Congratulations, Class of 2024! You’re Longhorns for Life, and we are thrilled to welcome you to the global community of alumni at The University of Texas at Austin!
Longhorn Nation has no borders. With more than 530,000 alumni living across the globe, the opportunities to network, support and engage are boundless.
Staying connected to the University and alumni around the world will help you find a community of Longhorns wherever you are, to build a professional network and access lifelong learning programs to continue your career advancement.
Check out the resources below that you can take advantage of as UT Austin alumni to find support, build your network, advance your career and stay engaged with Longhorns worldwide.
Join the Online Alumni Community
Join the Texas Global group on HookedIn, the online community exclusively for UT alumni. A joint effort of the Texas Exes, Texas Career Engagement (TCE), Texas Global and the University’s colleges and schools, HookedIn offers a career-boosting community to stay informed on news and events.
The platform provides an easy way to post and search for jobs, plus an opportunity to mentor or offer support to alumni and students. You will automatically be added to your college or school group, but you will need to proactively join the Texas Global group, which is tailored to alumni living and working around the world.
To join, click on “Groups” in the left-hand navigation and search for Texas Global or find it in the list.
While you’re at it, make sure you’re following Texas Global on LinkedIn. The Texas Global LinkedIn page allows alumni to stay up to date on the University’s global activities, interact with peers and mentors, access career resources, offer advice and share professional opportunities.
Keep Your Information Updated
When you’re on the move, make sure we have your current contact information, so you don’t miss important updates or the latest news and information about university and alumni events. It only takes a few minutes, and we will keep your information confidential.
Share Your Success Story
Do you have exciting news or a career achievement to share? Let us know by filling out this brief form for us to share in our HookedIn group, on social media or in a feature story on the Texas Global website or newsletter.
Find a Texas Exes Chapter Near You
There are Texas Exes chapters across the United States and in more than 20 countries. Get involved with your local chapter and participate in social gatherings, community service and professional and business events. Membership in Texas Exes also gives you a number of benefits, including a discount on Texas Executive Education courses.
Represent UT Austin at a Fair Near You
Be an ambassador for UT Austin in your local community! You can represent your alma mater at local college fairs for prospective students. Submit an official request and we will send you materials on admissions, information for prospective students and giveaways to attract top talent to the Forty Acres.
Get Support from ISSS After Graduation
ISSS is still here after you leave the Forty Acres. We will continue to be your F-1/J-1 advisor for OPT/STEM OPT extensions, travel signatures, transfer of SEVIS records to another university, archived documents and general status advising.
You can also extend health insurance coverage and receive nonresident tax assistance, access myIO and make an appointment for complex cases or F-1 /J-1 status consultations.
Contact ISSS at hotline@austin.utexas.edu for general inquiries and intltax@austin.utexas.edu for nonresident tax-related questions.
Advance Your Career
You can continue to take advantage of a multitude of recruiting, job search and networking resources and services offered by your college or school’s career services office and Texas Career Engagement.
Here are a few ways to stay updated
- Handshake – job and internship board, TCE events, and appointment scheduling
- Focus2Career – career assessment platform to explore UT Austin majors and make informed career decisions.
- Interstride – resource for international students wanting to work abroad or looking for domestic visa-sponsoring employers, including job postings and region-specific networking tips
- Alumni@Work – video library featuring alumni speaking about a range of career content
Contact Us
Don’t hesitate to reach out to us at globalalumni@austin.utexas.edu. Congratulations again, and we can’t wait to see how you continue to change the world.
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