So what exactly is the Alumni Association?

You’ve graduated... people keep saying words like ‘alumnus’ and ‘alumni’ and you’ve heard there is some mysterious association you have to join? What does it all mean?

We’ve put together a handy blog post that goes back to basics to explain who we are and what we do...

The word ‘alumni’ means graduates, it is plural,

‘Alumnus’ is the singular

Some universities use separate words for a group of female graduates (alumnae) or for a singular female graduate (alumna). But we like to keep it simple and inclusive with the words ‘alumni’ and ‘alumnus’ for everybody.

Our motto and our main aim is...

Keeping you connected to Cumbria and each other.

To put it simply the Alumni Association exists so that we can stay in touch with you.

Our graduates are a huge asset and with your time and talent you can help enrich our university community and boost the graduate outcomes of future students.

How do I join the Alumni Association?

You are automatically a member as soon as you graduate. We write to all our graduates in graduation week. There is no need to sign up and there and no joining fees.

If you graduated some time ago, haven't heard from us in a while or your contact details have changed, you can update your details here.

Who is in the Alumni Association?

There are more than 70,000 graduates in the University of Cumbria Alumni Association. We have graduates in all (or likely most) countries in the world. Our graduates range from those who attended our legacy institutions: St Martin’s College, Cumbria Institute of the Arts and Charlotte Mason College to those who graduated just last year. Anybody who completes a course of study with us, whether online or on campus, through a partner or directly with the university, whether undergraduate or postgraduate, short course or apprenticeship each graduate is valued just the same.

What are the benefits of the Alumni Association?

Here are just a few...

Aluminate – Your graduate newsletter delivered to your inbox every month, keeping you updated on all the university news and details of your fellow alumni, events and opportunities.

The Cumbria Network – Your exclusive mentoring and networking platform. Find friends, find a job, look through old photos... find a mentor.

Reunions – Coming up to a significant anniversary, lost touch with your classmates? If you keep your contact details up to date with us, we shall let you know if your classmates are trying to reunite.

Careers support – Available to alumni within three years of graduation, get help from our careers and employability team. Plus life-long access to careers resources and the jobs board for everyone.

Plus... discounts on further study, conferences and campus accommodation, library and sports facility use and chance to give back to the university community.

Who looks after the Alumni Association?

Your friendly alumni team are:

Lynn and Jo,