Deals & Discounts
Current students in higher education can sign up with UNiDAYS to get discounted deals on many products and services, spanning food and drink, beauty, fashion and more.
Museums
Emerson College provides free admission and discounts for students, staff, and faculty to Boston museums.
The Boston Public Library offers passes to a wide variety of Boston museums and historic sites.
Access to the U.S.S. Constitution Museum is free, with a suggested donation between $10 and $15 for adults.
Transportation
The MBTA's Youth Pass Program offers reduced fares to young adults with low income. The program is a partnership between the T and participating cities and towns.
Amtrak offers students between ages 17-24 the chance to save 15% on purchases made one (1) day in advance with their national student discount.
The City of Boston provides discounted passes for our public bike share via Blue Bikes. People who participate in public assistance programs or otherwise have a qualifying income can receive the discount.
Join Zipcar through Emerson College and save up to $55 on an annual membership.
Entertainment & Events
The Public Open Night at the Observatory is a chance for people to come observe the night sky through telescopes and see things they otherwise might not get to see, and learn some astronomy as well. We have run the Open Nights since 1967. The Open Nights are held most Wednesday evenings throughout the year, weather permitting.
"A running list of the best college discounts for students in Boston" (Boston.com): A running list of the best college discounts for students in Boston" provides an extensive compilation of discounts available to college students in the Boston area.
DealNews.com carries an extensive list of 2025 deals, which will help you save on everything from food and clothing to electronics and entertainment.
Movies
AMC Theaters provides 30% off tickets every day for showtimes before 4:00 p.m.
Theatre & Music
Emerson students, faculty and staff can get one free ticket to any in-person ArtsEmerson theatre performance, film screening, or concert by presenting a valid Emerson College ID at the Box Office on the day of the event.
The Celebrity Series offers special student pricing for select performances throughout the season, including advance student tickets and student rush tickets for events at Symphony Hall, the Berklee Performance Center, NEC's Jordan Hall, and other locations.
Sports
Student9s is the Official Red Sox ticket program for college students. Enroll in the program to gain access Red Sox home game tickets and access exclusive student offers for events at Fenway Park.
Shopping/Retail
UNiDAYS is a free digital platform offering exclusive discounts and deals to verified students. By signing up, students gain access to savings from over 300 popular brands across various categories, including fashion, technology, food, and travel. Notable brands featured on UNiDAYS include Apple, Nike, Samsung, and Disney+.
Localite Boston features student discounts for Bostonians — 80 verified specials, deals, and freebies near you!
CollegeData highlights various discounts available to students to help them save on college expenses. It covers deals in categories such as electronics and software, entertainment, and more, with specific offers like Adobe's 66% discount on Creative Cloud and Apple's education pricing on Macs and iPads.
Online Deals
FreeForStudents.org is a platform dedicated to providing students with exclusive deals and freebies across various categories, including education, software, technology, shopping, entertainment, and health. The website features offers such as free access to professional developer software, discounts on streaming services, and special pricing on tech products.
"61+ student discounts that will help you save money this school year" (NBCNews.com): Author Zoe Malin writes, "Taking advantage of student discounts is one of the best ways to make the most of your back-to-school budget. Numerous brands and retailers offer savings exclusive to college students, and gaining access to them is often as simple as showing your student ID in stores or verifying your school email address online."
Learning Tools
Libraries
The Iwasaki Library provides access to materials essential to the curriculum at Emerson College, as well as guidance to find whatever research you need. Study spaces are also available at the Library.
The Boston Public Library (BPL) offers so much stuff — in addition to books, movies, magazines — both in print and online; they also have great events, contests with fun prizes, and classes and training, at no cost.
The Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) provides access to books, magazines, and films, and also offers wireless printing. You can also find trainings and courses available for patrons.
Publications
With links provided by the Library, anyone with an Emerson email account can sign up and get free digital access to the following newspapers:
- The New York Times,
- The Washington Post,
- The Wall Street Journal, and
- The Chronicle of Higher Education
The Library also provides access to hundreds of magazines, and Flipster has dozens of magazines available in a full, in-color, digital layout. From Fast Company, to The Hollywood Reporter, and even Vogue, you can find anything you're looking for.
Technology
Access streaming video databases via the Iwasaki Library to watch thousands of films, news footage, and documentaries.
Device Loans & Tech Support
The Iwasaki Library provides laptop computers for full-time Emerson students to use within the Library.
Emerson IT Help Desk technicians can work to diagnose issues with personal student machines (not Emerson-owned) on a no-risk, best effort basis, at no cost to the student. IT also offers free or low-cost software for Emerson Students.
Other Resources
Good and Cheap Cookbook (PDF)
Good and Cheap is an excellent resource for nutritious recipes, with meals costing no more than $4 per day. It’s a perfect go-to for budget-conscious students looking for quick and easy meal ideas! (Note: The linked PDF may not be accessible to assistive technologies. If you need assistance accessing this content, email studentsuccess [at] emerson.edu (studentsuccess[at]emerson[dot]edu).)