The UCI Division of Career Pathways offers valuable services and resources for UCI and UC alumni after graduation. We aim to make it easy for you to access these benefits. Here's a simplified breakdown:
For All Alumni Regardless of Graduation Date:
All UCI and UC alumni can enjoy at no cost the following:
- Access to Career Guides: helpful guides for career planning.
- Access to CareerSpots Videos: informative professional development videos.
- Access to Webinar Video Library and Career Discovery Series: career-related webinars and virtual career panels.
- Access to The Anteater Network: connect with fellow alumni.
- Access to Grad School Fairs: explore options for further education.
For Alumni Within 1 Year After Graduation:
Recent UCI and UC graduates can enjoy at no cost:
- Access to Handshake job and internship postings (access for 1 year post-graduation).
- Access to Division of Career Pathways' Career Fairs (access for 1 year post-graduation).
- All benefits listed above that are available to all alumni.
For additional services including counseling and workshops, please consider the Alumni ONE-PASS below.
For Alumni 2+ Years After Graduation:
If you graduated more than one year ago, we offer different pricing options for Handshake and Career Fairs access:
UCI Alumni Pricing (2+ Years Post-Graduation): $20 for 6 months access
Other UC Alumni Pricing (2+ Years Post-Graduation): $40 for 6 months access. Please email required proof of graduation - e.g. copy of diploma or copy of final transcript to career@uci.edu
This includes the following benefits:
- Access to Handshake job and internship postings (access for 6 months).
- Access to Division of Career Pathways' Career Fairs (access for 6 months).
- All benefits above that are available to all alumni.
For additional services including counseling and workshops, please consider the Alumni ONE-PASS below.
Please note that this Handshake and Career Fair package can be purchased multiple times per alumnus and may be renewed if desired. Processing of Alumni Services requests typically takes 3-5 business days.
Alumni ONE-PASS (Max 3 Years Post-Graduation)
Interested in a counseling appointment + Handshake and Career Fairs access? Consider the Alumni ONE-PASS.
UCI Alumni Price: $50 for 6 months ($40 for verified UCI Alumni Association Members).
Other UC Alumni Price: $75 for 6 months (requires proof of graduation). Please email required proof of graduation - e.g. copy of diploma or copy of final transcript to career@uci.edu.
The Alumni ONE-PASS package includes:
- All benefits above that are available to all alumni.
- Access to Handshake job and internship postings (access for 6 months).
- Access to Division of Career Pathways' Career Fairs (access for 6 months).
- Access to the Big Interview platform.
- ONE 1-hour counseling session for assistance with one of the following topics (this does not include access to in-person or virtual drop-ins):
- Resume and cover letter review
- Job search strategy
- Graduate school planning
- Career decision making
- Admission to employer info sessions and workshops (6 months).
Please note that the Alumni ONE-PASS is for 6 months max, can only be purchased once per alumnus, and cannot be renewed. View Alumni ONE-PASS Terms and Conditions. Processing of Alumni Services requests typically takes 3-5 business days.
For Alumni More Than Three Years Out
If you graduated more than three years ago and are seeking career counseling, please refer to the "Resources For Alumni 3+ Years Out" for options that may better suit your needs.
Quick Tips
Connect with Alumni
- The Anteater Network
- Alumni Association
- UCI Alumni – Chapters by Region, Industry, Affinity, & School