Why Join?

Lifetime Owls is more than a membership—it's your gateway to a community committed to leadership, tradition, and lifelong engagement.

Membership Includes:

Access to monthly themed programs with alumni and campus leaders
Opportunities for leadership, networking, and service
Priority registration for alumni events
Scholarship eligibility
10% bookstore discount
Exclusive Lifetime Owls swag

One time membership fee:
$75 students/$100 alumni

How to Join Lifetime Owls

Joining is simple!
Choose the option that
works best for you:

Add to your bursar bill
Select the Lifetime Owls membership when reviewing your student billing options.
Pay in person
Visit Student Accounts, Horace Mann Center, Room 110. Questions? Call 413-572-8548.
Mail a check to:
Westfield State University
Attn: Lifetime Owls
PO Box 1630, Westfield, MA 01086

(Include “Lifetime Owls” in the memo line)

Non-students welcome!
Alumni, faculty, staff, parents, and friends of the University can join by completing the form linked below.

online membership form

Monthly Signature Events

As a member, you’ll enjoy engaging monthly programming that builds community and connects students with alumni and campus traditions.

Sample Programming Calendar

September – Welcome Mixer
October – Homecoming
November – Community Service Day
February – Networking Night
April – Bingo Night
April/May – Graduation Celebration

PLUS:
Surprise pop-up events throughout the year—
led by the student Executive Board!

Scholarships & Support

Annual Scholarship Awards

First-Year: $750
Sophomore-Year: $1,200
Junior-Year: $1,750
Senior-Year: $2,500

All awards are credited to your
University Bursar account.

Lifetime Owls Endowed Scholarship

Members may also apply for this special award if they:

- are involved in a non-paid campus role

- attend at least one Lifetime Owls event per year

- maintain a 2.5+ GPA

Applications open February 1 each year.

Leadership Opportunities

The Lifetime Owls Student Executive Board plays a key role in shaping the experience for all members.

Members help coordinate events, manage outreach, and collaborate with university partners like SGA, Career Services, and WSAA. Board members also assist with major events like Homecoming and Reunion.

Stay Connected After Graduation

Lifetime Owls is a community for life.
As an alum, you’ll have access to:

- the Alumni Mentorship Program
- invitations to events, including Homecoming
- special mailings and quarterly email updates
- opportunities to give back as a mentor

We Value Your Feedback

We’re committed to creating a meaningful experience.
Members are encouraged to:

- complete monthly event feedback forms

- participate in the annual satisfaction survey

- share ideas and help shape future programming

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Lifetime Owls Funds & Campus Impact

Lifetime Owls funds support the student experience. The following includes how membership fees are distributed for Lifetime Owl-specific and campus-specific initiatives.

Lifetime Owls-Specific Support

$45 per student member, or 60% of the membership fee, will be retained in the Office of Alumni Relations in a separate trust fund account, reflecting the following:

$15 for group administration (membership shirts, membership IDs, membership & event marketing)
$20 for program-specific activities (annual class year scholarships, key class year events, social events)
$10 for alumni outreach efforts (networking events, homecoming activities, communications)

Campus Initiatives Support

$15 or 20%, per student member fee, will go to the Student Government Association for use to support programming and/or other designated activities.
$7.50 or 10%, per student member fee, will go to the Lifetime Owl Endowed Scholarship Fund in the Foundation. This scholarship fund is separate and distinct from the class year scholarships. This fund also allows undergraduates the opportunity to become donors upon graduation. As the program grows, additional funding will be added.
$3.75 or 5%, per student member fee, will go to athletics for alumni/student programming including, but not limited to alumni guest presenters, support of the Game Side tent at Homecoming, and individual alumni/team reunion-type activities.
$3.75 or 5%, per student member fee, will be earmarked for new initiatives that specifically support student/alumni academic department activities including, but not limited to departmental alumni guest speakers, department-specific programming (business etiquette dinners/receptions, art receptions, alumni/student poetry slams, etc.) and alumni mentor programs.

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Lifetime Owls Membership

Thank you for your support of Lifetime Owls!

Note: online registration is available for alumni and honorary members only.

Alumni and Honorary Members:
To complete online membership, please submit the membership registration form below.

Students:
You may join Lifetime Owls in the following ways:

Choose the membership option on your campus bursar bill;
Submit payment to Student Accounts: Horace Mann Center, 110 | Need help? Call: 413-572-8548;
Pay by check: Westfield State University | Attention: Alumni Relations Office | PO Box 1630, Westfield, MA 01806 (include Lifetime Owls in Memo Line)

Alumni/Parents Register Here!

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