Getting Started

Welcome, recent alumni!

The CMU Alumni Association is here for you at every stage.

As a Carnegie Mellon graduate, you are a member of an exclusive group made up of more than 130,000 talented Tartans around the world. The CMU Alumni Association is here to support you as you build the future of your personal and professional life.

The first step is to join the online Alumni Community, the central hub for alumni engagement. There, you can explore upcoming events, networking opportunities, professional development and career support resources and more. You can also connect with the CMU Alumni Association on social media. And, finally, be sure to save the dates for CMU traditions like Homecoming Weekend, Spring Carnival and Reunion.

As you start your journey to take on the world, you can turn to the Tartan community for support.

Recent Alumni Professional Development Series

Each session was developed to help Tartans like you grow your skills and support you on your career journey. Tap into these resources available from our alumni and staff speakers:

Leadership and Executive Presence with Executive Coach Joanna Lovering (CMU 2004)

Headshot of Joanna Lovering “Executive presence isn't about performing as someone you're not. It’s about being intentional about how you authentically show up. Giving some forethought to the way you want to be perceived is the way to get your voice heard!”

Watch a recording of the session
Join Joanna’s mailing list to receive weekly insight for talent leaders

Self-Assessment and Interviewing with Dietrich College Career Consultant Katie Flanigan

Headshot of Katie Flanigan “I hope that attendees were able to better articulate aspects about themselves that they can bring into the job search and specifically, interviewing. By understanding their values and workplace preferences, they can find ways to ask questions and make sure that positions and companies are a good fit for them.”

Make an appointment with a career consultant through Handshake
Learn more about your Pathway U results in Katie’s PowerPoint presentation

Financial Planning with Scott Beasley (CFA 2010)

“One of the most valuable things we learned at CMU is to collaborate and that no one makes it on their own. Speak to a credentialed professional, no matter where you’re starting out, and collaborate with them to make sure you can be as successful as possible.”