You Graduated — Now What? Here’s How to Stay Connected to LSU

You turned your tassel. You tossed your cap. You did it — you’re officially an LSU grad. While your time as a student may have come to an end, your connection to LSU is just getting started.

Whether you're job hunting, considering grad school, or just figuring out what’s next, LSU offers resources to help you keep growing and stay connected — wherever life takes you. Here’s what’s available to you as an LSU alum:

Tap Into the Power of the LSU Alumni Network

You’re now part of a community more than 270,000 strong and counting. The LSU Alumni Association exists to help you stay connected, build your network, and represent the purple and gold with pride. They offer a wide range of resources, networking opportunities and events designed to help alumni connect, learn, grow, and thrive.

What you get as an alum:

• Regional Chapters: No matter where you land, chances are there’s an LSU Alumni Chapter near you — from Baton Rouge to the Bay Area.
• Networking Opportunities: Professional networking events, alumni socials, tailgates, crawfish boils, watch parties, and more connect you to Tigers in every industry. 
• LSUTigerNation.com: Sign up for free to find professional resources, connect with fellow grads for mentorship and job opportunities, and browse the LSU Alumni business directory. 
• Recent Grad Program: The LSU Recent Grad Program is open to any LSU alumnus who has graduated from LSU in the past five years with any of the following degrees: undergraduate, master's, doctoral, or professional. The LSU Alumni Association, Tiger Athletic Foundation, and LSU Ticket Office perks are included with this discounted membership.

Visit lsualumni.org to find your local chapter, sign up for newsletters, and explore more ways to get involved.

Keep Learning with LSU Graduate Programs

If you’re thinking about grad school, whether it’s a career requirement, a personal goal, or just a way to deepen your knowledge, LSU offers more than 130 master’s, doctoral, and professional programs across disciplines.

Want flexibility? LSU Online & Continuing Education offers a variety of online graduate degrees, certificates, and courses to help you take the next step. These flexible, affordable programs are designed for working professionals and recent grads alike.

Popular programs for recent grads include:

• MBA or MPA (Master of Public Administration)
• MS in Analytics, Engineering, or Coastal & Environmental Science
• MEd in Higher Education, Educational Leadership, or Leadership & Human Resource Development
• Graduate Certificates in Analytics, Cybersecurity
• Project Management Certificate, Management and Leadership Series Micro Certificate, and Business Project Management

Explore your options at lsu.edu/graduateschool, online.lsu.edu, and ce.lsu.edu.

Career Resources Don't Expire

You still have access to LSU Olinde Career Center resources after graduation, including resume reviews, job boards, and career coaching. And if you're job hunting out of state, LSU alumni networks and Handshake (the university’s job platform) can help you find opportunities wherever you go.

Perks for recent grads:

• Career coaching for all LSU A&M alumni
• Access to Handshake for job and internship listings
• Resume and cover letter assistance
• Virtual career resources and employer information sessions

Make your next move at lsu.edu/career.

Stay in the Loop with LSU

Just because you’ve graduated doesn’t mean you have to miss out on LSU news, achievements, or excitement. Here’s how to stay plugged in:

• Follow LSU on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTok
• Update your contact info so you don’t miss job resources, connections, or exclusive LSU perks for grads.
• Subscribe to the LinkedIn newsletter to read about the victories that make LSU a leader in innovation and excellence.

Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger

You’ve earned your place in LSU history, and we can’t wait to see where you go next. Whether you’re continuing your education, starting your dream job, or figuring it out one step at a time, remember: LSU will always be part of your story.

So, keep in touch. Come back to visit. And wherever life leads, carry the spirit of purple and gold with you because once you’re an LSU Tiger, you’re an LSU Tiger for life.

Geaux Tigers — forever.