Priority Points
The Indiana University Priority Point Policy was designed to ensure proper and equitable consideration for the loyalty and financial support of thousands of IU fans wishing to attend athletic events. The Priority Point Policy is the guideline used for the assignment of tickets available for Indiana University football and basketball games.
All Varsity Club members accumulate priority points in a number of ways including annual giving campaign donations, longevity as a Varsity Club member, season ticket purchases, gifts to other areas of IU, etc.
Seats are assigned based on the total number of points each Varsity Club member has accumulated. Point accumulation totals are tallied twice a year based on the renewal deadlines for football and basketball season tickets. For football, the deadline is typically set around March 15 of each year. For basketball, the deadline is around June 30 of each year.
The IU Hoosiers Priority Point Policy is reviewed annually and is subject to change.
ACCUMULATIVE POINTS
| Total Lifetime Contributions to IU Athletics1 |
1 |
For every $100 donated to IU Athletics
Priority points are granted as gifts are received. |
| Varsity Club Continuous Years1 |
5 |
For every continuous year as a donor to the Varsity Club Annual Giving Fund
Priority points are granted each July 1 based on contributions made in prior year (July 1-June 30). |
| Season Ticket Continuous Years2 |
5
|
For every continuous year as a season ticket holder in Football, Men's Basketball, and Women's Basketball
Priority points are granted at the end of each sports's respective season. |
| Well House Society Contributions3 |
1
|
For every $100 contribution to the Well House Society beginning in 1985 (maximum $3,000) not to exceed the amount designated as the annual contribution to the Varsity Club
Priority points are granted each July 1 based on contributions made in prior year (July 1-June 30). |
1-Accumulative points for Lifetime Contributions to IU Athletics and Varsity Club Continuous Years are only honored with current Varsity Club membership.
2-Season ticket holders must purchase season tickets every year to maintain accumulative points. Men's Basketball records begin with the opening of Assembly Hall (1971). Football records begin with the opening of Memorial Stadium (1960). Women's Basketball records begin with the 2003-04 season.
3-Accumulative points for Well House Society Contributions are only honored with current Well House Society membership.
NON-ACCUMULATIVE POINTS
All priority points and giving fund levels are granted July 1 based on memberships and contributions made in prior year (July 1-June 30).
Annual Giving Fund Levels |
2011-2012
Effective 7/1/11-6/30/12 |
2012-2013
Effective 7/1/12-6/30/13 |
| Hoosier Champion |
1,200 |
$20,000 contribution |
2,500 |
$25,000 contribution |
| Hoosier Scholar |
500 |
$10,000 contribution |
1,200 |
$12,000 contribution |
| Hoosier Athlete |
200 |
$5,000 contribution |
600 |
$6,000 contribution |
| Hoosier Hundred |
90 |
$3,000 contribution |
300 |
$3,500 contribution |
| Hoosier Big Red |
24 |
$1,200 contribution |
120 |
$1,500 contribution |
| Hoosier Cream & Crimson |
12 |
$600 contribution |
60 |
$800 contribution |
| Hoosier Loyalty |
6 |
$300 contribution |
20 |
$300 contribution |
| Hoosier Fan |
2 |
$100 contribution |
5 |
$100 contribution |
Contributions to IU Athletics
(in areas other than the Varsity Club Annual Giving Fund) |
1 |
For every $100 donated for Athletic Endowment, Stadium Club, capital campaign projects, team funds, or other athletic funds |
| Football Ticket Quantity Bonus |
5 |
For each season ticket (from previous football season) |
| Ambassador Referral Prrogram |
3 |
Per $100 in gifts from new donors referred (as of the previous June 30) |
| IU Alumni Association |
5
10 |
Annual Membership (as of the previous June 30)
Lifetime Membership |
I-Association
(must be an IU letterwinner) |
15
|
Membership (as of the previous June 30) |
| Well House Society |
10
|
Membership (as of the previous June 30) |
Gifts to IU
(other than above--e.g., Woodburn Guild, School of Business, Friends of Music, etc.) |
1
5 |
Per $100
Minimum $100 contribution received by the IU Foundation
|
PRIORITY POINT RANK
Ticket location is assigned in order of rank as defined by an individual's priority points. This chart ranks Varsity Club donors and season ticket holders by priority point totals as of June 2011. It is a guide to evaluate your rank in relation to other Varsity Club donors.
| Rank |
Point Total |
| 100th |
3,269 |
| 500th |
1,538
|
| 750th |
1,236
|
| 1,000 |
960
|
| 1,500 |
666
|
| 2,000 |
505
|
| 2,500 |
390 |
| 5,000 |
165
|
| 7,500 |
48 |
| 10,000 |
13
|
| 12,500 |
10
|
| 15,000 |
5
|
PRIORITY POINT SPOTLIGHT
We frequently get asked about ways donors can earn more priority points. We're pleased to launch a new series that delves in a little deeper on the ways you can increase your priority point total each year. Priority Point Spotlights will appear monthly thoughout 2012 in the Varsity Club's newsletter, Hoosier Scene. You can also find each spotlight here.
January 2012: Priority Point Spotlight #1: Ambassador Referral Program
February 2012: Priority Point Spotlight #2: Coming Soon!
MAKE YOUR GIFT TODAY!
Donate online now. You will be taken to the Indiana University Foundation web site to make your gift.
