a request form online. Because the key tag is engraved with your personal SAA member number, the processing time is around 6-8 weeks. Key tags are mailed directly to your address on record. Need to update your address? Send an e-mail to the Records department at alumni.information@stanford.edu or call 650-725-4336.
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My key tag and keys were stolen/lost. Do you have them?
If a key tag and keys are found and dropped in a U.S. mailbox, they are returned to the SAA membership office. We can use your unique member number to get the keys back to you. The found keys can either be mailed to you or can be left at the reception desk of the Frances C. Arrillaga Alumni Center for you to pick up.
If you call or e-mail to report your keys lost, please give us as much information as possible regarding where they were lost and how we can contact you. Unfortunately the keys may come in two weeks, two months, or not at all. It depends upon whether or not someone found them and was kind enough to drop them in a mailbox. If the keys have not been found after a couple of months, we ask that you contact us so that we can order a new key tag for you.
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Where can I find my SAA member number?
You can find your SAA member number:
From a desktop:
Log into your alumni profile, then scroll down. Your SAA member number is listed under Account Information at the bottom of the page. If you have not yet registered to create your free online account, please visit our site registration help page.
On a smartphone:
Log into the alumni website from any smartphone to access your SAA membership card.
On your membership card/brass key tag:
Your SAA member number is located on your SAA membership card or your engraved brass key tag. If you have lost your card or key tag, the SAA Membership office can send you a replacement. Please fill out the request form. BACK TO TOP
Are membership dues tax deductible?
Membership dues to the Stanford Alumni Association may be considered tax-deductible and it is recommended that you consult with your tax advisor.
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What is the difference between the SAA membership and the Stanford GSB Alumni Association membership?
The Stanford GSB Alumni Association is a separate organization from the Stanford Alumni Association (SAA). While many of the membership benefits of the two programs are similar, these are the primary differences:
- An SAA membership offers access to the Stanford Sierra Camp and discounts on Reunion Homecoming and at the Stanford Bookstore. Additionally, the service fee is waived for SAA members who participate in Travel/Study trips. Learn more about SAA Membership.
- The Stanford GSB Alumni Association membership offers additional access to online library databases such as Business Monitor Online (International), ReferenceUSA, TableBase, and WetFeet. Other benefits include a 15% discount on open-enrollment GSB Executive Education programs (Stanford Executive Program excluded), discounts to select GSB alumni events and MBA first-year reunion Saturday party at no cost. Learn more about Stanford GSB Alumni Association Membership.
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