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Welcome to the UWM Alumni Association<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New UWM graduates automatically become members of the UWM Alumni Association and join the Panther network of more than 215,000 alumni living in all 50 states and 110 countries around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UWM Alumni Association is here to serve you and provide a lifelong connection to UWM, long after graduation. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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New Graduate Checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Update Your Contact Information<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Follow the UWMAA on social<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Join Panthers Connect<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Enter the Grad Cap Contest<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Make a Senior Class Gift<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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    New Graduate Activities, Events and Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    \"Roller
    Alumni & Donor Benefits<\/div>
    From ticket discounts to lifelong learning opportunities, explore the benefits available to UWM alumni and donors.<\/div>Explore the Benefits<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    \"A
    Contact Information<\/div>
    The Alumni Association maintains the official database records for alumni. Update your information to stay connected to UWM no matter where life takes you after graduation.<\/div>Update Your Information<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    \"Three
    Events<\/div>
    Alumni events offer meaningful ways to stay engaged, meet fellow Panthers and experience UWM pride all year long.<\/div>Register for Upcoming Events<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    \"Six
    Grad Cap Contest<\/div>
    Enter the UWM Alumni Association Grad Cap Contest and be entered to win awesome prizes! Submit your design by 5\/17.<\/div>Enter the Contest<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    \"Grad
    Grad Fest 2026<\/div>
    Celebrate your upcoming graduation on May 13 from 4-6 p.m. at the UWM Fountain with free food trucks, professional photos and time to connect with friends. <\/div>Register for Grad Bash<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    \"Panthers
    Panthers Connect<\/div>
    With your upcoming graduation, it’s the perfect time to join Panthers Connect. Discover career opportunities, connect with fellow Panthers, find mentors and build meaningful professional relationships.\u00a0<\/div>Join Now<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    \"Artistic
    Panther Pride<\/div>
    Access exclusive free print-ready and digital downloads to showcase Panther pride in your home, office or online.<\/div>Access the Digital Downloads<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    \"Cap
    Reuse & Recycle Regalia<\/div>
    UWM offers alumni the opportunity to donate their caps and gowns for graduating students to use, helping make graduation more sustainable and accessible.<\/div>Learn More About the Program<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    \"Graduates
    Senior Class Gift<\/div>
    Before you graduate, give back through the Senior Class Gift. Support what matters most to you, from scholarships to campus programs, and give $20.26+ by May 15 to receive a donor cord for graduation.<\/div>Give a Senior Class Gift<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    \"Senior
    Senior Screenings<\/div>
    Celebrate a year of student work at Senior Screenings, May 14\u201316 at the UWM Union Cinema, featuring Milwaukee\u2019s next generation of filmmakers.<\/div>View Dates and Times<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    \"A
    Social Media<\/div>
    Stay connected with the UWM Alumni Association by following us on social media for the latest alumni news, event details and important updates.<\/div>Follow Us<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
    \"StageClip
    StageClips<\/div>
    Capture your graduation moment with StageClips\u2014a short video of you receiving your diploma to treasure for years to come.<\/div>Download Your StageClip<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1287,"featured_media":0,"parent":410,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/full-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","uwm_wg_additional_authors":[2985]},"class_list":["post-408","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nUWM University Advancement<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"New UWM graduates automatically become a member of the UWM Alumni Association, which provides resources and lifelong connection.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/engage\/uwm-alumni\/new-graduates\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"New Graduates\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"New UWM graduates automatically become a member of the UWM Alumni Association, which provides resources and lifelong connection.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/engage\/uwm-alumni\/new-graduates\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"UWM University Advancement\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/uwmalumni\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-05-01T19:19:36+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/advance\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/690\/2026\/05\/Alumni-Benefits-400x250-1.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"400\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"250\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@UWMAlumni\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"5 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uwm.edu\\\/advance\\\/engage\\\/uwm-alumni\\\/new-graduates\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/uwm.edu\\\/advance\\\/engage\\\/uwm-alumni\\\/new-graduates\\\/\",\"name\":\"New UWM Graduates - 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