The Academy for Lifelong Learning membership is optional, but encouraged. As a member you receive special member rates and benefits. Read below to find out more.

• Create/log-in to your account. (If this is your first time visiting our registration system, you will need to create an account before you can buy a membership or register for a course.)

• Click on MY ACCOUNT in the upper right corner above your account name.

• Select MY MEMBERSHIPS from the submenu.

• Under Memberships Available is the "A.L.L" membership. In the dropdown menu at the bottom of the page where it says "Select Membership Level for Renewal" you will select "A.L.L." and add to cart (Please note that if you have NOT purchased a membership, under "Your Membership" it will say "Standard/No fee.")

• Follow the checkout process

• Congratulations on your new membership!

PLEASE NOTE: Your membership must be paid for prior to receiving member prices on A.L.L. programs. Otherwise, you will be shown the non-member rates offered to the general public, even if the “membership” is added to your cart.

• If this is your first time visiting our registration system, you will need to create an account before you can register.

• Before registering for a course or excursion, you must FIRST COMPLETE the purchase of your membership IF you want to be shown member rates.  How to purchase a membership is outlined above in red.

• Once you have created an account and purchased a membership, you simply sign-in to the website on future visits to add courses and excursions to your cart at member rates.

MEMBERSHIP OVERVIEW

• A membership to A.L.L. provides program participants with a variety of discounts and privileges on programs, WWU events and facilities and at Village Books. Find out more in the benefits section below.

• Why a membership? Memberships support a majority of the administrative activities necessary to run A.L.L. effectively. Not only does membership afford great benefits, but also provides an important source of revenue for the organization and, further, shows your support regardless of the number of programs in which you choose to participate.

• Price: $50 per person, per year (valid until June 30, 2025)

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• 25% discount on fees for courses with membership as well as a variable discount on excursions. (membership must be purchased first, discount will be automatically applied).

• Participation in complimentary, self-directed Interest Groups such as our Contemporary Readings Discussion Group, History Discussion Group and World Affairs Discussion Group.

• Borrowing privileges at Western's library.

• Discounted student rates at university events, including some performing arts performances. (Free tickets not available.)

• Invitations to special membership and social events.

• Alumni privileges at Lakewood Boathouse (on Lake Whatcom) and Viking Union Outdoor Center.

• Use of the Wade King Recreation Center at alumni and affiliates rates. Included in this benefit is use of the pool from Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m., and Saturday - Sunday, full access all day beginning July 1, 2024.

• 10% discount at Village Books.

• First month free of annual Cascadia Daily subscription.