What do college students love just as much as free items? Discounts! One of the many perks of attending Columbia College Chicago is the plethora of discounts students receive from businesses all around the city. Columbia College Chicago is known for being one of the best Colleges in Chicago — especially if you’re interested in all art forms. From Journalism and creative entrepreneurship to media, digital arts, performing arts, and more, Columbia has a reputation for greatness. Their greatness includes how much they value their students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
On the school's official discounts page, they’ve partnered with many businesses to ensure students save money while on the road to graduation and well after. Whether students need food, parking, or entertainment, these discounts have got you covered. Here are a few of the wonderful deals Columbia College Chicago students are gifted.
Art Institute of Chicago (100% off)
Columbia is a member of the Art Institute’s University Partner Program. This means all Columbia students have free admission with their ID. Students also have access to the renowned encyclopedic collection and countless lectures and programs.
Enterprise CarShare (75% off)
Taking public transportation in Chicago— especially downtown— is not for the weak. Therefore, Enterprise CarShare is offering students 75% off when they sign up to rent cars by the hour to run errands and more.
1130 S Michigan Ave and SP+ Parking (64% off)
Everyone in Chicago knows how expensive parking downtown can get. 1130 S Michigan and SP+ Parking offer indoor, heated, and secure valet parking for students, faculty, and staff for $10 (Monday-Friday) any 10 hours from 8 am-10 pm.
312 Elements Headshot Photography (50% off)
312 Elements Headshot Photography offers students 50% off the Essential Headshot Package. This includes a 60-minute headshot session with unlimited clothing changes, a digital download of your entire session, and 1 retouched image.
Giordano’s (20% off)
One of the best Chicago-style pizza restaurants offers 20% off orders at the 225 W. Jackson Blvd location only to students who mention the Columbia discounts website.
Harold’s Chicken (10% off)
If you need some fresh traditional style chicken, Harold’s Chicken at 636 S. Wabash Ave is offering students 10% off their orders.
Subway (10% off)
Have a craving for eating fresh? Subway at 604 S. Wabash Ave offers Columbia College students 10% off their orders.
There are so many more discounts for Columbia College Chicago students that can be found on their discount website. Even if you’re an alumnus, faculty, or staff— with some of these businesses—you can be rewarded for being a part of the Columbia College Chicago family.
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Blavity U Ambassador Lashaunta Moore is a Graduate student at Columbia College Chicago, studying entrepreneurship for creatives. With a bachelor's degree in media communication, she's also a freelance journalist and digital content producer who enjoys writing about all forms of news.
