Frequently Asked Questions

You can register for classes and purchase/renew Leisure Learning memberships using our online registration system. For additional assistance with creating an account, please view our Leisure Learning New Member Registration Instructions PDF or contact our Student Support Office.

How to create an account in the online registration system:

1. Follow the Login to Your Account Here to Register button link on the Leisure Learning website or go directly to https://registration.xendirect.com/uwf/checkoutsignin.cfm.
2. Click on “Login/Create Account” (on top right)
3. On the "Your Account" page:

• Existing users: Enter Username and Password to enter MyAccount
• For existing users who have not yet registered with Xendirect: Click "Forgot Password" and follow the instructions to reset your password. Please use the username and email that you used with the previous software.
• New users: Click the “Create Account” button. Fill in the required fields to create a new student account and click “Submit.”

You must hold an active membership to see classes. 

Leisure Learning membership can be purchased using our online registration system or by contacting our Student Support office at 850.473.7468. For additional assistance with purchasing a membership online, please view our Leisure Learning Purchasing or Renewing a Membership Instructions PDF or contact our Student Support Office.

How to purchase a Leisure Learning membership online:

1. Log into your account. You can find the online registration page by following the “Login to Your Account Here to Register” button on the Leisure Learning website or by going directly to https://registration.xendirect.com/uwf/checkoutsignin.cfm.
2. Navigate to the My Account tab near the top right of the page. Click the dropdown tab next to it and select “My Memberships.”
3. The “Membership” page is where you can purchase, renew and review your membership. For first-time members, you will purchase the Annual Leisure Learning Membership. Once the membership is selected, click “Add to Cart.”
4. If you are only purchasing or renewing your membership, you can click “Checkout” and follow the instructions for payment or, if you would like to add classes, you can click “Continue Shopping.” Once you are satisfied with your cart, you can check out and follow the instructions for payment. You will receive a confirmation email. Be sure to check all of the details.

You can register for classes, and pay your membership dues online, using our online registration system or by calling the Leisure Learning office. You will need to be logged in and hold an active membership to view and register for classes.

1. Follow the Login to Your Account Here to Register button link on the Leisure Learning website or go directly to https://registration.xendirect.com/uwf/checkoutsignin.cfm.
2. Click on “Login/My Account” (on top right)
3. Log into your account. 
4. Click the "Leisure Learning Classes" tab on the left hand side to view and register for classes.

If you do not have an account, please visit "How do I make an account in the online registration system?" FAQ tab.

For more information on how to register for classes, explore our Leisure Learning Shopping for Classes Instructions PDF. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Student Support Office.

Online credit card payments are processed by Transact. UWF and Transact comply with all rules and guidelines set out by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard (DSS) which are designed to protect businesses and their customers from credit card theft and fraud.

If you are unable to attend your registered class, you must notify the Leisure Learning office at leisurelearning@uwf.edu or 850.473.7468 at least 48 hours in advance of the class to receive a refund or credit towards a future class. Any cancellation given less than 48 hours in advance will not receive a refund or credit. Please be courteous to your volunteer instructors and fellow members by adhering to this policy. For pre-paid events that include items such as food, tickets, entry fees, etc., refunds will not be issued.

During the Fall or Spring semester, take unlimited classes for only $195 per semester! This option is only available by filling out the registration form in the catalog and mailing a check or calling the Leisure Learning office and paying by credit card. Some classes are not eligible for this offer and are marked with an asterisk beside the class title. Note that individual class fee refunds are not available if you are unable to attend OR for canceled classes.

1. Call the Student Support Office and request proof of Leisure Learning Membership.
2. Take the proof of membership to the UWF cashier's office in Building 20E and pay $10 for the card.
3. Take your payment receipt, proof of membership and a government-issued photo ID to the Nautilus card office in Building 20W to have your picture taken and a Nautilus Card issued.

The Nautilus card office is open from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. They can be reached at 850.474.3324. If you have any questions or would like more detailed information, please call the Student Support Center at 850.473.7468.

Classes are available at a number of convenient Pensacola, FL locations, including:

• University of West Florida Main Campus
• Florida Public Archaeology Network

Our instructors are experts in their fields and include distinguished university faculty, both active and retired, as well as community educators and leaders. We also invite members who wish to share their passion for a particular subject. Instructors tell us they enjoy teaching to an audience with life experience who want to be there. They also enjoy teaching without having to read papers, correct tests, and most of all, not having to give out grades.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, sometimes class dates, instructors, times and locations change. Leisure Learning will make every effort possible to notify you, in advance, about schedule changes. For the latest updated information, view our current calendar.

Enthusiasm for our program is contagious! You may bring a friend or family member who is unfamiliar with or never attended any Leisure Learning programs as a one-time guest to a class. The class price will apply. If your friend joins Leisure Learning, you AND your friend will receive a credit voucher, valued at $15, for a future Leisure Learning class or event. The guests information will need to be registered with the class to ensure we have a proper headcount. Please explore our Leisure Learning Adding a Member to Your Account Instructions PDF to learn how to add a member to your account and register them as a class guest. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Student Support Office. 

Retirement can be rewarding by  participating in programs like Leisure Learning, which fosters educational enrichment and growth. Your support of Leisure Learning is an important factor in  enhancing the educational experience for our members.

Become an advocate for Leisure Learning
Consider adding Leisure Learning to your charitable giving list. Your generous support guarantees that we can continue to offer a superb quality programing at an unmatched value.

Please make checks payable to: UWF Foundation - Leisure Learning, 11000 University Pkwy. Building 12, Pensacola, FL 32514

Give to Leisure Learning

Volunteer with Leisure Learning
Teach a class, join the curriculum committee or become a Leisure Learning Liaison. Learn more on how you can Get Involved.

Spread the Word!
Word-of-mouth is one of the most powerful ways you can support Leisure Learning. Spread the word about the Leisure Learning Community and the local businesses, organizations and individuals you have discovered. Invite a friend to experience Leisure Learning. You may bring a friend or family member who is unfamiliar with or never attended any Leisure Learning programs as a one-time guest to a class. The class price will apply. If your friend joins Leisure Learning, you AND your friend will receive a credit voucher for a future Leisure Learning class or event.

Senior citizens who are sixty (60) years of age or older and meet Florida residency requirements for tuition are eligible for a Tuition Fee Waiver. For more information, contact the Registrar's office: (850) 474-2244. Visit online: Tuition Fee Waiver Information

There may be times when we will register you for a class or add a membership and you will need to login to pay your invoice.

To view/pay invoices:

1. Log into your account. You can find the online registration page by following the “Login to Your Account Here to Register” button on the Leisure Learning website or by going directly to https://registration.xendirect.com/uwf/search.cfm.
2. Navigate to “My Account” at the top right corner and select the dropdown.
3. Select “View/Pay Invoices”
4. You should now be able to see the payments page. From here, you can view and select invoices you would like to pay.

For additional assistance with viewing/paying invoices, please view our Leisure Learning Paying an Invoice Instructions PDF or contact our Student Support Office.