Alumni Benefits and Services
Claremont Graduate University offers a variety of benefits, resources, and services for alumni.
On-Campus Services
Library Use Privileges
A library borrowing card is available to alumni for $35 per year. An entrance card (without borrowing privileges) is available for $5 per year. Alumni may apply for a day pass (for up to two days a semester) with no fee at the Honnold/Mudd Library Welcome Desk on the day of their visit. More Information
Career Services
The Office of Career Management (OCM) offers career counseling and job search resources and databases for alumni. Visit http://www.cgu.edu/ocm for more information. Also visit the Alumni Career page.
The Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) program provides services and workshops for alumni who are interested in careers in college or university teaching. PFF supports the hiring of CGU students and alumni as adjunct professors through its Academic Job Search (AJS) system. AJS is free to use -- alumni may post information or find someone to teach a course. For more information, visit the PFF web site.
Tuition & Admission Application Discounts
CGU graduates are eligible to take CGU courses for personal enrichment at a 50% discounted rate. Courses taken at the alumni discount may not be applied toward a degree. Click here for the current CGU course schedule. Click here to download and print the alumni course registration form.
CGU waives the application fee for alumni who are interested in applying to another CGU certificate or degree program. More information and application.
Lectures, Concerts, and Exhibitions
The University holds lectures, art exhibits, musical performances, and distinguished speakers and conferences throughout the year. Click here to see the CGU Events Calendar.
Publications and E-Communications
The Flame Magazine
Alumni receive a lifetime subscription to The Flame, CGU's award-winning magazine
Alumni Directory
The alumni directory is a searchable, online directory where alumni may locate classmates and friends, customize their own profile pages, post photos, and send a message to fellow CGU graduates for social or professional networking.
Alumni E-Newsletter
The alumni e-newsletter includes the latest news about CGU and alumni programs, resources, and events. Update Your E-Mail to be added to the newsletter list.
Other Services
Transcripts
Alumni may request a transcript through the Office of Admission and Records. More information, including a transcript request form, is available here.
Diplomas
Alumni who wish to order a diploma may contact the Registrar's Office or Edris Stuebner at 909-607-3370. Individuals who graduated from The Claremont Graduate School will receive a diploma that says "The Claremont Graduate School." Those who graduated from Claremont Graduate University will receive a diploma that says "Claremont Graduate University."
Academic Regalia
Academic regalia may be ordered by graduates of CGU by contacting Susan Navarro, General Merchandise Specialist at Huntley Bookstore, phone 909-607-1503.
CGU Memorabilia
A variety of CGU memorabilia, including CGU sweatshirts, coffee cups, t-shirts, license plate frames, and diploma frames can be purchased through Huntley Bookstore. Visit the Huntley Bookstore web site to order merchandise online.