Special Discounts

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Apartments and Communities

Computer Software and Hardware

Health and Fitness

Faculty/Staff Meal Plan - College of Charleston Dining Services

Dining Locations

  • Get 25 meals for $160! Stop by Campus Services HQ in Berry Hall to sign up for a meal plan (check, American Express, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover are aaccepted).
  • Meals can be used at Liberty Street Fresh Food Company, City Bistro, and Marty's Place.
  • At Liberty Street Fresh Food Company and City Bistro, meals are all you care to eat! 
  • At Marty's Place meals are worth one combo meal.

With the Faculty & Staff Meal Plan, the cost per meal is only $6.40! (Regular lunch door rate is $9.25).

  • Faculty & Staff Meal Plans roll over from semester to semester until all meals are used. 

Lawn, Home, and Pet Care

  •  Lawnstarter
    • $20 off a lawn care service, sign up with your College email and use the code college20. Available to active students and staff. 
  • Concrete Contractor (Mount Pleasant)
    • 5% off ALL concrete installation and repair, using code CCMP5%. Call 843-416-9336 for a free quote!
  • Old Towne Vet Clinic 
    • 10% discount for CofC faculty, staff, and students. 

Library and Media

Online Retailers

  • shop.id.me 
    • Offers discounts to hundreds of online retailers for government employees. 
    • To register and verify employment:
      • Select "Government Employee" --> State --> South Carolina
      • Department: "Other - State"
      • Complete registration by using your College e-mail. 

Parks, Sites, and Tickets

  • College of Charleston School of the Arts 
    • Discounted events and performances
  • Drayton Hall
    • Complimentary grounds pass or one adult admission at a discounted rate, which includes a house tour. For more information, please visit the Drayton Hall website. 
  • South Carolina Aquarium
    • College of Charleston faculty, staff, and students can use code COFC24MEM or show College of Charleston ID at the Aquarium Admission window to receive $15 off of any general membership (valid through 12/31/2024). College of Charleston faculty, staff, and students can also receive 15% off of general admission ticket purchases by showing their College of Charleston ID at the Aquarium Admission window. 
  • Working Advantage Program
    • Working Advantage offers a savings marketplace for College of Charleston employees which includes a one-stop shop for exclusive and convenient savings on the products, services, and experiences you know you love.
    • It is cost-free and easy to enroll. Just visit cofc.savings.workingadvantage.com and begin saving today on items such as electronics, appliances, theme parks, hotels, movie tickets, rental cars, gift cards, apparel, cars, flowers, fitness memberships, groceries, special events, and more. 

PerksCard Program

  • State of South Carolina employees are eligible to receive membership to the PerksCard Discount Program. This program allows members to save on many everyday purchases and services from local and national vendors. 
  • Card enrollment and information is obtained by visiting the S.C. Department of Administration's website.

Phone Service

  • Verizon Wireless
    • Go to Verizon Wireless's website
    • Enter your work email address and select "Check for Discounts"
    • You will receive an email, click the "get started" button in this email
    • Click on the "Register your Line" link in the "Existing Customers" section under "Enroll"
  • AT&T
    • Please contact the provider for details.

TicketsAtWork Program

  • State of South Carolina employees are eligible to participate in the TicketsatWork Program. This program offers discounts, special offers, and access to preferred seating and tickets to top attractions, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets, hotels, and much more.
  • To take advantage of these discounts, visit TicketsatWork, click on "Become a Member" and create a username and password using your personal email address. When prompted, enter the company code SCDSHR.
  • For more information, please visit the S.C. Department of Administration's website or contact TicketsatWork at 1-800-331-6483.

Transportation and Parking

  • Avis Car Rental
    • Employees can save UP TO 25% OFF base rates at Avis. Click on the link or call 800-331-1212 and use discount code AWD#: D134100.
  • Budget Car Rental
    • Employees can save UP TO 25% OFF base rates at Budget. Click on the link or call 800-455-2848 and use discount code BCD#: Z408900.
  • Hertz Car Rental
    • Employees can save UP TO 25% OFF base rates at Hertz. Click on the link or call 800-654-2210 and use discount code CDP#: 1742729.
  • Booking.com
    • Special employee pricing of up to 40% off select hotels worldwide on booking.com.
  • CARTA Bus Service
    • Free rides for faculty, staff, and students on all CARTA buses with a valid Cougar Card. 
  • St. Philip Street Parking Garage
    • $10.00 all day parking with a valid Cougar Card (money must be loaded on Cougar Card either through eBill or Campus Services HQ in Berry Hall). 

WeSave Program

  • Similar to the PerksCard Program, State of South Carolina employees are also eligible to participate in the WeSave Discount Savings Program.
  • This program provides members discounts from local members, national chains, and an online mall where you can earn up to 20% cash back with every purchase.
  • To take advantage of these discounts, please visit the WeSave website and create a username and password or visit the S.C. Department of Adminstration's website for more information.