Membership Benefits

All graduates of BSU, or former students who have completed at least 36 quarter credit hours or 32 semester credit hours, are members of the Alumni & Foundation.

"Contributing" membership within the organization requires a minimum $50 annual donation to the Bemidji State University Alumni & Foundation and provides additional benefits. To make a donation and become a contributing member, click on the following link:  Give Now.

Contributing Member Privileges

All contributing members of the BSU Alumni & Foundation (Alumni who make a minimum $50 donation annually to the BSU Alumni & Foundation) may take advantage of special University benefits by presenting a current alumni membership card. The card give you access to:

  • A.C. Clark Library. Your Active Alumni Association membership entitles you to use and borrow materials.
  • The Gillett Recreation and Fitness Center. Your active alumni membership entitles you to use the Rec Center at a special alumni rate. Contact the Rec Center at 218-755-4135 for the rate information.
  • Computer lab privileges are available to active alumni for a minimal fee.
  • Eligibility to sponsor relatives for the BSU Alumni Relative Scholarship
  • 15 percent campus bookstore discount for apparel and gifts (excludes textbooks).
  • Special mailings and invitations to events.