Using Lighthouse

What is Lighthouse?

LightHouse is a secure system that allows prospective students and alumni to access their personal student information. It is typically used for first-time class registration and transcript requests, but there are many other options available. For example, incoming students can sign up for orientation or check the status of their financial aid applications, and recent graduates can update their mailing and email addresses with the university.

How do I get an account?

If you are an incoming student, you automatically receive a LightHouse account as soon as you have been admitted to UWF. This is a permanent account, so it will continue to exist even after you graduate. LightHouse accounts have been created for everyone who has ever attended UWF, even before this system was put into place.

Logging in

If this is your first time logging into LightHouse, your PIN will be the first four digits of your birthday. For example, if your birthday was April 15th, your PIN would be "0415". Note: If you don't know your UWF ID, use the alternative login.

The very first time you log into LightHouse, the system will ask you to choose a different PIN for security purposes. This number must be four digits long, and cannot be the same as your previous PIN.

Help, my PIN is invalid!

Students often forget that they have used LightHouse before and don't remember their PIN. Remember, the first time you log into LightHouse, you are required to change your PIN. If you've ever been in LightHouse before, even several years ago, your PIN is probably not your birthday anymore. If you can't remember your PIN, it's ok. Simply call the ITS Help Desk at (850) 474-2075 and we'll be glad to assist you in resetting it.