Benefits of Membership

Welcome to the °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Association. We are excited that you want to be a part of your Panther Family to connect, network, and get involved. The mission of the °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Association is to encourage a lifelong interest in our College through its alumni and friends. Our hope is that by joining the Alumni Association you will enjoy the benefits provided for you and that the relationship with your alma mater enhances for the better, to serve our community, our College, and you as the alum.

You are—and always will be—a Panther.

Below is an outline of the levels of °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Association Membership and the benefits offered. Review them all and decide which level best suits you at this time. The membership is valid for a calendar year from the time you enroll, through December 31 of the current year; with the exception of the Lifetime Membership, as it has no expiration date. If you have any questions, please feel free to give the Alumni Association Office a call at 863-453-3133. We look forward to connecting with you.

Alumni Benefit Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Lifetime
Free admission to °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Athletics events √ √ √ √
Use of the °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Learning Resource Center √ √ √ √
Use of the °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Career Development Center √ √ √ √
Alumni E-Newsletter √ √ √ √
Alumni communications and updates √ √ √ √
Invitations to °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni networking events and opportunities √ √ √ √
Invitations to °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Foundation events and fundraisers √ √ √ √
Panther °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Discount Card Ìý √ √ √
°Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni discount at the °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Bookstore Ìý √ √ √
°Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni discount for °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Arts shows and entertainment Ìý Ìý √ √
°Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni discount for °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Foundation events and fundraisers Ìý Ìý √ √
°Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Lifetime Membership Recognition* Ìý Ìý Ìý √
10% of your membership fee supports the °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Association Scholarship Ìý √ √ √

  • FREE annual membership fee
  • Sign up through the online application
  • Valid for the calendar year: date signed up until 12/31 of the current year
  • Receive a welcome letter
  • Immediately start receiving benefits
  • Renewal option with upgrade available to Level 2 or 3

  • $25 annual membership fee
  • 10% of your membership fee supports the °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Association Scholarship
  • Sign up through the online application
  • Valid for the calendar year: date signed up until Dec. 31 of the current year
  • Receive a welcome letter that includes a Level 2 °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Discount Card
  • Immediately start receiving benefits
  • °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Bookstore 15% discount in-store only; must present your valid membership card
  • Renewal option with upgrade available to Level 3

  • $75 annual membership fee
  • 10% of your membership fee supports the °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Association Scholarship
  • Sign up through the online application
  • Valid for the calendar year: date signed up until Dec. 31 of the current year
  • Receive a welcome letter that includes a Level 3 °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Discount Card
  • Immediately start receiving benefits
  • °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Arts shows and entertainment 15% discount at the box office only; must present your valid membership card (limit 4 tickets)
  • °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Bookstore 20% discount in-store only; must present your valid membership card
  • °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Foundation events and fundraiser discounts; must present your valid membership card or call the office to verify
  • Renewal option with upgrade available

  • $300 Lifetime membership fee
  • 10% of your membership fee supports the °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Association Scholarship
  • Sign up through the online application
  • No expiration date
  • Receive a welcome letter that includes a Lifetime Panther Level °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Discount Card
  • Immediately start receiving benefits
  • °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Arts shows and entertainment 15% discount at the box office only; must present your valid membership card (limit 4 tickets)
  • °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Bookstore 20% discount in-store only; must present your valid membership card
  • °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Foundation events and Fundraiser discounts must present your valid membership card or call the office to verify.
  • *Your name featured on our °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Lifetime Membership Wall (currently online only with the plans to have a permanent location in the °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Office)
  • One-time only fee, benefits for a lifetime

List of Member Discounts

Alumni Gear at the °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Bookstore

The °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Bookstore in Building B on the Highlands Campus sells an array of apparel, accessories, and gifts to spread Panther pride. You can also access the and have Panther gear shipped right to your doorstep.

Level 2 °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Members receive a 15% discount at the bookstore (in-store only.) As a Level 3 and Lifetime Panther Level °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Member you will receive a 20% discount at the bookstore (in-store only). Present your current year °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Membership Card for your in-store purchases.

Catch Shows and Entertainment at the °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Performing Arts Venues

°Ä¿Í¾º²Ê’s Performing Arts program has been providing affordable, high-quality entertainment in Florida’s Heartland since 1984. Be sure to catch a show at the No. 1 entertainment venue in the Heartland.

As a Level 3 or Lifetime Panther Level °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Member you will receive a 15% discount for °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Performing Arts performances (purchase at the box office only.) Present your current year °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Membership Card for box office purchases.

Have fun and support the °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Foundation Events & Fundraisers

The °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Foundation provides financial support for today’s students with the opportunity for enhanced access to an affordable, quality education, training, and experience they will need to excel as tomorrow’s leaders. Become a friend of the foundation helping current and future °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Students with their higher education goals and have fun at the same time with one of the events and fundraisers.

As a Level 3 or Lifetime Panther Level °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Member you will receive a discount on the different events and fundraisers. Present your current year °Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Membership Card for in-person discounts or call 863-453-3133 to verify with a Foundation staff member to receive the discount.

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°Ä¿Í¾º²Ê Alumni Association

600 West College Dr.
Avon Park, FL 33825
863-453-3133
alumni@southflorida.edu

 

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