Community

Register your details with us and join the alumni community.

You are part of a global alumni community of over 100,000 University of Chester graduates, and there is a full range of exciting benefits and opportunities available to you. Our aim is to support you and help keep you connected to the University, and your fellow alumni, whether you recently graduated, or have been part of the alumni community for much longer. 

Benefits for New Graduates and Alumni

As a member of the University of Chester alumni community, there are a number of exciting benefits and opportunities waiting for you!

News and updates 
We will keep you updated about all things Chester! 

• Graduate Shout Out  

You will remember receiving Student Shout Out each week whilst you were studying, well now as one of the newest members of our alumni family, you’ll receive a copy of our Graduate Shout Out newsletter once a month. We know how crucial the first few years after graduating are so we hope to help you along the way with this newsletter which will include the latest alumni news, success stories, opportunities, and events.  And don’t forget to follow us on social media to stay up to date with even more great alumni content from the University of Chester. 

• Achieve Magazine  

You will receive ACH1EVE, our free alumni magazine, straight to your inbox annually. We are always on the lookout for alumni to contribute articles - if you would like to get involved, please email ACH1EVE@chester.ac.uk. 

Lifelong Careers and Employability support 
As a graduate of Chester, you are entitled to life long career advice and support this includes, advice from our experienced Career Consultants, the opportunity to get ahead in the graduate market, enhancing your employability by taking part in the Chester Difference Award, taking your business to the next level via the Venture Programme, Get a Grad Job scheme, access to graduate internships plus much more!  

University email address 
You can still make use of your University email address (studentnumber@chester.ac.uk) for up to 18 months after you complete your studies. 

You can access your email via Outlook office

Please complete the sign-up form to access this benefit.

Discounts on postgraduate study 
You can currently receive 25% off a postgraduate taught Master’s course (full or part-time) with our Graduate Loyalty Discount*.

Find out more here.

Events 
As a valued member of our alumni community, you are also warmly invited to attend various talks, lectures and research seminars across the institution. You can also access a wide range of University networking and volunteering opportunities, such as mentoring, guest lecturing, and speaking at events. 

Lifetime library membership 
As a graduate, you are entitled to free lifetime library membership! This membership includes access to our on-site libraries and permission to borrow up to four items from the main library collections for three weeks at a time*. Graduates are welcome to purchase an exclusive guest membership to the University’s Fitness Suite and facilities, at the competitive price of £205 for 12 months.  

Meeting up with friends on campus 
If you are planning to arrange a reunion with your University friends or would like to visit our sites, please email us at alumni@chester.ac.uk to discuss the options available.  

In order to access these benefits and hear from us about the latest opportunities, please keep your contact details and preferences up-to-date with us. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer access to online resources to those who studied at a partner organisation of the university.

*Terms and conditions apply.

*The main collections are the academic stock, excluding the short loan collection, children's books, school experience material, and audio-visual equipment and material. Journals are not available for loan to any borrower.

Join the alumni community

Keep in touch and keep involved! 

As your Chester story continues, you can help us continue to build and strengthen our alumni relations programme. Get in touch and tell us about your successes, achievements and endeavours - whether that’s through further study, starting a new career, or volunteering your time and talents.  

• Share your story with us to be a case study to inspire others on their academic or professional journey; 
• Share your knowledge by speaking at our events, workshops, lectures etc;
• Offer opportunities to students or new graduates through your employer or business;
• Write for our newsletters, magazines or blog pages;
• Send us your photos and memories from College or University to add to our archive;
• Volunteer at one of our events. 

You can contact us via email at alumni@chester.ac.uk, or telephone 01244 512477. 

Postgraduate Study

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