Welcome to the Old Main Society

The Old Main Society is Utah State University’s premier giving society. It honors generous donors, past and present, who have helped create and preserve the university’s legacy of distinction and excellence in research, teaching and service. As a member, you advance this rich heritage and empower USU with the resources it needs to continue thriving as a dynamic institution.

The Old Main Society embodies the margin of excellence essential to delivering the educational and research opportunities that make USU unique, opportunities for which public funding may not always be readily available. Your support ensures the university may continue its legacy as one of excelling at the land-grant mission — the very soul of the institution — to welcome all who want to learn and grow.

Membership is based on cumulative giving. Gifts of cash, securities, real estate or insurance premiums, employer matches, gifts in kind and documented planned gifts are all counted toward your Old Main Society membership level.

For any questions concerning Old Main Society membership, please contact University Advancement at 435-797-3326. www.usu.edu/oldmainsociety

Founders Day and Old Main Society Celebration
Members are invited to attend the annual Founders Day and Old Main Society Celebration held each spring to welcome new members and honor existing members for their ongoing support.

Utah State Magazine
Members receive three annual issues of the Utah State Magazine to enjoy and keep you current on Aggie news.

Discount at the USU Campus Store
Present your membership card in-store or use the code printed on the back when shopping online to receive a 10% discount on all gifts and clothing from the USU Campus Store (discount excludes books, supplies and computers).

Parking Permit
Select levels of the Old Main Society enjoy parking benefits (see insert with Old Main Society levels). The Parking and Transportation Office asks that all Old Main members call personally and give their vehicle information (make, model, license plate number) over the phone. The phone number is 435-797-3414. Mention that you are an Old Main Society member. Contact Emily Nelson, 435-797-0843 or emily.nelson@usu.edu, for questions.

Parking is available in the Big Blue Terrace and the Faculty/Staff lots found here: https://www.usu.edu/parking/files/parking-maps/faculty-staff.pdf  Please note that the Old Main permits are not valid in service areas, meters, restricted areas (Alumni circle, Child Lab, etc.), reserved stalls or resident halls.

Use of the Merrill-Cazier Library
Members receive a free library card to check out print books. The print collections of the library span the arts, literature, social sciences, agriculture, medicine, engineering, life and physical sciences and archival collections. Library hours can be viewed at library.usu.edu.

Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art
Members receive a family membership (Modernist Level) to the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art. The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art is dedicated to collecting, preserving and exhibiting modern and contemporary visual art. Watch for upcoming exhibits and tours by visiting www.artmuseum.usu.edu

HPER and Nelson Fieldhouse Recreational Facilities
The Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (better known as the “HPER”) and the George Nelson Fieldhouse allow Old Main Society members to access several recreation spaces including:

  • Swimming pools
  • Gymnasiums
  • Fitness centers/weight rooms
  • Racquetball courts

Present your membership card for admittance. Visit www.usu.edu/camprec or call 435-797-7529 for more details and for hours of operation.