Freshly graduated: What's next?
Congratulations on your graduation! It's a major milestone, but we understand that there’s a lot on your plate right now—searching for your next job, considering further studies, saying goodbye to your student room, and settling into a new home. In the midst of these exciting changes, don’t forget about your alma mater! Maastricht University is here to support you as you embark on your next chapter.
As a graduate, you’re now part of a vibrant and global alumni network. We want to help you stay connected, continue to grow, and make the most of the opportunities that lie ahead. Whether you're looking to advance your career, expand your knowledge, or give back to the UM community, there are plenty of resources available to help you along the way.
Next steps to take
Update your data & involvement preferences
Keeping your contact information up to date is essential, especially if you're moving away from Maastricht. By updating your data, we can make sure we can reach you about Alumni Circle Events and other activities near you, wherever you are in the world. Updating your involvement preferences also helps us understand how you'd like to stay engaged with UM. Whether you're interested in mentoring, coaching, donating, or providing lectures and workshops, we can connect you with the right opportunities.
Follow our UM Alumni channels
Stay in touch with fellow alumni and be the first to know about events, job opportunities, and news by following our UM Alumni channels. It’s a great way to keep up with what’s happening at UM and stay engaged with your alumni community.
Stay connected with your alumni email address
Your alumni email address is linked to your student mailbox, offering you a professional way to stay connected with UM. You'll receive invitations to exclusive events, access to special resources, and updates related to UM. This email makes it easy to keep your academic and personal communications separate. The login process is the same as for your student email account, and you'll still be able to access emails from your student account. Your alumni email account will be activated once you graduate.
If you have any questions about your alumni email address, feel free to contact servicedesk-icts@maastrichtuniversity.nl.
Explore the UM alumni benefits
As an alumni, you have access to a range of benefits to support your career, personal growth, and connection with Maastricht University. These include career coaching, discounts on courses, access to the UM Library, special rates for sports memberships, and invitations to exclusive alumni events. Make the most of these opportunities and keep growing with UM!
Explore the possibilities
Explore the possibilities with our interactive video, where you can see all the options available to you as a UM alumni—from career development to networking and beyond.
Our three pillars of alumni support
Networking
Stay connected with fellow alumni through exclusive events, reunions, and online communities. Our alumni network offers great opportunities to expand your professional contacts and stay in touch with UM peers worldwide.
Lifelong Development
Learning doesn’t stop after graduation! We offer numerous opportunities to continue your growth, whether through coaching, advanced courses, workshops, or career advice to help you develop both personally and professionally.
Giving back
Giving back to your alma mater is a great way to stay engaged. You can offer your expertise through mentoring, donating, providing interviews, or delivering lectures and workshops. Your experience can inspire and support the next generation of students.
We're here to support you
At Maastricht University, we’re committed to supporting you long after graduation. As an alumni, you’ll have access to a world of opportunities to stay connected, keep learning, and make a lasting impact. Whether you're looking to expand your career, enhance your skills, or give back to the university community, we’re here to help every step of the way.