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Associated Students of College of San Mateo (ASCSM)
Student ID Card and Student Discounts

1.16.2024 — Student ID cards for the Spring 2024 semester are now available.
All students who have completed registration and paid the $15 student body fee are entitled to a photo student ID card. The ID card, available at the Center for Student Life, allows students to receive discounts from local businesses, from computer hardware and software vendors, and from several national retailers. On-campus discounts are also available.

Student Discount Guide
Below is a list of student discounts. Know of a discount we missed? Send us an email at csmstudentlife@smccd.edu and we will add it!

If you are interested in joining our Student Discount Program, please complete our online application.

On-Campus Discounts
ASCSM Sponsored Events and Activities
ascsm.org
Free food, giveaways, and participation in all ASCSM sponsored on-campus events and activities. Must have a valid Student ID Card.
Grab & Go Meals - CSM Bookstore
Building 10, 2nd Floor
(650) 574-6367
collegeofsanmateo.edu/bookstore/
Discounted meal options for students with a valid Student ID Card. Sponsored by SparkPoint, Second Harvest, ASCSM, and the Bulldog Bookstore. Meal availability and pricing are subject to change based on demand and program funding.
CSM Cosmetology Department
Building 5, Room 251
Appointments: (650) 574-6361
collegeofsanmateo.edu/cosmetology/
20 percent off all services.

Computer Hardware and Software
Apple
apple.com/us-hed/shop
Discounts on Macs and iPads for college students and their parents, as well as faculty, staff and homeschool teachers of all grade levels.
CollegeBuys (via the Foundation for California Community Colleges)
foundationccc.org/CollegeBuys
CollegeBuys, powered by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, offers discounts of up to 85 percent on a wide range of educational products—from industry-leading software and technology to high quality office and classroom furniture.
Dell
dell.com/en-us/learn/purchaseprogram/university
Discounts on Dell laptops, desktops, and other electronics for students.
Microsoft
microsoft.com/en-us/store/b/education
Discounts on Microsoft Surface products, Windows laptops and desktops, and Office 365 for students and parents.
Office 365 for Students
products.office.com/en-us/student/office-in-education
It's not a trial! Students and teachers are eligible for Office 365 Education, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and now Microsoft Teams, plus additional classroom tools. Use your my.smccd.edu email address to sign-up.

Entertainment
AMC Metreon 16
135 Fourth Street, Suite 3000
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 369-6207
amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/san-francisco/amc-metreon-16
Discounted tickets for shows starting after 4 pm. Must show valid Student ID Card.
AMC NewPark 12
400 Newpark Mall
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 371-0353
amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/san-francisco/amc-newpark-12
Discounted tickets for shows starting after 4 pm. Must show valid Student ID Card.
AMC Van Ness 14
1000 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 674-4630
amctheatres.com/movie-theatres/san-francisco/amc-van-ness-14
Discounted tickets for shows starting after 4 pm. Must show valid Student ID Card.
Century 20 Great Mall and XD
1010 Great Mall Drive
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408) 942-7441
cinemark.com/california-bay-area/century-20-great-mall-and-xd
Show a valid student ID at the box office and receive a special discount at select theatres! Valid ID required. Discount days, times and restrictions may vary depending on theatre location. Visit your local theatre's box office for more details.
Century at Hayward
1069 B Street
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 582-1190
cinemark.com/california-bay-area/century-at-hayward
Show a valid student ID at the box office and receive a special discount at select theatres! Valid ID required. Discount days, times and restrictions may vary depending on theatre location. Visit your local theatre's box office for more details.
Century Cinema 16
1500 N. Shoreline Boulevard
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 961-3828
cinemark.com/california-bay-area/century-cinema-16
Show a valid student ID at the box office and receive a special discount at select theatres! Valid ID required. Discount days, times and restrictions may vary depending on theatre location. Visit your local theatre's box office for more details.
Century San Francisco Centre 9 and XD
845 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 538-8422
cinemark.com/california-bay-area/century-san-francisco-centre-9-and-xd
Show a valid student ID at the box office and receive a special discount at select theatres! Valid ID required. Discount days, times and restrictions may vary depending on theatre location. Visit your local theatre's box office for more details.
CinéArts at Palo Alto Square
3000 El Camino Real
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 493-0128
cinemark.com/california-bay-area/cinarts-at-palo-alto-square
Show a valid student ID at the box office and receive a special discount at select theatres! Valid ID required. Discount days, times and restrictions may vary depending on theatre location. Visit your local theatre's box office for more details.
Planet Granite - Belmont
100 El Camino Real
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 591-3030
planetgranite.com/bl/
Discounted Day Use rate (Monday through Friday, in before 5 pm; must show current Student ID)
Planet Granite - San Francisco
924 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 692-3434
planetgranite.com/sf/
Discounted Day Use rate (Monday through Friday, in before 5 pm; must show current Student ID)
San Francisco Symphony
Davies Symphony Hall
201 Van Ness Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 864-6000
sfsymphony.org/Buy-Tickets/Discount-Tickets/Students
Student tickets are the easiest way for you and your friends to get the best seats in the house and hear some of the world's greatest musicians, live.

