Class of 2008
Congratulations on your graduation and entering the ranks of over 120,000 UCSD alumni.
Commencement doesn't just signfiy the completion of work. It represents a new beginning and you have every reason to be proud of your achievement. But your memories don't have to fade once you toss your cap in the air. Join membership in the Alumni Association and stay connected!  MORE
STAY INVOLVED
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Here are just a few ways that you can stay involved:
* Maintain active Association membership
* Advocate on behalf of UCSD. Tell our state legislators about the benefits of your education.
* Attend alumni chapter activities
* Assist with prospective student recruitment
* Join the Career Network as a career contact
* Hire UCSD students as interns and hire alumni for permanent positions
* Tell us about your success. Submit a Class Note.
* Plan a class reunion
* Serve on an campus advisory committee
* Make an annual gift to UCSD
* Read @UCSD magazine
* Sign up to receive CampusLoop e-news
* Nominate a fellow alum, student or faculty member annually to receive an Award for Excellence
* Encourage a friend to join membership
KEEP INFORMED
Stay Connected
Receive three FREE issues a year of the award-winning @UCSD magazine and a subscription to CampusLoop e-news. All you have to do is keep your address current in our records. MORE
SET UP A SAFETY NET
Health Insurance
No longer covered by your parent’s health insurance? No problem.
We offer inexpensive, short-term group insurance rates for new grads.
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Financial Tools & Resources
While you wait for your first paycheck, you may want to buy groceries. Put them
on your low-rate UCSD Alumni Association credit card....or take advantage of
our GoldOption flexible Line of Credit from MBNA.
GEICO offers quality car insurance in most states with complete 24-hour sales, policy, and claims service. MORE
GET A JOB
Career Mentoring
Take advantage of special alumni and student mentoring programs offered in partnernship with the Career Services Center. MORE
GIVE BACK
Senior Class Gift
Contribute to the never-ending gift and create scholarships for UCSD undergrads. MORE |
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Ben Trevias, '08, and Joy Trevias
seniors.ucsd.edu
KEEP IN TOUCH
Alumni Chapters
Get to know your local UCSD alumni chapter. With more than 12 regional chapters across the nation, plus constituent and academic groups, you're certain to find ways to get involved. MORE
Alumni Directory
Track down friends with the Search For Alumni tool.
Free Email Forwarding
Before leaving campus, be sure to set up your free @alumni.ucsd.edu email forwarding account so friends will always know how to contact you. MORE
EVENTS
2008
Senior Salute VIEW
2006 
Calling all graduating students! Congratulations! You made it! Come celebrate your success at the unveiling of the newest addition to the legacy of class plaques portrayed along Library Walk. MORE
Senior Week 2008
Celebrate Senior Week June 13 - 22. The entire week is filled with awesome events for students to celebrate the class of '08 including a New Grads Mixer, trip to Sea World, bonfire, and more! Check out the Senior Week website for more details. MORE
2008 Commencement
Graduation ceremonies will be held June 21-23, 2008 at various locations on campus. UCSD holds separate commencement ceremonies for each of the six undergraduate colleges and the various graduate programs. MORE
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2008 Life 101: Thinking Outside the Books
(April and May)
Get a jump start to understanding the workplace and life after graduation. Throughout this series of six events you will meet students and alumni and gain valuable insight on specific career decisions and what it takes to achieve professional and personal success.
2008 series of events MORE
2008 Grad Fair
Visit the UCSD Bookstore Grad Fair to take advantage of special discounts on official graduation portraits and merchandise, thank you cards, diploma framing, cap and gown rentals, and more!
European Odyssey Tour
Celebrate graduation from UCSD and enjoy a summer tour with friends in England, France, Austria, Italy, Vatican City, Germany, the Netherlands, and more. MORE |
