Benefits
Welcome to the UWF Alumni Association! No matter how long ago you graduated, the UWF Alumni Association is here to serve you. As a UWF graduate, you are automatically considered a member of the Alumni Association, which offers you tangible benefits at no charge. UWF Sustaining Alumni get additional exclusive benefits detailed below. Go Argos!
Young Alumni Membership In Pensacola Young Professionals
Graduates of the Last Decade have the exclusive opportunity to join the Pensacola Young Professionals (PYP) for 20% off. Founded in 2006, the mission of PYP is to develop, retain and connect young professionals to the community and each other. Members are primarily between the ages of 18-40, but it is open to all "young thinking" and "young-at-heart" professionals. PYP programming prioritizes the connection and professional development of its membership while improving the quality of life in Pensacola.
Partnership with Meyer and Associates
The UWF Alumni Association is pleased to announce our partnership with Meyer and Associates to offer our alumni a full suite of insurance products and more to cover everything from home and auto to travel and pets. Learn more about how to take advantage of this new benefit by clicking the link below. This benefit is available to all graduates of UWF.
Benefits Available To All UWF Alumni
All graduates of UWF have free access to the following benefits:
Alumni Group Travel
Travel the world with your fellow Argos! Experience once-in-a-lifetime itineraries with Collette, our travel partners Click below to see upcoming trips.
Career Resources
Alumni can take advantage of free resume reviews, mock interviews, Handshake's job board and more from the Office of Career Development and Community Engagement.
Library Access
Alumni can access the John C. Pace Library and many of its services. Get an alumni card today to check out books, use their computers, print documents and more!
Connection Magazine
Connection is UWF's official alumni & friends magazine. All alumni get free access to the online version of Connection. Read the Fall 2024 edition today!
Nautilus Card
Alumni now have the opportunity to get their very own Nautilus Card - plus it comes with special perks like discounts at on-campus dining locations.
Free Webinars
All alumni can access free professional and personal development webinars with renowned experts. Listen live or visit the archive to see all past events.
Passport Services
Alumni are able to utilize the Passport Acceptance Facility inside the UWF Commons' Post Office. Make an appointment for passport services by clicking the button below.
Freewill
Freewill's secure online tool helps alumni write a will or trust at no immediate cost. Make a plan in about 20 minutes and you can also leave a legacy gift to UWF.
Alumni Events
The Alumni Association offers events locally and in areas where we have alumni chapters. Join us to celebrate your Argo Pride and network with classmates.
UWF Sustaining Alumni Membership
In Fall 2020, the UWF Alumni Association unveiled a new membership model which allows alumni members to support the vision of their alma mater and strengthen the impact of the UWF programs they care about. UWF Sustaining Alumni are dedicated to UWF and believe in the future of our growing institution. By becoming a member, you are ensuring our University will continue to serve Argos for generations to come.
If you choose to invest even more in the future of UWF, you can become a Sustaining Alumni by making a gift to support a University fund you are passionate about. We’ll show our thanks by providing you with an enhanced level of benefits (outlined below). Sustaining Alumni Membership is just $20 a year ($15 for graduates of the last five years) and comes with many perks:
| Benefit | Sustaining Alumni Membership | General Membership |
|---|---|---|
| Access to Alumni Membership Rates at the Recreation Facility* |
X | |
| Access to Alumni Membership Rates at the Aquatic Center* |
X | |
| Campus Parking Privileges** | X | |
| All Issues of Connection Magazine, Printed & Mailed |
X | |
| Alumni Conference Room Facility Access | X | |
| Early communications about alumni events, University events and UWF news. |
X | |
| UWF Library Access | X | X |
| Career Planning Access | X | X |
| Alumni Group Travel Opportunities | X | X |
*Becoming a Sustaining Alumni gives you the ability to purchase HLS and Aquatic Center memberships at the discounted alumni rate.
**Alumni parking hang tags obtained prior to September 1, 2020 will remain valid. Alumni parking hang tags are non-transferable and alumni must abide by applicable Parking Services policies. Parking Services reserves the right to revoke alumni parking hang tags if policies are violated.
Some benefits are not eligible to UWF faculty & staff members.
Benefits are subject to change each year.
Alumni Library Card
All alumni have free access to the Pace Library on the UWF main campus. Please visit the Library's FAQ page about this program for more details. Please note that not all library services may be accessible to alumni. If you have questions about library services and getting an alumni library card, please call the Pace Library Circulation Desk at 850.474.2414.
Accessing MyUWF
Alumni will need to access MyUWF for services such as ordering a transcript, activating a Handshake account or adding funds to an alumni Nautilus Card or library card. If you need to reactivate your MyUWF account and/or do not remember your login information please contact the ITS Help Desk at itshelpdesk@uwf.edu or 850.474.2075. The Alumni Association does not have access to ArgoNet usernames, passwords or student ID numbers.
