What are Hawks bucks?
Hawks bucks are a form of digital currency used within the Hawks Student Rewards program at Hawks University. They allow students to earn rewards and discounts on campus and with participating local businesses. Students can earn Hawks bucks by attending campus events, joining student organizations, achieving high grades, and more. The program aims to encourage student engagement and provide benefits to active students.
How do students earn Hawks bucks?
There are many ways for Hawks University students to earn Hawks bucks:
– Attending campus events – Students earn Hawks bucks for attending sporting events, guest lectures, cultural performances, and other qualifying events. Generally 1-5 Hawks bucks are earned per event.
– Joining student organizations – Students receive 25 Hawks bucks for joining one of the 300+ student clubs and organizations. Additional bucks can be earned for taking on leadership roles.
– Getting good grades – For each A earned in a course, students get 15 Hawks bucks. B’s are worth 10 bucks and C’s 5 bucks.
– Completing surveys – The university frequently sends out surveys to students via email. Completing these surveys earns 1-3 Hawks bucks.
– Shopping with participating brands – Hawks students receive 4% back in Hawks bucks when they shop at any of the 150+ local businesses part of the rewards program. Online shopping portals provide bucks too.
– Referring friends – If a Hawks student refers a friend who ends up enrolling, they both get 50 Hawks bucks.
– Hawks Athletics app – Students can earn rewards points through the Hawks Athletics app for checking in at games, playing trivia, and more. These convert to Hawks bucks.
Where can students spend Hawks bucks?
Hawks bucks can be used for a wide variety of purposes:
– On-campus dining – Hawks bucks can be used at any of the 30+ food service locations on campus, including restaurants, coffee shops, vending machines, and convenience stores. Each Hawks buck equals $1.
– Campus bookstore – The bookstore accepts Hawks bucks for any merchandise, including textbooks, school supplies, electronics, apparel, gifts, and more.
– Theater tickets – Tickets for plays, musicals, concerts, and other performing arts events can be purchased with Hawks bucks.
– Athletic tickets – General admission tickets to Hawks football, basketball, and other varsity sporting events are available for Hawks bucks.
– Housing & dining plans – A portion of housing payments and dining/meal plan fees can be paid for using Hawks bucks.
– Printing & copying – Students can use Hawks bucks for printing and photocopying at campus libraries and computer labs.
– Campus recreation – Admission fees for fitness classes, intramural sports leagues, and outdoor recreation clinics/trips can be covered by Hawks bucks.
– Select off-campus businesses – Over 150 local retailers accept Hawks bucks, including restaurants, movie theaters, shops, salons, car washes, and more.
How do students manage their Hawks bucks balances?
Checking balances
Students can check their Hawks bucks balances in a few ways:
– Hawks Student Rewards website – At hawksrewards.com, students can log in to view their overall balance.
– Hawks Student Rewards mobile app – The iOS and Android app allows students to monitor their balances on the go.
– Student ID card – If Hawks bucks are used for a purchase, the remaining balance is displayed on the card reader.
– Campus kiosks – Kiosks around campus show students’ current balances when they swipe their ID cards.
Earning activity
To see their full history of Hawks bucks earned and spent, students can log in to their accounts on the Hawks Student Rewards website. The ledger shows:
– Date/time bucks were earned
– Source of the bucks (event, organization, grade, etc.)
– Date/time bucks were spent
– Location where bucks were redeemed
– Running balance total
Students receive email notifications any time they earn or spend Hawks bucks as well.
Expiration and rollover
– Hawks bucks expire at the end of the academic year in late May.
– Any unused bucks will rollover if the student is enrolled for the following academic year.
– Once a student graduates or withdraws from the university, any unused Hawks bucks are forfeited.
Transferring
While Hawks bucks cannot be converted to cash, students can transfer bucks to other enrolled students by request. The Hawks Student Rewards office handles these transfers. Some limitations apply, such as:
– A maximum of 100 Hawks bucks can be transferred per semester
– Transfers can only be made between enrolled students in good standing
– Transfer requests must be received at least 2 weeks before the end of the semester
Conclusion
Hawks bucks provide a great incentive for Hawks University students to get involved on campus and with local businesses. Checking balances is easy via the website, mobile app, ID card swipes, and kiosks. While the bucks cannot be converted to cash, they can be used throughout the year for a wide array of purposes including dining, shopping, entertainment, apparel, and more. With smart budgeting, Hawks bucks help students get the most out of their time at Hawks University.
Source | Hawks Bucks Earned |
---|---|
Attending campus event | 1-5 bucks |
Joining student organization | 25 bucks |
Getting an A grade | 15 bucks |
Getting a B grade | 10 bucks |
Getting a C grade | 5 bucks |
Completing survey | 1-3 bucks |
Shopping with partner | 4% back |
Referring a friend | 50 bucks |