Welcome to Your Alumni Community!

Congratulations! Graduating with a degree from UMass Amherst is such an incredible milestone to have reached. As a new graduate, you are now a part of the UMass Amherst Alumni Association—a community dedicated to supporting you in the next stages of your life and career. You’re joining a network of over 307,000, which has much to offer, including resources, events, and ways to stay connected to your alma mater!

Let us tell you a little bit more about us and how we can help you:

Find Your People

With over 345,000 alumni worldwide, you’re guaranteed to find your people and we can help. Alumni groups based on interests, industry, region, and more are available for you through our online portal, Connect UMass. Check it out to see how easy to keep your UMass connections strong.

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Launch Your Career

We want to help you start your career on the right foot, so we have multiple resources to support you in your professional journey. You can meet with a career counselor, find networking events, and career communities in Connect UMass; find job listings geared toward UMass alumni through Handshake; or learn more about continuing your education through the UMass Lifelong Learning Connection.

Be Social

Whether you’re looking for some fun or ways to expand your network, we have events all over the country. We have on-campus events for alumni too! Make sure to save the date for your first Homecoming as an alum this fall. Want to host events in your area and bring more people together? Fill out this Ambassador Interest Form to volunteer.

Be The Change

As a new grad, you already have so much to offer. Get involved now by volunteering with an Alumni Group, support the next generation by making a gift, or apply to be a part of the Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Council.

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Don't miss a thing. Follow us on the socials (we have accounts on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X) for nostalgic pictures of campus, events, giveaways, and news about UMass and our awesome alumni.

Access Benefits and Discounts

UMass alumni have exclusive access to benefits on insurance through Liberty Mutual, test prep through Princeton Review, free membership to the UMass Club, and so much more.

Your turn! Tell us about you by updating your info on Connect UMass. Then, join an alumni community based on your field or industry, and find your closest regional group to make connections in your area!

Need more info? Check out our New Alumni FAQs