Current UAS Contests & Giveaways

Please check the UAS Instagram account every Thursday at 2PM during the fall semester for trivia to win UAlbany swag and other prizes!
 


Halloween Candy Contest 

Halloween Candy Contest. Closest guess wins the whole jar of candy! To enter: Text "UAS" + your guess to 313131. Enter by October 31st, 11:59PM. One entry per student. Must have valid UAlbany ID to win. Winner will be contacted November 2nd through method of entering. Dark grey background with fog effect and bat graphics. White text with lime green accent text. UAS social media images on the bottom left corner. Facebook icon, instagram icon, snapchat icon, and twitter icon in a row.

Halloween is upon us and we have a lot of Twix and treats up our sleeve... Stop by AcaDamien's Bookstore's registers this week to take a guess at how much candy is in the jar for a chance to win it all!

To enter: Text "UAS" + your guess to 313131

Enter by October 31st, 11:59PM.

Limited to one entry per student. Must have valid UAlbany ID to win. Winner will be contacted via text by November 2, 2021.  

 

Previous UAS Contests & Giveaways

Orientation Texting Contest

TEXT & FOLLOW TO WIN! FOLLOW UAS ON EACH ACCOUNT FOR UP TO FOUR CHANCES TO WIN! Facebook icon, Instagram icon, Snapchat icon, and Twitter icon in a row all @UASALBANY. Text UAS to 313131 with your Orientation Leader's name to enter. Visit Albany.edu/uas/win.php for contest details. OVER $500 IN PRIZES! 10 MicroFridge rentals for the academic year $100 Bookstore Gift Card. Enter by July 30, 2021. Auxiliary services A logo. Cellphone graphic with the words Text uas + OL Name to 313131 for social media links & contest rules on screen.

CONTEST CLOSED. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED. 

Want to win a free MicroFridge rental for the academic year or a $100 AcaDamien's Bookstore gift card? Text your Orientation Leader's name + "UAS" to 313131 to enter our raffle! Follow UAS on social for up to four bonus entries! Click the links below to follow! 

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Enter by 11:59PM EST, July 30, 2021. Winners will be randomly chosen and contacted by Wednesday, August 4th via text message. Must have a valid UAlbany ID to win. 


ID Card Selfie Upload Raffle 

Submit your id photo for a chance to win a $100 Bookstore gift card! New students- Submit your photo to UAlbanyID.com by July 2nd to be entered in the raffle. Follow all submission guidelines on UAlbanyID.com. Must be a new UAlbany student ordering your first ID card to enter. Winner randomly chosen and notified by email by July 9th.

CONTEST CLOSED. Congratulations to the winner, Daniel Bletnitsky! 

We are giving away one $100 AcaDamien's Bookstore gift card to a new UAlbany student that submits their ID card photo on UAlbanyID.com by July 2nd! Upload your photo by July 2nd to be entered in our gift card raffle. 

Contest closes at 11:59PM EST, July 2, 2021.

You must follow all photo submission guidelines listed on UAlbanyID.com and must be a new UAlbany student ordering your first complimentary ID card to enter. Winner will be randomly chosen and notified via email by July 9th. All incoming students that had already submitted their photos prior to June 21st for the 2021-2022 academic year will be entered in the drawing. If you wish to not be entered please email UAS here. 

Bookstore Naming Contest 

Congratulations, Natalie Cosentino for submitting the winning name, AcaDamien's! 

Thank you to all 112 students that submitted a name for the University Bookstore! 

Join President Rodríguez on May 11th, 2:30PM at the Boosktore, as he announces the winning name of the Bookstore Renaming Contest. The student winner will collect a $500 bookstore gift card and the new name will be displayed on the renovated bookstore starting Fall 2021. The live event will also be on Zoom. Join the live Zoom here!

Free Summer Storage with Don's Moving & Storage

Enter to win free summer storage From Don's Moving and Storage. Enter by 4/30 at Albany.edu/uas/win.php or on social media. Two winners will be chosen at random and announced April 27th. Winners will be notified through their provided email or social media. Must have a valid UAlbany ID to win. Terms and conditions can be found through the contest link. Dark purple background with white and gold text. Circle graphics along the sides with an images cardboard boxes inside on large circle.

CONTEST CLOSED. Congratulations to the winners, Kevon & Sharese! 

We are giving away free summer storage with pickup and delivery included to TWO UAlbany students. Enter to win through the link here. Follow UAS on social media for some extra entries! 

Contest Closes: 11:59 PM EST, April 30, 2021

Two winners will be chosen at random and announced on May 3rd. Winners will be notified through their provided email or social media. Must have a valid UAlbany ID to win. Terms and conditions can be found through the contest link. 

 

Welcome Back Spring Giveaway 

Win $50 UAS Gift Card! welcome back Giveaway. Enter by February 7. Enter at Albany.edu/uas/win.php for a chance to score a $50 Podium gift card! Albany.edu/uas/win.php. Fine print- One winner will be chosen at random and announced February 8. Winner will be notified through their provided email or social media. Must have a valid UAlbany ID to win. Terms and conditions can be found through the contest link. Small UAlbany split A purple and gold logo with Auxiliary Services underneath. Large hand holding a UAS gift card image.

CONTEST CLOSED. Congratulations, Michael Mariani!
 
Giveaway answers-
Q. Where do you go to order a new or replacement ID Card for spring 2021? 
A. UAlbanyID.com or the GET Mobile App
 
Q. Where can you purchase an allergen-free Simple Servings meal?
A. 518 Market
 
Q. What day is the last day to add/change your meal plan?
A. February 12 
 
 
Want to win $50 in Podium funds?! Enter our Welcome Back Giveaway here! Answer the questions correctly to enter. Hint- check out the UAS spring updates page for answers!
 
Follow UAS social media accounts for some bonus entries. Must have a valid UAlbany ID to win. Open to all registered students (on or off-campus). 
 
Giveaway closes Sunday, February 7, 2021 at 11:59PM EST. 
 
 

Spring Cha-Ching 

Win $200 cash! Albany.edu/uas/win.php. Spring Cha-Ching contest! Enter here or on any UAS social media page for a chance to win some extra cash for spring break! Enter by March 10. UAS social media icons: Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter. UAS Auxiliary Services logo.
CONTEST CLOSED 
Congratulations, Rebekah Lubey!  
 
Want to win $200 cash?! Enter our Spring Cha-Ching Giveaway here! Answer the question, and be sure to follow UAS on social for some extra entries. 
 
Giveaway closes Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at 11:59PM EST. 
 
 

Superbowl LIV Giveaway 

Congratulations to the winner, Savannah Lanz! 
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Contest closed February 2, 2020, at 11:59 PM EST
 
Want to win a $100 Amazon Giftcard? Enter our Superbowl LIV giveaway here! Guess the winning team correctly, and be sure to follow UAS on social for some extra entries. 
 
Giveaway closes Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 4:00PM EST. 
 
 

Friendsgiving Recipe Contest

Congratulations to our recipe winners! 

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Contest closed November 8, 2019, at 11:59 PM EST

Students, do you have a favorite Thanksgiving recipe? Share it with us for a chance to win $50 Munch Money and have your recipe prepared at our Friendsgiving celebration on November 21, 2019! Send either a side dish or dessert recipe to enter. Three recipes will be chosen.* Also, all submissions will be entered into a raffle for $100 cash! 

 

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