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Points to AhealthyU Spring 2024 Session: January 1 - May 31

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Earn Points. Redeem for EagleBucks.

Choose events that are right for you and fit your schedule. Earn points for joining eligible events and activities! Keep track of your points and redeem at anytime for EagleBucks. (Must have a minimum of 10 points to redeem). Look for new point eligible activities throughout the semester!

Did you know? In addition to many dining and retail outlets on campus vendors, EagleBucks are accepted at various off-campus restaurants and merchants in the area. Learn more about EagleBucks.

Example: 1 AhealthyU point = $1 in EagleBucks

Check it Out

  • Achieve a 10 point minimum to begin redeeming for EagleBucks. Remember you get 5 points just for registering for Points to AhealthyU. Registration points are awarded only once per participant per session.
  • New! You can now earn up to 4 points per week for completing an exercise class or session. In addition to in-person AhealthyU group exercise classes, workouts completed outside of work are also eligible. Each exercise class you complete is worth 1 point.

Enhancing Your Points Experience

  • Connect, engage, and build conversations with fellow coworkers
  • Take a break from day-to-day work
  • Hear from knowledgeable AU and outside campus partners on various topics
  • Stay informed on well-being and benefit resources

To Join:

  • Submit a registration form to participate in Points to AhealthyU. This form only needs to be completed once if completed after August 2022. 
  • Collect points during the Spring semester between January 1, 2024, to May 31, 2024, by participating in the virtual and in-person programs and activities listed on the points awards chart.
  • Any points earned from activities completed and not redeemed after May 31, 2024 will expire. The summer Points to AhealthyU program will begin again on June 1 to allow you to continue to earn points for completing wellness initiatives during the summer.  

Track Your Points:

  • Keep an itemized list of events/activities that you attended and/or completed using the Activity Form.
  • Pro Tip: Look for the Points to AhealthyU logo in our Wellness Mondays emails for eligible events.
  • You must attend eligible events and/or complete programs to receive full points. Please note that watching webinar recordings (instead of attending the live session) does not qualify for points.

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Redeem Points for EagleBucks

To submit your points for EagleBucks:

  • Email AhealthyU with an itemized Activity Form of the events/activities that you attended and completed. Note: Activity Form is subject to review and verification. 

  • Points can be redeemed at any time with a minimum of 10 completed points. 
  • After the semester deadline, any points not submitted will expire. 

New to EagleBucks? Visit the EagleBucks website for more information.  

Your EagleBucks works with Grubhub, and you can enjoy delivery from all your favorite off-campus restaurants. And, there is a way to get delivery FREE* from select merchants!

Here’s how to get started:

  1. Download the Grubhub app
  2. Campus Dining > select your university /to select your classification/login to AU and add onecard(Eaglebucks)
  3. View Payment Screen to verify that your EagleBucks are added
  4. Order and enjoy delivery

Where can I use EagleBucks on Grubhub?

  • You’ll have access to any restaurant on the nationwide Grubhub network. This includes many merchants in your local area, as well as the 300k+ merchants on the Grubhub network nationwide. You can edit your location in the Restaurants tab.

Why should I use EagleBucks on Grubhub?

  • Once you add your campus card and EagleBucks account (see above for ‘how to get started’), you will receive a free year of Grubhub Plus subscription service1, so your money goes further with free delivery fees and other benefits.

Will I be charged a delivery fee?

  • No, by adding your campus card and EagleBucks to your Grubhub account, you are eligible to receive a free year of Grubhub Plus subscription service1. Even if you use a different payment method than your campus card and EagleBucks, your Grubhub account is still eligible for Grubhub Plus membership. All other fees (service fees, etc.) are still charged, as shown when you place a Grubhub order.  

Are there any restrictions on what I can order with Grubhub when I use my campus card and EagleBucks to pay?

  • Per the existing campus card policy, EagleBucks are not permitted to be spent on alcohol. If you add alcohol to a Grubhub order, EagleBucks will automatically be removed as an available payment option. Even if you are over 21 years of age, the Grubhub app will not allow you to purchase alcohol if you’re placing an order with your campus card and EagleBucks.

