Published: April 18, 2019 By

Looking for ways to save money on anything from food to a haircut? Lucky for you, there are many free and low-cost deals offered to you by the campus community and city of Â鶹ӰԺ.

Clare Bradley enjoys a lunch outside the Food Court on The Hill with her standard poodle DelilahOn campus

Free events at The Rec

There are many free events coming up at the Rec Center:

  • Join Free Friday Power Hour every week at 5 p.m. Each week features a different fitness class, including yoga and pilates.
  • Rooftop yoga is happening every Wednesday in April at 9:30 a.m. on the rooftop tennis courts. If theÌýweather is bad, the session will be in Studio 4.
  • May 3–8 is free finals week at The Rec! There will be free fitness classes, ice skating and bouldering/climbing. The Rec will also have conference rooms reserved for studying. Free study supplies and tea will be provided while supplies last.
  • May 3 is also Rec Recess—head to the Rec Center plaza between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for free food, games and more.
  • For Maymester, The Rec will offer free fitness classes and skate rentals May 13–31.

Paid research opportunities

Searching for easy ways to make money? Well, there are numerous paid research opportunities at CU Â鶹ӰԺ! Check to see if you meet the qualifications and sign up.

Weekly specials at The Connection

Visit The Connection, a popular hangout hub for students to engage in fun activities and relax. As the only bowling center in Â鶹ӰԺ, The Connection features 10 bowling lanes, eight billiards tables, video game consoles (Xbox One, PS4, Wii), pinball and arcade games, a foosball table and a selection of food and beverages available daily. Weekly specials on bowling and billiards are offered!

Free nighttime transportation

Are you tired of spending money on Ubers? Use CU NightRide, Â鶹ӰԺ’s very own free nighttime transportation system! Download the mobile TapRide app for or to request a ride.

Free ice skating

Grab a pair of ice skates, and come visit the only ice rink in Â鶹ӰԺ. Don’t be afraid to show off some of your tricks to fellow Buffs! Free for students if you have your own skates, or you can rent for $2 a day.

Tech discounts

Planning to make a tech purchase this summer? Before you buy, check to see if the retailer offers an educational discount.

Lunch specials at Alferd Packer Grill

Check out the daily, low-cost lunch specials at Alfred Packer Grill , located just inside the UMC.

On The Hill

CorePower Yoga free week

New to CorePower Yoga? Your ! With this high intensity workout you’ll push past physical boundaries with an open mind and a beating heart, turn doubt into security, strangers into friends and stress into sweat.

Sushi deals

One of the most famous restaurants on The Hill, , has happy hour 5–6 p.m.Ìý²Ñ´Ç²Ô»å²¹²â–Saturday;Ìýand on Sunday, you can get two rolls for $7 all day—what an amazing sushi deal!

$2 tacos

Join Ìý2–8 p.m. for their happy hour menu, and eat tacos for only $2!

Sub meal deal

Order a 7"Ìýsandwich, 20-ounceÌýdrink and chips for just $6.95 from 10:30 a.m. toÌý5 p.m.ÌýMonday through Friday at .

Half-off pizza Tuesdays

offers 50% off medium pizzas on Tuesdays with the purchase of a beverage, all day!

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Hair salonÌýpromos

Need a haircut? Sign up to receive email promotions for a chance to earn a with Studio Be Salon! Many salons in the Â鶹ӰԺ area also offer incredible hair and styling promotions on . Take a look!

Free puppy love

Want to help some cute, furry friends out? Volunteer at the . They are looking for an animal care team to assist in providing care for shelter dogs through kennel cleaning and other cleaning tasks. This is a great opportunity to do good for the community as well as for our fellow furry friends!

If you’re in need of a furry friend to keep you company, the offers a foster-based, volunteer rescue program where you can care for rescued puppies in between adoption events for no cost.

$2.50 tacos

Swing by from 2 to 6 p.m. and all day Sunday to eat tacos for only $2.50!

Half-off pizza Mondays

Join Ìýfor half-off pizza Mondays and get 50% off any large deep-dish or tavern-cut pizza.

More sushi deals

Stop by , one of Pearl Street’s most popular sushi spots, for $3 hand rolls andÌý$10 bento boxesÌýfrom 11 a.m. toÌý3 p.m. and all-you-can-eat sushi for $40 from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.