CONGRATULATIONS NEW GRADUATES!

The Story Continues

Congratulations on earning your degree and joining more than 100,000 UMSL graduates around the world and the UMSL Alumni Association!

As you embark on the next chapter of your life, we hope you keep UMSL as part of your story. Unlike many university alumni associations, it’s free to join. 

Here are some simple steps to get the most out of the UMSL Alumni Association as you venture out to make your mark on the world. We know you’ll make UMSL proud.

1. Activate Your UMSL Alumni Association Membership
   Take advantage of being a member of the Alumni Association by getting your membership card - it’s free and some benefits require proof of membership.
2. Update Your Information
   Keep your information current to stay connected with UMSL to learn about networking opportunities, fun events and other university news. You can change your mailing address, phone number, email address and other information online by completing our secure update form. Or, just give us a call at 314-516-5833.
3. Explore Alumni Benefits and Resources
   Check out some of the discounts, benefits and resources exclusive to UMSL alumni.
4. Get Connected on Social Media
   Stay up to date with the latest alumni events, university and alumni news and connect with other alumni around the world on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin and Twitter.
5. Utilize UMSL Career Services
   Still searching for what’s next? Even after graduating you can access UMSL Career Services to help you with planning, creating, implementing, and evaluating career development and job search strategies. Alumni can also utilize UMSL Handshake to post and search for jobs! Handshake is a FREE employment website that connects talented students and alumni job seekers to employers looking to recruit interns, part-time and full-time hires. Learn more and get started.
6. Get Involved & Volunteer
   Gain experience, connect with other alumni and give back to UMSL by volunteering.
7. Check out what’s happening
   From happy hours to trivia nights, there’s usually something happening with our alumni. Join us at an upcoming alumni event.
8. Share your good news
   Let us know about a promotion, marriage and other significant life milestones by submitting a Class Note.
9. Find your niche
   The Alumni Association is as diverse as UMSL itself and includes a wide variety of affinity organizations and chapters. Find one that interests you!
10. Make a gift
    UMSL has a reputation for providing one of the best values for higher education in the region. Help other students write their story by considering making a gift.