What happens if I don’t have enough money in my EagleBucks account?

  • Your Grubhub order would not process. You can deposit more money on your campus card and EagleBucks by clicking the ‘Add EagleBucks’ in the top menu above. Your family and friends can also make online deposits to your EagleBucks account by clicking the link above.
  • Helpful tip! Download the ‘Transact eAccounts’ app to check and manage your EagleBucks account directly on your phone.

If I have a problem with my Grubhub delivery or order, who do I contact?

  • If there is an issue with your Grubhub delivery or order, please contact Grubhub Support directly from the app. Go to Settings > (scroll down to the Support section) > Support/Help

1 Grubhub Plus membership subscription service provides eligibility is available for the 2020/21 academic year (now-through August 31, 2021).

Let's Get Started

Register to join and earn 5 points!

To get started, register for Points to AhealthyU. After registration, download the Activity Form to keep track of your activities and points. Registering for Points to AhealthyU only needs to be done once if filled out after August 2022. Registration does not need to be completed each semester. 

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Ready to Redeem Your Points?

Redeem points at anytime during an active Points to AhealthyU session! To redeem, you must have a minimum of 10 points and submit an Activity Form* with an itemized list of your participated events to ahealthyu@american.edu.

*Subject to review and verification

Download Activity Form

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Good to Know

  • Points to AhealthyU Spring 2024 will run from January 1 – May 31. Submit your points by May 31 to get your points transferred to EagleBucks. Any points remaining after May 31 will expire. 
  • All points self-tracked in Fall 2023 were to be submitted to AhealthyU by December 15.

Points to AhealthyU Awards Chart

Activities Points
Register for Points to AhealthyU1 5
AhealthyU Live Webinar  2
AhealthyU Cooking Demo 2
AhealthyU Couch to 5K/10K Training2 8/10
Couch to 5K/10K Accountability Coach 5
Nourish 12
Exercise Class or Session3 1
AhealthyU Stretch-it-Out Session 1
Volunteer at Community Service Event3,4 1
AhealthyU 8-week Mindful Meditation Course 8
AhealthyU Guided Meditation Session 1
Parent Support Group Meeting 1
AU Farmers Market 1
Flu Shot or Vaccination  5
Health Assessment2 5
Kay Spiritual Center Activity 1
AhealthyU & Partner Special Events2 5
Preventive Visit or Age Appropriate Screening2 10
Retire Well Webinar  1
Financial Wellness Webinar 1
Outside of Work Bonus Activity4 1
Walktober 8


1Points for noted activity are awarded one time only during each semester.  

Refer to the activity website for full details on participation requirements and the list of qualifying events in AhealthyU's Wellness Mondays email. For activities not sponsored by AhealthyU, the partnering department is the contact and responsible party.

Maximum points per week = 4. Eligible activities include in-person AhealthyU group exercise classes, exercise classes completed outside of work, and intentional exercise done at a gym for 30 minutes or more. Walking outside does not count toward points, but is still highly encouraged. 

4Email ahealthyu@american.edu with questions about outside-of-work activity to see if your activity counts.

 

OFFICIAL RULES & CONDITIONS

(1) Points to AhealthyU is open to American University full-time and adjunct faculty and full- and part-time staff. (2) Receive points by participating in AhealthyU and AhealthyU partner programs between the current/active Points session (Spring and Fall semesters only). (3) To redeem your points for EagleBucks, email an itemized Activity Form of your completed activities to ahealthyu@american.edu. Submissions are subject for review and verification. (4) Must have a minimum of 10 points to redeem for EagleBucks. EagleBucks rewards will be submitted at the end of each month. (5) Points are non-transferrable and submissions are subject to verification. To collect additional points, simply fill out a new Activity Form. (6) Activity Forms may be submitted by the noted deadline for each Points session, a 10 point minimum. (7) Prizes are subject to tax. (8) Points earned in previous semesters do not rollover. (9) AhealthyU does not share your personal information.