They say once a Swattie, always a Swattie – but your student email address doesn’t last quite as long. Update your contact information and email preferences to connect with classmates, stay up-to-date on campus news, and be invited to regional events.

The Swarthmore Alumni Online Community allows you to find alumni in your area, connect with alumni who have common interests or professions, find mentorship opportunities, and more.

No matter where you are in the world, you can always find other Swatties who share your interests or experiences. Connect with alumni- or College-run social media accounts or learn more about Swarthmore’s affinity groups.

Whether you’re interested in traveling back to campus, connecting with Swatties in your area, or meeting new people virtually, Swarthmore offers a wide variety of alumni events and signature programs.

Finding your footing in the professional world can be a challenge, but Swarthmore Career Services is available for advice, networking, mentorship opportunities, and more.

Missing those late-night research sessions? As an alum, you still have access to online journals including JSTOR, SAGE Journals and Videos, CQ Magazine and CQ Press Library, Adam Matthew Primary Sources Collection, Mango Languages, and Project Muse.

We all know that the Swarthmore academic experience is uniquely rigorous and thoughtful. Luckily, this remains true even after graduation thanks to book groups, discussion groups, lectures, Lifelong Learning courses, and more. 

Chances are you’ll need to request a transcript at some point — whether  you’re embarking on graduate or post-bac studies, or even applying for certain jobs.

Whether you help plan your class reunion, organize a regional event, or engage in any number of ways to enhance the student experience, alumni volunteers make meaningful and lasting contributions on behalf of the College. We even have a volunteer group specifically for young alums like you: YAAP, the Young Alumni Ambassador Program. 

Just like First Collection, Primal Scream, and Crum Regatta – to name only a few –  giving back is an important Swarthmore tradition that enriches the lives of students. We hope you’ll honor your time at Swarthmore by taking part. A gift of any size can make a lasting impact on current and future students.