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Welcome to the DU Alumni Family
Check out DU's New Grad Start Kit - Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
The University of Denver is always looking for the best ways to serve the specific needs of our alumni. That is why we are developing targeted programs, services and special offers just for recent graduates who graduated within the past three years.
We’re thrilled to officially welcome you into the DU alumni network and can’t wait to share all the benefits and pride that comes along with your new status. Scroll down to explore the ways DU can help you navigate the newest chapter of your life.
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Your New Grad Checklist
As you navigate the transition from DU student to DU alum, please complete the following list of to do’s in order to maximize your alumni experience:
- Update your contact info. Your DU email address will be turned off shortly after commencement, make sure we can continue to send resources and benefits your way by updating your info here.
- Connect with your local network here.
- Follow us on social media:
- Get involved through our alumni events and programs. Visit connected.du.edu to learn more
- Check out our alumni career & professional development resources below
Have other questions? Email us at alumni@du.edu or visit alumni.du.edu.
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Career Support
Below you will find a few of the most important resources to get you started as you graduate from DU:
- Career advising appointments
- Alumni career programming
- Career job board and recruitment event portal
- Share Your Post-Graduation Plans
- Connect with DU Alumni
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Programming
Check out our full list of events for alumni here and keep an eye out for information on our GOLD (graduates of the last decade) series of events created for our young alums.
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Alumni Connections
Get plugged in, wherever you are with:
- Unit-specific contacts
- Regional-specific contacts
- Affinity group information
- Stay Connected
- Crimson & Gold Trail (Alumni owned businesses)
Career Support Continues After Graduation
Career Support Continues After Graduation
Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, all new grads retain full career services support from our student-facing team for the entire first year after graduation. We are eager to help you secure your post-graduation plans and launch well into your professional future!
Young alumni can also take advantage of our Alumni Career & Professional Development programming that further supports our DU alumni community in their career advancement goals.
Check out these resources to help you launch a successful post-graduation path.
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Career Advising Appointments
Post-graduation, some things don’t change. For the first year after graduation, all DU alums receive the same career services they did as students. Don’t know where to go? Find your career office below. Nearly all new graduates can also schedule appointments online by visiting Pioneer Careers Online.
Career & Professional Development
Serving graduate and undergraduate students and first year alumni from a variety of programs.
303.871.2150 | career@du.edu | Burwell Center for Career AchievementDaniels Career Services
Serving Daniels College of Business undergraduate and graduate students and alumni.
303.871.3911 | danielscareers@du.edu | 280 Daniels College of BusinessGraduate School of Social Work Career Services
Serving students and first year alumni in the Graduate School of Social Work
303.871.3841 | gssw.careers@du.edu | 184 Craig HallKorbel Office of Career & Professional Development
Serving graduate students and alumni of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies.
303.871.4490 | korbelcareers@du.edu | 1005 Sie ComplexSturm Office of Career Development & Opportunities
Serving professional students and alumni of the Sturm College of Law
303.871.6124 | careers@law.du.edu | Suite 223 Sturm College of Law -
Alumni Career Programming
Alumni Career & Professional Development team regularly hosts live and virtual programs covering a wide array of topics including career advancement, job search, career transitions, networking and leadership topics. Engage as a young alum to jump-start your career.
- Check out our upcoming alumni career programs.
- View online videos and webinar recordings.
- Network online via the DU Career Network tool.
Once you hit the 1-year anniversary of your graduation, our Alumni Career & Professional Development team will support you throughout your professional journey with personalized resume reviews and quick career coaching hours. Learn more.
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Pioneer Careers Online Job Board and Recruiting Event Portal
Your Pioneer Careers Online account, including access to an active job board including a wide array of position types, continues after graduation. Through Pioneer Careers Online, you also have access to recruiting events being held by our employer partners that are actively hiring as well as access to register for career fairs.
Access Pioneer Careers Online using your DU ID and password. Forgot your password? Call University Technology Services at 303.871.4700.
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Tell Us Your Post-Graduation Plans
Have you secured your post-graduation plans? Perhaps you are looking for a job, taking a break to volunteer, have landed a job, or been admitted to graduate school? Please take a moment to give us an update! Sharing your post-graduation plans helps with DU’s rankings thus increasing the value of your DU degree in the market! Login to Pioneer Careers Online and simply select the Profile tab to update your Career/Post-Graduation outcomes.
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Connect with DU Alumni
Would you like to connect with DU alums for support with your job search or transition to the professional world? Check out the DU Career Network to find DU alumni that have volunteered to support your professional goals!
As a new grad, we also encourage you to join one of the many DU groups on LinkedIn including the University of Denver Alumni group with 12,000+ members. Most DU colleges offer their own groups as well.
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Additional Support
Not finding what you need here? Check out the career.du.edu website or email career@du.edu for additional support.
Plug into the alumni community
The University of Denver’s thriving alumni communities provide a wide range of opportunities for socializing, networking and volunteering, and contribute significantly to the rich alumni experience that defines DU.
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Unit Alumni Officers
- College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
- Laura Dean | 303-871-3208 - Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science
- Laura Dean | 303-871-3208 - Morgridge College of Education
- Megan Stribling | 303-871-2375 - Graduate School of Social Work
- Carly Einstein | 303-871-2140 - Sturm College of Law
- Felicia Ho | 303-871-6122 - College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Erin Dietrich | 303-871-3283 - Josef Korbel School of International Studies
- Alicia Olivares Kirkeby | 303-871-2541 - Graduate School of Professional Psychology
- Rebecca Berg | 303-871-2219 - Daniels College of Business
- Brent Thompson | 303-871-7483 - Alumni of ACTION
- Lillie Lamm | 303-871-2597
- College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics
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Regional Alumni Officers
- Southeast Region
- Edwina Simms | 303-871-3754 - Northeast Region
- Lizzy Manalio | 732-773-3839 - Pacific Northwest Region
- Jeremy Lynch | 303-871-2196 - Midwest (Regional Advancement-Global Networks)
- Jennifer Oh | 303-871-4206 - Denver Network
- Brian J. Elizardi | 303-871-3971 - Southwest Region
- Liz Iracki | 303-482-7046
- Southeast Region
Alumni Affinity Groups
Alumni of ACTION represents University graduates from the Black, Asian, Indigenous, LGBTQIA and Latinx communities. The volunteer-led groups give DU graduates the chance to work with their DU classmates and fellow alumni to address local and global challenges while providing opportunities for the next generation.
Learn MoreRegional Networks
Moving from Denver after graduation? We have large alumni networks all over the globe! Atlanta, Boston, Buffalo, Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Phoenix, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Washington, D.C., Norway, Madrid, Canada and more to come!
Learn MorePay it Forward
Learn about how you can invest your time and resources in DU's future. Join hundreds of alumni volunteers around the globe who give back to DU and their communities!
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