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How can I stay involved after graduation?

Staying involved with the University is a great way to connect with other young professionals.  As a graduate, you will be joining a community of more than 253,000 Arts & Science alumni around the world. From networking to volunteering and giving back, there are many opportunities to stay connected.

Network with other Alumni:

  • As an alumnus, you are automatically part of the U of T Alumni Association. You can join committees that focus on themes like community, mentorship or alumni outreach.
  • For recent graduates, SHAKER events in Toronto are a great way to connect with other young alumni to have fun, learn new things and network.
  • Find other alumni from your faculty/college or alumni who share your interests through the alumni network
  • Attend the annual Spring Reunion! This weekend long event features fun activities and lectures for all U of T grads.

Volunteer your Time:

Volunteering is another way to stay connected and give back to U of T. As a volunteer, you can:

  • Share your experience with current students at networking events like Backpack to Briefcase
  • Mentor a student through Arts & Science’s mentorship or job shadowing programs
  • Speak with students at your place of business about the work you do
  • Connect and share your career advice with a student over coffee
  • Contribute to the Young Alumni Programming Panel through short monthly surveys to help better alumni offerings
  • Serve on the U of T Governing Council

Learn New Skills:

Just because you have graduated, it doesn’t mean you have to stop learning. Explore new opportunities and acquire new skills through courses and certificates available through U of T or other institutions closer to you.

The School of Continuing Studies  gives new graduates a $750 course credit. You can also continue your education through advanced specialized degrees:

  • Faculty of Dentistry
  • Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
  • Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering
  • School of the Environment
  • Faculty of Information
  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work
  • Toronto School of Theology

Wherever you are, you can continue learning, stay informed and be inspired:

  • U of T In Your Neighbourhood – a popular lecture series that comes to you in the Greater Toronto Area
  • U of T Where You Are – the lecture series that comes to where you live and work in cities around the world
  • Coursera and EdX courses – take advantage of the Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) offered by U of T

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For more information about alumni opportunities, check out the Arts & Science Alumni website
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