Lifetime Owls
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
Send payment 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 filling out the online membership form.
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
Annual membership fee: $75
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:
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Month |
Event |
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September |
Welcome Mixer |
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October |
Homecoming |
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November |
Community Service Day |
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February |
Networking Night |
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April |
Bingo Night |
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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