Food and Restaurants
Nick The Greek
1324 W. Hillsdale Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 345-4976
nickthegreek.com
10% off menu items for students and employees. In store only with proof of active employee ID or active student ID. Not to be applied with any other offer. Not applied to catering orders.

Museums and Galleries
Asian Art Museum
200 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 581-3500
asianart.org
$20 ticket with Student ID Card
California Academy of Sciences
55 Music Concourse Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 379-8000
calacademy.org
 $30.95 ticket with Student ID Card
Chabot Space and Science Center
10000 Skyline Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 336-7300
chabotspace.org
$15 ticket with Student ID Card
Computer History Museum
1401 N Shoreline Boulevard
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 810-1010
computerhistory.org
$13.50 ticket with Student ID Card
Conservatory of Flowers
100 John F. Kennedy Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 831-2090
conservatoryofflowers.org
$6 ticket with Student ID Card
Contemporary Jewish Museum
736 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 655-7800
thecjm.org
$12 ticket with Student ID Card
de Young Museum
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-3600
deyoung.famsf.org
$6 ticket with Student ID Card
Exploratorium
Pier 15 (Embarcadero @ Green Street)
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 528-4444
exploratorium.edu
$24.95 ticket with Student ID Card
GLBT History Society Museum
4127 18th Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
(415) 621-1107
glbthistory.org/visitor-info
$3 ticket with Student ID Card
Legion of Honor
100 34th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 750-3600
legionofhonor.famsf.org
$6 ticket with Student ID Card
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 648-4800
montereybayaquarium.org
$39.95 ticket with Student ID Card
Museum of the African Diaspora
685 Mission Street (at 3rd)
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 358-7200
moadsf.org
$5 ticket with Student ID Card
Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and Planetarium
1660 Park Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 947-3635
egyptianmuseum.org
$7 ticket with Student ID Card
Walt Disney Family Museum
104 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 345-6800
waltdisney.org
$20 ticket with Student ID Card

Shops and Stores
H&M
www2.hm.com/en_us/unidays.html
Students get 15 percent off! That's right, students can benefit from 15 percent Student Discount - and it couldn't be easier. For instant access to this discount simply join now and verify your student status with UNiDAYS.
J. Crew
jcrew.com/r/help/teacher-student-discount
Ace your style this semester. College students and teachers get a 15 percent discount online. Limited time only. Discount valid at jcrew.com. Not valid on phone orders. Offer cannot be applied to previous purchases or the purchase of gift cards and cannot be redeemed for cash. Exclusions apply; see a store associate or the Details box in the top banner at jcrew.com for an up-to-date list. Enter the unique code provided in the promo code box at checkout to redeem. Offer valid in the U.S. only. Terms of offer are subject to change.
Levi's Jeans
levi.com/US/en_US/cms/unidays
College students can benefit from an exclusive 15 percent student discount. Simply register and verify your student status with Unidays. It's free and available to students studying in the U.S.
UNiDAYS
myunidays.com/US/en-US
Free instant access to student discounts from your favorite brands.

Services
Best Online Traffic School
bestonlinetrafficschool.co
25 percent discount ($2.50 off $9.99 class fee)

Subscriptions
Amazon Prime Student
amazon.com/gp/student/signup/info
Get fast, FREE Shipping on over 100 million items, stream thousands of TV shows and movies, and get exclusive college deals.
Apple Music
support.apple.com/en-us/HT205928
Students enrolled in degree-granting universities and colleges can join Apple Music at a discounted monthly rate.
The New York Times (via the CSM Library)
collegeofsanmateo.edu/library/find/bynewspapers.php
The CSM Library now offers online New York Times accounts for all students, staff, and faculty. This includes unlimited access via mobile apps on tablets and smart phones. (Note: Must be on campus to create an account.)
Spotify Premium for Students
spotify.com/us/student/
Listen to millions of songs, offline and without ad interruptions. Make and share your own playlists, or lean back and listen to Spotify’s curated playlists and original podcasts. Find the music you love and discover your new favorites.
The Wall Street Journal (via the CSM Library)
collegeofsanmateo.edu/library/find/bynewspapers.php
Students and faculty get free, full access to The Wall Street Journal. (Note: Must be on campus to create an account.)


If you would like more information about the student body card benefits, or information on how to have your student body fee reimbursed, please see Credit & Refund policy or contact the Center for Student Life at (650) 574-6141.

All discounts have been confirmed as valid as of the date this page was last updated (see below). Not responsible for changes in discounted prices or offers. The mention of any business, service, or website on this page does not constitute an endorsement by College of San Mateo, the Associated Students of College of San Mateo (ASCSM), or the San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD). Except where indicated, CSM, the Center for Student Life and Leadership Development, ASCSM, and SMCCCD do not have any association or relationship with businesses listed.

Last Updated: Monday, September 27, 2021