Alumni Association

Benefits Page

In our role at the Missouri Southern Alumni Association, we are continuously working toward furthering our mission by actively supporting the mission, tradition, and pride of Missouri Southern State University by uniting the Southern Family with a “connection for life.”
Here is a current list of our benefits:

Entertainment

Joplin, MO.
  • Movie Supersavers $5.50 (limit 6 per week) $7.50 evening
    With MSSU ID or Alumni Card in the Missouri Southern ticket office
 Branson, MO
  • Silver Dollar City - Please contact the ticket office for prices at (417) 625-9366
  • White Water- Please contact the ticket office for prices at (417) 625-9366
  • Celebration City- Please contact the ticket office for prices at (417) 625-9366
  • Hollywood Wax Museum- Please contact the ticket office for prices at (417) 625-9366
  • Ride the Ducks- Please contact the ticket office for prices at (417) 625-9366
  • Ripley’s Believe it or Not- Please contact the ticket office for prices at (417) 625-9366
St. Louis, MO.
  • St. Louis Six Flags- Please contact the ticket office for prices at (417) 625-9366
Kansas City, MO.
  • Worlds of Fun- Please contact the ticket office for prices at (417) 625-9366
  • Ride and Slide- Please contact the ticket office for prices at (417) 625-9366
  • Oceans of Fun- Please contact the ticket office for prices at (417) 625-9366

Hotels

Joplin, MO
  • Choice Hotels International
    As a member of MSSUAA  you have a Choice! 9 great brands, 1 great discount! MSSUAA members save 15%!

    Save 15% at over  5,000 Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge, and Rodeway Inn worldwide by calling 800.258.2847 or going to www.choicehotels.com.  Mention the MSSUAA Special Rate Identification Number. Contact Elisa Bryant at (417) 625-3068 to get the MSSUAA Special Rate Identification Numbers. Advance reservations required and benefits are based on availability.
  • TownePlace Suites
    1-11 consecutive nights Studio Suites- $69.00 One bedroom-$79.00
    12-29 consecutive nights Studio Suites- $59.00 One bedroom-$69.00
    30+ consecutive nights- Studio Suites-$49.00, One bedroom-$59.00
    4026 Arizona Ave., Joplin, MO 64804 Phone: (417) 659-8111
  • Ramada Inn
    MSSU special rate of $55.00 plus tax room rate,
    3320 Rangeline Road, Joplin, MO 64804 Phone: (417) 781-0500
    See our website for a virtual tour of property.
    www.the.ramada.com/joplin01362
  • Holiday Inn
    Corporate ID # - 100208106
    $69.00 rate, Standard Single, Double, or King Room.- Based upon availability
    Kids- 18 & under stay free
    3615 Range Line Road, Joplin, MO 64804 Phone: (417) 782-1000
    www.holiday-inn.com/joplinmo
    John Q. Hammons Convention Center- The Largest Convention Center in Joplin, Missouri
  • Drury Inn and Suites
    Special room rates of $69.99 for Standard Room with two Double Beds, the rate
    is only available on 1 -2 Persons, Kids 18 & under stay free in parents room
    3601 Range Line Road, Joplin , 64804
    Phone: (417) 781-8000 or Call 1-800-DRURYINN (1-800-378-7946)
    and request for MSSU Alumni and Visitors Rate.
    www.druryhotels.com
  • Microtel Inn and Suites
    1 queen for 1-2 adults- $45.00 2 queens for 1-4 adults- $50.00
    Suite (1 queen bed 1 sofa sleeper) 1-4 adults- $60.00
    4101 Richard Joseph Blvd., Joplin, MO 64804 Phone: (417)626-8282
  • Residence Inn by Marriott ~ Joplin
    Weekdays $113 for a 1-4 night stay and weekends would fall about $85
    http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/jlnri?corporateCode=l6c&app=resvlink
Branson
  • Tara Inn (Branson Hotel)
    Please contact the ticket office for prices at (417) 625-9366

Car Rentals

  • Hertz Rent-A-Car
    Hertz offers (Association) members' special year-round discounts on your daily, weekly, weekend, and monthly rentals for business or pleasure; traveling in the U.S. or worldwide. Your Hertz CDP#1607884 is the key. Call 1-800-654-2210 or visit the Hertz website at www.hertz.com when making your reservation. Then present your Hertz Member Discount Card at the time of rental. It’s that easy!
  • AVIS Rental Worldwide Discount
    http://www.avis.com/AvisWeb/html/bridge/assoc/members/go.html?T024400
    Missouri Southern State Univ. Alumni Assn /Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number is T024400
    As a MSSU Alumni Association member, you’re entitled to a wide range of valuable services and savings from Avis, including:
    Avis Express and Roving Rapid Return to get you in and out of the airport faster.
    Avis Cares to help make you feel at home on unfamiliar roads
    Frequent flyer miles just for renting from us
    Hotel program points with Avis rentals
    MSSU Alumni Assn members are entitled to the following discounts:
    10% off Super Value daily and weekly rates in the contiguous USA
    5% off Promotional rates in the USA
    10% off Special rates in Canada
    Plus 10% to 15% off rates a 4,800 locations in over 140 countries worldwide
    Discount card and coupons available for added savings
  • Alamo Rent-A-Car- WorldWide
    Membership ID- 706768
    Up to 10% off!
    Unlimited Mileage
    A wide selection of quality vehicles including luxury cars, SUVs and minivans

Hair Salons

  • Pro-Cuts Hair Salon
    418 S. Range Line Road, Joplin, MO 64801 Phone: (417)624-8387
    $2.00 off any service
    25% off any retail items that we carry.
On your Missouri Southern Campus:
  • Pool and Racquetball Court
    You can enjoy the use of Southern's indoor pool and racquetball courts by showing your membership card. Only MSSU graduates have this privilege. Spouses and children may be admitted for a fee. A $15.00 per semester per child. Payment can made at Hearnes Hall Cashiers Window or by calling (417) 625-9366.
  • Lionbacker Discount
    With your paid membership, you will receive a discount to the Lionbacker Booster Club, giving you reserved seating to all home football and basketball games. Call the Athletic Department at (417) 625-9317.
  • Bookstore Discounts
    All you have to do is present your membership card to receive a 10% discount on all regularly priced clothing at the MSSU Bookstore, located on the bottom floor of BSC.
  • Spiva Library Privileges
    As a member, you can check out books, access other materials and use the many services offered at MSSU's Spiva Library. For borrowing privileges, bring your membership card, picture ID and proof of permanent address to the circulation desk to obtain an annual pass.
  • Lion Locator Services
    Want to get in touch with your college friend or roommate? Send the Alumni Association your message in a sealed envelope with the name and class year of each alumnus you wish to contact and provide your return address. If the Association has a current address, your envelope will be forwarded at no charge. If there is no current address on file, your envelope will be returned to you, unopened.
  • Job Networking
     As a member, you can use the Office of Career Services free of charge. Plus, you can benefit from on-campus job interviews, weekly vacancy bulletins, resume referrals, interview tips, resume consultations, mock interviews, career library and more.
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