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How will I stay connected to the university?
How can I stay involved with the university?
How will I keep in touch with friends and classmates?
I’m looking for a job, how can I access the network of UT alumni?
Where can I go for career direction in this job market?
How will I get medical insurance?
I need renters and auto insurance, where can I find good rates?
What additional benefits do I get with my Texas Exes membership?

How will I stay connected to the university?

Change your address online as soon as you are settled.
The Alcalde, UT’s award-winning alumni magazine that will keep you informed about what’s happening on campus.
Come to the biggest Tailgate in Texas at the Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Current members, one guest, and children 18 and under are free when accompanied by a member. All other non-members will be charged a $5 entrance fee and must be accompanied by a member. Remember to bring your membership card or Life Member key tag for admittance.
The Texas Exes have jumped in to the Web 2.0 world. We encourage alumni to download the Texas Exes Facebook application, become a fan of the Texas Exes Facebook page, join the Texas Exes LinkedIn group, or subscribe to the Texas Exes You Tube channel. In addition to these tools sponsored by the Texas Exes, several of our chapters and networks have created Facebook and LinkedIn groups. Just search “Texas Exes” on these sites to find and join these groups.

How can I stay involved with the university?

Network and socialize with other alumni at Texas Exes Chapter events. There are over 100 Chapters worldwide. Look for New Grad events held specifically for graduates of the last five years.
The Texas Exes Business Network holds business speaker receptions and networking events for member interested in business networking and professional education.

How will I keep in touch with friends and classmates?

Claim your permanent @alumni.utexas.net e-mail forwarding address, and update your alumni profile online to use the Texas Exes Online Directory to keep in touch with old roommates or network with peers.

I’m looking for a job, how can I access the network of UT alumni?

Register for the Texas Exes Career Network, our online database designed to connect alumni to each other and to students for business networking purposes.

Where can I go for career direction in this job market?

Our Career Services program can help you with a variety of career-related issues.

Careers Over Coffee. Weekly, informal group session which provides members an overview of the career services and resources offered.
Career Counseling. One-on-one career counseling appointments, either in person or by phone, are offered to assist with career focus and direction, effective resumes, job searching resources, networking opportunities, interview and negotiation skills, and lifelong career choices. One free appointment per year is available to members.
Career Coaching. For members seeking additional career services, Career Coaching is available for a fee. Coaching assists individuals through the career or job search process by helping develop a strategy, stay focused, and track progress. Coaching is conducted by phone. Cost: Life Members -- $25 per session or $80 for 4-session package; Annual Members -- $50 per session or $180 for 4-session package.
Assessments. Take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory online. Contact Career Services to take assessments and schedule free interpretation.

How will I get medical insurance?

For many students, Graduation Day carries an additional meaning. After that point, most graduates can no longer be covered under a parent’s medical plan. That’s why the Texas Exes has a Short-Term Medical Insurance Plan for recent graduates.

This special health coverage option gives you valuable peace-of-mind knowing you’re protected against expensive medical bills for an accident or sudden illness. Plus, the plan’s affordable rates were designed to fit into almost any budget. Lock in your healthcare safety net today: click here or call 1-888-560-ALUM (2586).