UCI Division of Career Pathways has services and resources for UC alumni following graduation. Options range from job portal access through Handshake, career fair admission, counseling appointments, and online resources.

Graduating students can access Handshake job and internship postings and Division of Career Pathways career fairs for no cost for one year commencing with their graduation date. If you graduated more than one year ago and/or want access to additional services, please see the options below. 

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Chart with different levels of Alumni career services

  • Handshake & Fairs
    New UCI Alumni (less than one year after graduation): No Fee for one year commencing with graduation date, starting with the class of March 2021
    UCI Alumni (2+ years after graduation) Fee:
    6 months for $20.
    Any UC Alumni from Other Institutions: 6 months for $40 (Please send required proof of graduation - e.g. copy of diploma or copy of final transcript - to career@uci.edu).

    Access to Handshake (UCI's job & internship listing site):
    • Hundreds of job and internship postings
    • Save searches for future use
    • Save employers as favorites and see when your favorite employers have posted new positions
    Admission to:
    • Graduate School Fairs
    • Career Fairs

    For additional services including counseling sessions, assessments, and events, please review One Pass/Alumni Compass services.

  • Alumni One Pass
    UCI Alumni Fee: 6 months for $50 ($40 for verified UCI Alumni Association Members)

    Other UC Alumni Fee: 6 months for $75 (Please send required proof of graduation - e.g. copy of diploma or copy of final transcript - to career@uci.edu).

    Terms and Conditions

    One 1 hour counseling session (Drop in advising and assessment appointments are not included). The One Pass is designed for alumni no more than 3 years out.

    Assistance with one of the following:
    • Resume and Cover Letter Review
    • Practice Interview with Immediate Feedback
    • Graduate School Planning
    Admission to:
    • Division of Career Pathways Workshops
    • Graduate School Fairs
    • Career Fairs
    • Employer Information Sessions
    Access to:
    • Handshake Job & Internship Listings for 6 months

Note: Processing of Alumni Services requests takes 3-5 business days.

Register for Alumni Services

For alumni more than three years out, who are seeking career consultation/counseling, please refer to the "Resources For Alumni 3+ Years Out" to the right as they may best fit your needs.

Free, One-Year Access to Handshake Postings & Career Fairs for Graduating Students

New UCI degree recipients can continue access to the following services at no cost for one year commencing with their graduation date.

Access to Handshake (UCI’s job & internship listing site):

  • Hundreds of job and internship postings
  • Save searches for future use
  • Save employers as favorites and see when your favorite employers have posted new positions

Admission to:

  • Graduate School Fairs
  • Career Fairs

Term: Graduating students can access Handshake job and internship postings and admission to career fairs for one year commencing from your UCI graduation date at no cost. For information about accessing additional services as a new graduate or recent alum, please review our One Pass package.