Whether you are looking to reconnect or stay engaged with WashU, there are opportunities to network, attend events, volunteer, stay connected, and more.

Recruit and hire WashU Students

The Center for Career Engagement supports students in every stage of their career search. Alumni, families and friends can partner with the center by creating or promoting internships, co-ops or full-time positions for WashU students within their own organizations and businesses. If your company is interested in recruiting or hiring our talented students, job and/or internship opportunities can be posted in Handshake, which is the career management and recruiting platform for WashU. Center for Career Engagement staff members are available to partner with your human resources or talent acquisition team to help create a customized recruiting plan.

Connect on WashU CNX

WashU CNX (pronounced “WashU connects”) is the university’s official online networking community that allows you to expand your network, seek career advice, share your professional experience, and serve as a mentor for students interested in your field.

Engage with WashU Networks

WashU has a diverse and accomplished community that shares a love for the university—as well as interests, professions, cultures, and ZIP codes. The university’s various networks and groups connect alumni, families, and friends worldwide with each other and with the university.

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Volunteer for the Alumni and Parents Program (APAP)

The Alumni and Parents Admission Program (APAP) is composed of WashU alumni and parents who assist with the undergraduate admissions process by helping the university recruit, enroll, and welcome talented students. Through APAP, alumni and parents meet and connect with one another in cities all over the world.

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Explore events

University Advancement events are held all year long on campus and off—not only in St. Louis, but across the country and around the world—for our alumni, families, and friends to connect with the WashU community.

Impact the student experience

Your support provides our students with intentional opportunities outside the classroom to learn, grow, and thrive while at WashU and beyond.