FY25 Retiree Privileges

Thank you for your service to the University of Montana! The University of Montana is honored to provide the following privileges to its retirees in recognition of their tremendous contributions to the institution and the campus community. Retiree privileges will be reviewed and updated annually and are subject to change. Please check back here regularly for updates. Go Griz!

Definitions

Eligibility

For PERS and TRS members to qualify for UM retiree privileges, employees must elect to receive their pension immediately following the termination of their employment. For TIAA-CREF members, to qualify for the privileges, the member must be at least 50 years of age with at least five years of TIAA-CREF participation at termination of employment.

Retiree vs. Lifetime Retiree

Those who qualify as retirees based on the above descriptions will be classified as “Retirees” if they worked less than 15 years and “Lifetime Retirees” if they worked 15 or more years at the University of Montana.

Retiree Privileges

Campus Dining Discount*

UM retirees can receive 10% off the cash entry fee at The Lodge Dining Center when paying with their Griz Card. To add funds to your Griz Card, visit the Campus Dining main office (Lommasson L114). More information, including locations, hours and menus, are available on the Campus Dining webpage.

Campus Recreation*

Retirees who are current Campus Recreation members may continue their paid memberships as long as there is no lapse in membership. FY24 Retirees may apply for membership until June 30, 2024. After June 30, no new retiree memberships to Campus Recreation will be available.  For membership rates and more information, contact Campus Recreation at 406-243-2802 or campusrec@mso.umt.edu.

Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Borrowing Privileges*

Retirees receive the same privileges as a "Montana Borrower."

MOLLI Course**

UM employees retiring during FY24 will receive one free Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (MOLLI) course during the 2024-2025 academic year (MOLLI membership purchase required). A coupon with more information will be emailed to those with an email address on file with the UM Alumni Association. (Update your contact information with UMAA.)

Montanan Magazine**

Retirees with an email address on file with the UM Alumni Association will receive a digital copy of the Montanan Magazine. (Update your contact information with UMAA.)

MUS Wellness

Eligible Retirees electing to continue on the MUS insurance plan will receive Wellness benefits, including the WellCheck twice a year and flu shots (when applicable). For more information, visit the MUS Benefits website or call the MUS Benefits Office at 1-877-501-1722.

Retiree Brick

New retirees will have their name and years of service engraved on a brick surrounding the Grizzly Bear statue. A certificate will be sent to each new retiree with more information about the brick.

Retiree Celebration**

All retirees are invited to attend the UM Retiree Celebration where new retirees are honored. An email invitation will be sent to all those with an email address on file. (Update your contact information with UMAA.)

Retiree Griz Card

All retirees can obtain a retiree Griz Card upon retirement by visiting the Griz Card Center in the University Center. A document verifying your retiree status will be given to retirees by Human Resource Services upon the filing of your retiree paperwork. Griz Cards cost $25 for Retirees and are free for Lifetime Retirees. Retiree Griz Cards do not expire.

UM Email

Current retirees will maintain access to their UM email through Dec. 31, 2024. Starting Jan. 1, 2025, email accounts for retirees and individuals no longer employed or studying at the University will be discontinued. Those with emeritus status will not be impacted.

This decision is driven by the substantial cost and security risks associated with maintaining email accounts for retirees and individuals no longer employed or studying at the university. Universities across the country are narrowing the number of email accounts they maintain to active employees and students to protect against increases in phishing attacks and other cybersecurity threats. We understand this may be an adjustment so this change will not be implemented until Jan. 1, 2025, to allow ample time to find a new email provider. Additional communications will be distributed throughout the coming months.

UM Retirees’ Association Happenings and Newsletter**

The University of Montana Retirees' Association (UMRA) is open to all retirees from the University of Montana-Missoula and Missoula College. A calendar of activities and events is available on the UMRA website and retirees with a valid email address on file will also receive notices and announcements directly from UMRA. (Update your contact information with UMAA.)

Lifetime Retiree Privileges

UM employees retiring with 15 or more consecutive years of service receive all of the above privileges in addition to:

College of the Arts and Media Tickets

Two complimentary tickets to FY25 productions of the UM School of Theatre & Dance and the UM School of Music. Signature events such as Odyssey of Our Stars, the Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival, Holiday Swing and Fusion are not included. 

There are two ways retirees can obtain a pair of comps to our five mainstage shows for the School of Theatre and Dance’s 2024-2025 season (Into the Woods, Silent Sky, The Importance of Being Earnest, Metamorphoses, and Dance in Concert).

To claim tickets for School of Music performances, contact Program Coordinator Ariah Mann: ariah.mann@mso.umt.edu

Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library Borrowing Privileges*

Faculty Lifetime Retirees receive the same checkout status as current UM faculty, administrators, research/professional staff and faculty affiliates, and all other Lifetime Retirees qualify for the same checkout status as current UM students and employees. More information can be found on the Mansfield Library webpage.

UM Athletics Tickets

The FY25 UM Athletics Retiree Ticket Plan (view plan here) is open to two groups:

  • New Lifetime Retirees retiring before June 30, 2024
  • Current Lifetime Retirees who utilized the Lifetime Retiree UM Athletics ticket privilege in the 2023-2024 season or earlier 

See the retiree ticket plan site for more details.

 

*A valid Griz Card is needed to access this benefit. See the “Retiree Griz Card” information above about how to receive a retiree Griz Card.

**A valid email address must be on file with the UM Alumni Association to receive this benefit. Update your contact information with UMAA.

Update Your Contact Information with UMAA