FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions?

  • How do I use my coupon?
    All you have to do is show your printed coupon or your text message to the cashier.
  • How does your site work?
    First, enter your city and click the school you attend. Then, when you click "Get Coupons" you
    will be sent to a coupon and specials page. From there you can choose which kind of coupon
    you’re looking for—for example, pizza or a tattoo shop—and you will see a listing of coupon
    offers to choose from. You can then either print your coupons or receive them via text message.
  • How much does it cost to get a coupon sent to my phone?
    Best of Campus is a completely free service for students. However, standard text messaging rates apply.
  • If it’s free, then what are you going to do with my phone number?
    Nothing. Your phone number will be used for text coupons, and that’s it.
  • Is BestofCampus.com going to text me forever?
    No. You will receive only one text for each coupon you request.
  • Can I forward the text to my friends so they can use the special as well?
    Yes. If a deal is great, send it to all your friends.
  • Will the coupons on the site right now be there all semester or all year?
    No. Businesses update their coupons or specials whenever it suits them, so check back weekly.
  • Can I reuse a text coupon?
    Yes. As long as it is not expired, a coupon can be used as many time as you wish, unless it specifies otherwise.
  • Are there benefits to being a fan of Best of Campus on Facebook Twitter, or MySpace?
    Yes. We have free stuff all the time, and you can win things like iPads and spring break trips. We also periodically send out posts offering some of the hottest deals around campus.
  • How can Best of Campus help my business?
    BestofCampus.com is a 15-year-old college coupon site and print guide. We are the coupon service that is most connected to students offline thanks to our on-campus events and promotions, which make us the best college advertising site in the world. We are also one of the most well-known brands among college students.
  • How does Best of Campus work?
    A student or other potential customer comes to our site, finds their local school, and is directed to area coupons and specials. They can print your offering or have it sent to their phone via text message. To redeem the coupon, they’ll show you either the printed coupon or the text message.
  • Can a user reuse their text coupon?
    Yes, unless your coupon specifies otherwise.
  • Why would I use Best of Campus instead of a paper coupon book?
    Many students receive a coupon book, flip through it, and then forget about it. Best of Campus is more popular than paper coupons because today’s students are attached to their laptops and phones. Best of Campus delivers results by reaching students in ways that are relevant to the current college lifestyle. Plus, your coupons or special text messages can be forwarded, which means your offerings can have a viral marketing effect, spreading from student to student across their social networks and text messages.
  • How will people find out about Best of Campus?
    For 15 years we have been doing on-campus events and promotions not only for our clients but also for our brand. We also have an extensive network of on-campus reps and interns who keep our website present in students’ minds. We use things such as basketball and sports tournaments, Playstation tournaments, comedy shows, and other high-traffic events to keep students interested in our service.
  • How much does this cost a user?
    BestofCampus.com is a free service for students. However, standard text messaging rates will apply. Most young adults now have unlimited text messages on their phones, so it probably won’t cost them anything. If they don’t have unlimited text messaging, they likely pay around a dime per incoming text.
  • I don’t want to offer coupons; can I still use BestofCampus.com to promote my business?
    You can advertise specials that you would like to spread the word about. In many cases, students want to know where the specials and happy hours are around campus but don’t know where the best current deals are. A business can advertise regular, daily, or monthly specials with us or advertise a single-day event such as a blowout sale or concert.
  • How much does it cost?
    Contact a BestofCampus representative for our rates. Online advertising with BestOfCampus.com delivers a higher return on investment than traditional forms of advertising such as print, radio, or television.
  • What if I have multiple locations in the same town?
    The coupon can be used at any location.
  • Can I link my website to BestofCampus.com?
    Absolutely!
  • I’m not sure this service will work. How can I find out?
    We are confident that if you ask your teenager or college-aged family members, friends, or employees what they think about our site, they will not only know it but love it. Just ask them!