Membership

Member Benefits

  • 25% discount on fees for courses with membership (membership must be purchased first, discount will be automatically applied).
  • Participation in complimentary, self-directed interest groups: Contemporary Readings Discussion Group (first Monday of each month), World Affairs Discussion Group (third Monday of each month), and Podcast/Media Discussion Group (fourth Monday of each month).
  • 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 to new subscribers of Cascadia Daily News. Email AcadLL@wwu.edu to request the promo code.
  • In addition, you will be helping to support ALL as we continue to offer exceptional learning experiences.

Membership Cost

  • Full Year (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025) - $50

Purchase Membership

How to Purchase a Membership

  • Pay online, using a credit card (Visa, M/C, AMEX, Discover). You will need to create an account in our new registration system first. Questions about the membership purchase process? Please contact our office at (360) 650-4970 if you are unable to purchase a membership online and we will assist you manually.

Interest Groups

  • Contemporary Readings Discussion Group - first Monday of each month from 10 a.m. - noon
  • World Affairs Discussion Group - third Monday of each month from 10 a.m. - noon
  • Podcast/Media Discussion Group - fourth Monday of each month from 10 a.m. - noon

Our interest groups are available via Zoom at no charge, and no registration is required. If you want to participate and are not currently on our email lists, please contact Michou at mmyenokida@gmail.com.