Target Circle Deal Days, Target's members-only sale event, offered its strongest back-to-school savings in June and its fall savings October 6-7. This week those event prices have ended, so the best active savings are year-round student rewards through free Circle and discounted Circle 360.
According to Target Corporate, Circle is free to join and was required to shop all Deal Days prices. The same source says paid Circle 360 members received early entry to each event. Students who missed a date can still verify status and use weekly Circle offers.
Table of Contents
- What did the June back-to-school event include?
- What did October add for fall needs?
- What student and teacher discounts still matter?
- How do you get the savings this week?
What did the June back-to-school event include?
Target Corporate says the June event ran June 23-26 for Circle members, with details in the June Deal Days announcement. It offered up to 45% off thousands of back-to-school and college essentials, summer apparel, outdoor fun and everyday basics. Free Circle membership was required to shop all Deal Days prices.
Target Corporate says paid Circle 360 members received early access starting June 22. That early window helps for sizes and dorm staples that sell fast. Join free Circle before the next event so entry is ready.
What did October add for fall needs?
Target Corporate says the fall event ran Oct. 6-7, as described in the fall Deal Days announcement. It offered up to 40% off thousands of fashion, beauty, home, toy and tech items. The same source says Circle 360 members received early access Oct.
5. For school households, the useful overlap is apparel, home and tech for dorms and classes. If you missed Oct. 6-7, use the student path below instead of waiting for a repeat.
What student and teacher discounts still matter?
Target Corporate describes a 20% discount for verified college students and teachers in the July back-to-school announcement. It applied to one storewide Circle purchase from July 5 through Sept. 12, 2026. Shoppers verified status through SheerID in the Circle app. Target now points students to year-round exclusive discounts and rewards through free Circle after verification, described on the College Student Appreciation page.
That page provides an active pathway after dated sales end. The July 20% offer was single-use and date-bound. Target Corporate says about 95% of 2026 school-supply deals were priced at or below 2025 prices. The same source lists supplies starting at $0.25 and apparel from $5. It also hosted back-to-school events in 2,000 stores.
How do you get the savings this week?
Target says verified students, teachers, military and assistance recipients pay $4.99 per month or $49 per year for Circle 360. Standard Circle 360 costs $10.99 per month or $99 per year.
The plan includes same-day delivery on orders over $35 and free two-day shipping. Target says dated Deal Days coupons have expired and the July 20% offer was single-use. Target says discounted 360 renews at full price if eligibility lapses, so check status before you pay.
- Join free Circle on Target.com or the app.
- Verify student, teacher, military or assistance status.
- Load the offer, then stack it with weekly Circle deals.
