Enjoy Exclusive Perks
We’re proud to support our community with a growing list of benefits. Alumni perks are available to all graduated degree students as well as graduates of Extended Learning full-time programs and part-time certificates. We’re always adding new perks, so check back often!

Insurance Benefits
TD Insurance Affinity Preferred Rates
As a trusted partner, the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex Program is dedicated to helping ECU alumni get access to preferred insurance rates. Discover multiple ways to save from a range of insurance products:
- Home & Car Insurance: Access preferred rates on home and car insurance.
- TD Term Life Insurance: Help protect the financial future of those you care about.
- Travel Insurance: Explore travel insurance options and save with preferred rates.
To learn more about TD Insurance products or to get a quote visit TD Insurance/ecuad. Note: This benefit is open to ECU alumni, students, faculty and staff.
On Campus Benefits
Library Access
ECU alumni can receive a borrower’s card by presenting their name and general identification at the Emily Carr University Library on campus. Simply go to the circulation desk to get your card.
Off campus? There are a number of databases publicly available on the library’s website.
Career Development
Big ideas don’t just happen. They are process-driven, tested, made and re-made and it will be the same with your professional career. The Career Development + Work Integrated Learning (CDWIL) office helps you see and seize your opportunities.
The Career Development + Work Integrated Learning Office connects students and alumni with local, national and international employers in the creative industries and beyond. We offer career advising, clinics and strategy sessions, drop-in and individual advising, access to co-op learning opportunities, internships and partnerships, as well as the Leeway.
MYEC + Email
ECU alumni can retain in perpetuity access to MYEC, previously known as InsideECU. You will be asked to reset your password before your first log-in to MYEC. Having difficulties? Email reghelp@ecuad.ca for assistance.
Your ecuad.ca email address is maintained for four months after your graduation date. After that, your account will be removed to make space for new students.
Other Benefits
Beau Photo
Beau Photo has been serving photographers in the Lower Mainland and across Canada since 1982 — over 35 years in the industry. Whether you’re a pro, a student or just getting into film, Beau Photo is here to help you find what fits your needs. Special orders are available by request.
ECU alumni and current students get 10% off select film, paper and darkroom chemicals, 10% off new camera bags and 20% off rentals. Show your student ID (OneCard) or request alumni verification at alumni@ecuad.ca.
Bell Mobility
As an ECU alumni or employee, switch to Canada’s best national network and get preferred pricing for you and your family (on up to five lines) with the Bell Exclusive Partner Program. Save up to 30% on amazing phone plans plus, get big discounts on incredible phones with the Bell Exclusive Partner Program. Visit bell.ca/alumni or call 1 833 236-0603 to redeem.
Credit Counselling Society
The Credit Counselling Society is an accredited non-profit that helps Canadians navigate financial challenges through confidential, free credit counselling, low-cost debt solutions and expert financial education. ECU alumni can have the $75 setup fee waived when enrolling in the Debt Management Program using referral code “ECUAD”.
Dominion Blue Reprographics
Dominion Blue Reprographics has over 100 years of printing expertise with five Lower Mainland locations. As an ECU alumni, you get preferred rates on specialty materials like acid free paper, canvas, aluminum panels and plexi.
Framing by Estella
Framing by Estrella in East Vancouver offers all ECU alumni 20% off framing services. Run by alum Estrella Lucero (BFA 2013), the studio is located at 800 Keefer Street and operates by appointment. Let Estrella know you’re part of the ECU community when booking. Offer also extended to staff, faculty and students.
Henry’s
Henry’s, Canada’s Greatest Camera Store, takes pride in its partnership with Emily Carr University of Art + Design and is thrilled to extend exclusive pricing benefits to ECU alumni for both professional and personal use.
Not only do we guarantee the lowest advertised prices on all our products, but for alumni of Emily Carr University, we offer even greater savings. Our special pricing ensures that you’ll enjoy significant discounts on almost every item we carry, including those already on sale. Simply reach out to us at sales@henrys.com with the items you wish to purchase, and our team will assist you promptly. Whether you need assistance in finding the perfect product or have specific questions, we’re here to provide personalized consultations.
Convenience is a priority for us. We can arrange the shipment of your purchases directly to your doorstep or arrange for convenient pickup at your preferred Henry’s location.
Additionally, as an alum of Emily Carr University, you can benefit from a 25% discount on passport photos and a 15% discount on our top-notch photofinishing services at any of our stores across Canada.
Discover the ultimate combination of quality, service, and unbeatable prices at Henry’s. Take advantage of this exclusive offer and unlock your photography potential today.
IRIS Advantage Program
Introducing better vision for your entire family! ECU is a member of the IRIS Advantage program and that means all alumni (as well as ECU staff, faculty and current students) are entitled to exclusive eye care benefits at IRIS. There’s no cost to you, it’s easy to register and you’ll get to enjoy all the advantages IRIS offers like direct billing to your insurance, interest-free financing, IRIS’s exclusive No Matter What Guarantee and more.
Register at iris.ca/advantage with access code “EMILYCARR” or visit any IRIS location.
Mobi Bikes
Emily Carr University of Art + Design is now part of the Mobi Bikes Corporate and Community Program. Bike share is a service that makes public bicycles available for shared use to individuals on a short-term basis. The bikes can be unlocked from one station and returned to any station in the system, making bike share ideal for short, one-way trips.
Use bike share to commute, run errands, visit friends or casually cruise the city. You just need a Mobi fob or your user code to unlock a bike 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Visit mobibikes.ca and scroll to the bottom of the choose a plan page to enter the correct code:
- ecuad1809s for 365 DAY CORPORATE PASS STANDARD
- ecuad1809p for 365 DAY CORPORATE PASS PLUS
Modo
Modo is BC’s original car-share co-op with 700 vehicles in 20+ communities across the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and the Okanagan. ECU alumni get $50 in free drive time.
Use promo code “ECALUMNI” when signing up at modo.coop.
*Offer for new members only. Valid on usage and mileage. Not combinable with other promotions.
Neonific
Neonific designs CSA-certified LED neon signs for personal and commercial use across Canada. Use the customizer for instant quotes or request a custom design. ECU alumni, staff, faculty and students get 15% off with code ECU15.