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5 Ways to Stay in the Pack After Graduation

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College of Arts & Sciences 05/09/2025
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Graduation isn't the end of your Husky journey — here's how to keep the connections going wherever life takes you.

You’ve made it through late-night study sessions, finals week marathons, and countless cups of coffee. Now you’re heading into what’s next — and the world better be ready for you.

You’ve built skills in creativity, critical thinking, communication, and resilience. And no matter where life takes you, your Husky community is still here for the ride.

Before you toss that cap, we’ve got one last assignment (we promise):

Stay connected. Stay Husky. 💜

Here are five easy ways to keep in touch with the UW College of Arts & Sciences and your global Husky fam:

1. JOIN US ON LINKEDIN

Grow your network and connect with fellow Huskies who are doing big things.

👉 CONNECT WITH THE COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES ON LINKEDIN 

2. CLAIM YOUR FREE UW ALUMNI GIFT

From Seattle and Spokane to California, New York, and beyond – no matter where you are in the world, there’s a Husky community ready to connect. Snag a free year of UW Alumni Association (UWAA) membership and join 60,000+ Huskies. 

👉 GET YOUR UWAA GIFT MEMBERSHIP 

3. STAY CONNECTED THROUGH YOUR DEPARTMENT

When you sign up for your free UWAA membership (step above ☝️☝️☝️), your contact info will be updated, and your department will share alumni news, events, and stories.

4. MAKE AN IMPACT

Care about the future of public higher education? Join UW Impact to advocate for change.

👉 SIGN UP FOR UW IMPACT

5. LEVEL UP YOUR CAREER GAME

Explore topics like Gen Z in the workforce and how to stand out (without standing out for the wrong reasons), plus get the tips, tools, and advice you need to crush your career goals. 

👉 FOLLOW @GESTURE_UW

Thank you for being a part of our College of Arts & Sciences community. We can’t wait to see where your journey takes you next.

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