Alumni Handbook
Welcome to the Alumni Club
Congratulations Class of 2021!
You are about to join a global community of Waterloo alumni. Scroll through this page to discover all the ways you can stay connected and take advantage of your exclusive benefits as a Waterloo alumnus.
Stay connected
Update your contact information to receive updates for alumni, including the Waterloo Magazine, the alumni e-newsletter and event invitations.
“[Your] network can help you to navigate a job search when you’re looking for something new.
And I think it’s really impressive when I see people making that personal connection."
Akailah Wilson (BA ’15), HR and talent recruitment expert
Get an insider view from HR professionals in the tech industry: Read “Career perspectives: Breaking into tech”
Kickstart your career
Take advantage of three free career advising sessions. Our alumni career advisors offer in-person and remote services.
Sessions can include:
Career planning
Résumé writing, cover letter reviews and interview skills
Work search strategies including through social media
Show your pride
Celebrate your achievement
Your new degree would look great in an official University of Waterloo diploma frame.
#UWaterlooProud
Looking for the perfect keepsake to celebrate this important milestone? Check out W Store’s exclusive collection of official UWaterloo grad gifts and mementos.
“If I could share some words of wisdom with my fellow alumni,
I would encourage them to get involved with Waterloo in a way that is meaningful to them.”
Jon Kwan (BMath '01)
Read Jon’s career story and others on the Impact Stories
Grow your network
Meet new people, join in local activities and network with fellow alumni in your area.
Our alumni chapters can be found in 12 cities across the globe.
Beijing
Calgary
Hong Kong
London
New York
San Francisco Bay
Seoul
Shanghai
Singapore
Toronto
Vancouver
Waterloo Region
Don’t see your city listed?
Check out our Global Ambassador program and other volunteer opportunities
“What do you love doing? What gives you energy?
And how do you get that to provide a sustainable lifestyle?”
Ajoa Mintah (BASc '01)
Hear how Ajoa went from engineer to ice cream entrepreneur on the Uncharted podcast
Perks of being a warrior
Special Savings
Our affinity partners offer competitive rates on products and services like insurance and the BMO University of Waterloo Mastercard.
When you take advantage of these offers, you directly support Alumni Relations’ programs. The more alumni who use these affinity services, the more services and programs we can offer you.
Alumni Discounts
We also have relationships with other companies who provide alumni with opportunities for special offers. These partnerships offer alumni a special perk for being an alumnus.
