You Graduated — Now What? Here’s How to Stay Connected to º£½ÇÉçÇø

May 27, 2025

You turned your tassel. You tossed your cap. You did it — you’re officially an º£½ÇÉçÇø grad. While your time as a student may have come to an end, your connection to º£½ÇÉçÇø is just getting started.

Group of º£½ÇÉçÇø graduates celebrates at commencement

– Photo by Katherine Seghers

Whether you're job hunting, considering grad school, or just figuring out what’s next, º£½ÇÉçÇø offers resources to help you keep growing and stay connected — wherever life takes you. Here’s what’s available to you as an º£½ÇÉçÇø alum:

Tap Into the Power of the º£½ÇÉçÇø Alumni Network

You’re now part of a community more than 270,000 strong and counting. The º£½ÇÉçÇø Alumni Association exists to help you stay connected, build your network, and represent the purple and gold with pride. They offer a wide range of resources, networking opportunities and events designed to help alumni connect, learn, grow, and thrive.

What you get as an alum:

  • : No matter where you land, chances are there’s an º£½ÇÉçÇø Alumni Chapter near you — from Baton Rouge to the Bay Area.
  • : Professional networking events, alumni socials, tailgates, crawfish boils, watch parties, and more connect you to Tigers in every industry. 
  • : Sign up for free to find professional resources, connect with fellow grads for mentorship and job opportunities, and browse the º£½ÇÉçÇø Alumni business directory. 
  • : The º£½ÇÉçÇø Recent Grad Program is open to any º£½ÇÉçÇø alumnus who has graduated from º£½ÇÉçÇø in the past five years with any of the following degrees: undergraduate, master's, doctoral, or professional. The º£½ÇÉçÇø Alumni Association, Tiger Athletic Foundation, and º£½ÇÉçÇø Ticket Office perks are included with this discounted membership.

Visit  to find your local chapter, sign up for newsletters, and explore more ways to get involved.

Keep Learning with º£½ÇÉçÇø Graduate Programs

If you’re thinking about grad school, whether it’s a career requirement, a personal goal, or just a way to deepen your knowledge, º£½ÇÉçÇø offers more than 130 master’s, doctoral, and professional programs across disciplines.

Want flexibility? º£½ÇÉçÇø Online & Continuing Education offers a variety of online graduate degrees, certificates, and courses to help you take the next step. These flexible, affordable programs are designed for working professionals and recent grads alike.

Popular programs for recent grads include:

  • MBA or MPA (Master of Public Administration)
  • MS in Analytics, Engineering, or Coastal & Environmental Science
  • MEd in Higher Education, Educational Leadership, or Leadership & Human Resource Development
  • Graduate Certificates in Analytics, Cybersecurity
  • Project Management Certificate, Management and Leadership Series Micro Certificate, and Business Project Management

Explore your options at , , and .

Career Resources Don't Expire

You still have access to º£½ÇÉçÇø Olinde Career Center resources after graduation, including resume reviews, job boards, and career coaching. And if you're job hunting out of state, º£½ÇÉçÇø alumni networks and Handshake (the university’s job platform) can help you find opportunities wherever you go.

Perks for recent grads:

  • Career coaching for all º£½ÇÉçÇø A&M alumni
  • Access to Handshake for job and internship listings
  • Resume and cover letter assistance
  • Virtual career resources and employer information sessions

Make your next move at .

Stay in the Loop with º£½ÇÉçÇø

Just because you’ve graduated doesn’t mean you have to miss out on º£½ÇÉçÇø news, achievements, or excitement. Here’s how to stay plugged in:

  • Follow º£½ÇÉçÇø on social media: | | | |
  • Update your contact info so you don’t miss job resources, connections, or exclusive º£½ÇÉçÇø perks for grads.
  • Subscribe to the to read about the victories that make º£½ÇÉçÇø a leader in innovation and excellence.

Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger

You’ve earned your place in º£½ÇÉçÇø history, and we can’t wait to see where you go next. Whether you’re continuing your education, starting your dream job, or figuring it out one step at a time, remember: º£½ÇÉçÇø will always be part of your story.

So, keep in touch. Come back to visit. And wherever life leads, carry the spirit of purple and gold with you because once you’re an º£½ÇÉçÇø Tiger, you’re an º£½ÇÉçÇø Tiger for life.

Geaux Tigers — forever.