Thank you for your interest in joining us in-person for programming on campus. 

Many Signature Events align with our Career Communities and are tailored to specific industries, helping students explore their interests, connect with alumni, develop skills, and build confidence. 

The Career Exploration Summit is a daylong conference-style event designed for first- and second-year students to kickstart their career journey and hear firsthand from your alumni (up to 10 years out of school) who were once in their shoes—how they found their path, built valuable skills, and made the most of their time at Rochester. You'll host a table during the keynote welcome session, engage students during a 25-minute conference breakout session, and participate in a networking session. View the 2025 conference 

Professional Success Night provides upperclass students with an engaging opportunity to learn more about developing their professional communication and networking skills from a skilled facilitator. Alumni host small groups of students at tables and share their stories from the workplace – successes, missteps, and how they responded to them.

Alumni Office Hours is a new initiative, launched as part of the Bridge to Career Success, that was popular with Class of 2025 graduates who were figuring out their next steps and exploring new opportnities and connections. We're continuing it year-round. 

This initiative offers students a unique opportunity to connect with volunteers 1:1, ask questions, receive personalized feedback, and explore their interests and aspirations.  Alumni, parents, and friends of the university are welcome to participate. 

Alumni Office Hours will take place the first week of every month. 30-60 minute sessions depending on your preference and availability. (Virtual)

Alternatively, if you have a scheduling link students can use anytime to request a meeting we'll include that information instead of a specific timeframe. 

The Undergraduate Business Program is piloting a series of Alumni Exploration Career Chats, a series of informal, student-focused events designed to help undergraduates explore diverse career paths in business through candid conversations with recent alumni (1–5 years post-grad).

These events will take place on Thursday evenings from 6-7 pm (ET) in person or on Fridays via Zoom. Sessions feature early-career professionals from industries such as corporate finance, accounting, and business analytics. Each chat highlights alumni experiences, industry insights, job search tips, and advice for breaking into the field. We’re seeking alumni who can speak honestly about their transition from college to career, demystify their roles, and offer guidance to students who may still be unsure of their path.

Through a life design-thinking framework, CASC 104: Designing Your Life courses assist students in developing the skills needed to navigate career choices and prepare for internships and post-graduation plans.

We are looking for University of Rochester alumni who are interested in telling their story of how their diverse experiences at the U of R informed their career decision-making and their journey from degree to career.

For the CASC 104 panelists (particpating with other alumni), we are interested in alumni from a variety of majors, experiences, and career fields. 

Practice Technical Interview Week, 2026 date(s) TBD! (Virtual)

This event offers students a unique opportunity to connect 1:1 with professionals and practice technical interviewing, receive personalized feedback, ask questions, and reflect on their experience in a way that identifies opportunities for additional growth and learning.  Alumni, parents, and friends of the university are welcome to participate.

We're continually seeking Real Readers to support students enrolled in the Communicating Your Professional Identity courses - WRTG 27X (the X is standing in for different section numbers). Volunteers will work directly with one or more undergraduate students and provide your feedback and “real-world” perspectives as they explore career options, practice their spoken and written communication skills, and create a portfolio of professional materials to support their search for internships, research opportunities, jobs, and graduate school. Each student in the WRTG 27X courses selects a Real Reader to work with for the duration of the course.

While all career fields are welcome, the following fields are in high demand: 

• Biology + healthcare practitioners (WRTG 272)
• Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science (WRTG 273)
• Mathematics (WRTG 275)
• Psychology (WRTG 274)

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Course Overview

The Meliora Collective Mentorship Program is a three-month program brings enthusiastic undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, faculty, staff and parents together in a unique partnership to prepare mentees for their professional future. By providing real-world context, personal insights, and ongoing support, mentors will help mentees to achieve their short and long-term personal and career goals.

Join or Sign-in to The Meliora Collective

Read more about this opportunity (alumni can be mentors or mentees)

Schedule a brief call to sign-up and discuss any questions you may have (select "Continue as guest" to view availability)

 

We're continually seeking alumni with investment banking experience to participate in our UR Alumni Banking Cohort and help prepare first and second year students for opportunities on Wall Street, and beyond. 

By connecting them – early – with professional volunteers and alumni who will guide
them through their industry’s recruiting process for internships and jobs they are better prepared to navigate early timelines and succeed. 

Two-year commitment to work with first year students. One-year commitment to
work with sophomores. You and the student(s) will determine the timing that works for your schedules, aiming for 2-3 contact points with each student(s) every semester.

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