Graduating Seniors > FAQ
Have questions? We've got answers.
1) What are the benefits of Texas Exes membership?
Membership does have its privileges. Read the full list of
Texas Exes member benefits.
Here are just a few of the great member benefits available:
- Auto, renters, and home insurance
- Email forwarding
- Moving services
- Online access to the UT Library System
- Princeton Review course discounts
- Short-term medical insurance
- Access to Texas Exes Tailgates, held at the Alumni Center prior to every home game.
- Texas Exes Career Services which offers monthly teleclasses, career assessments and consultations, online job search tools and more
- Receive our bi-monthly magazine, The Alcalde, our monthly e-newsletter, The Hook Up, and local chapter correspondence to keep you informed of Texas Exes happenings in your area.
2) How can I change my address?
Once you’ve settled into your post-graduation residence,
update your address and profile. By keeping your address up-to-date you will insure that you receive your
Alcalde and your membership packet.
3) When will I get my membership card and decal?
All graduates received a year of membership as a gift from your dean. Memberships for graduates are typically processed about 8 weeks after graduation because processing time required by the university. Graduates should expect to receive their membership card and decal by mail about 2 months after graduation. Online benefits such as UT Online Library access can be used after you receive your membership card in the mail. Life Membership packets are mailed out within two weeks of graduation.
4) How do I find out about Texas Exes events in my area?
There is no better way to acclimate to a new location than through your local Texas Exes Chapter or Network. Chapters and networks offer a variety of activities.
View the list of Chapters and Networks.
We also have young alumni specific programming in some areas such as Dallas, Houston, Austin and Chicago. A full list of upcoming Texas Exes events can be seen on our
Facebook Application.
5) How can I stay involved after graduation?
The Texas Exes have a strong presence on
social networking sites - it is easier than ever to catch up with old classmates and college buds, make important career connections, browse campus photos, or just find information easily about university news and events.
Follow us on Twitter, through our
Facebook Page or
Application,
keep up with our
Blog,
view recent photos in
our Flickr collections,
or
watch our videos on YouTube.
You can also connect to former classmates through our
Online Alumni Directory or in person at local chapter events.
Chapters and Networks are always looking for volunteers.
Contact your local chapter president.
Find more
involvement opportunities with the Texas Exes.
6) When and how can I sign up for my permanent @alumni.utexas.net e-mail forwarding account?
Typically you can expect your @mail.utexas.edu address to remain active for up to a month after graduation.
After your official graduation date, you are eligible to sign up for your permanent @alumni.utexas.edu e-mail forwarding account.
Simply visit the
Alumni Directory to sign up.
