HERE’S TO THE CLASS OF 2024!

Congratulations on your UWS degree, and welcome to the alumni community! We are so proud to be welcoming you into our global network of alumni.

We will keep you updated on developments at UWS, alumni benefits, news and events so please let us know if you change your email address or move home to ensure you keep your contact details up to date.

We have a range of resources to support you in your next steps; whether this be careers advice to help you apply for employment or engaging in further study at UWS.

Join the UWS Alumni LinkedIn Group
Register to join the UWS Alumni LinkedIn Group and use the network of alumni to find professional development support, make connections with alumni in your country or reach out to graduates working in your field of interest.

Alumni email for life
In time your student email account will be closed, but you can continue to use your UWS email account by transferring it over to an alumni email account. Register to take advantage of this great benefit.

Discount on further study
As a graduate you may be entitled to a discount if you are thinking about further study at UWS.

Careers support
Alumni can continue to access careers advice for up to two years after graduation. The Careers Team has a dedicated careers website for Alumni offering relevant information, advice and guidance, along with appointment and event booking. Register for your alumni account.

To be kept informed of employment vacancies register an alumni account on the UWS TargetConnect Vacancies website.

Money advice

When you are no longer a student, it is important to review your finances and understand how this change can impact your entitlement to funding, such as benefits. We have collated the information below to help you.

If you had a student bank account and/or overdraft it is important to talk to your bank about this. You might need to change the type of bank account you have and will need to understand how your overdraft will change, and how long you might have to repay this before interest is added.

Anytime your income changes, whether it is increasing or decreasing, it is a good idea to review your financial commitments and prepare a budget. We recommend the Money Advice Service Budget Planner, which is a free online tool that helps you assess your money situation. You can create an account which will allow you to log in and update your budget regularly, which is the best way to stay on top of your finances and get the most out of your money.

You may have been in receipt of some benefits during your studies, but it is important to remember that your student status may have impacted this. Now that you are no longer a student, you should ensure you are reassessed for benefits in order to access your full entitlement. The world of benefits can be complex, so we recommend you get advice from a professional, such as Citizens Advice Scotland, Turn2Us, or advice centres in your local authority.

Access your alumni benefits

There are various benefits available to UWS alumni to take advantage of:

Alumni Shopping Perks
To register go to the Perks website and click ‘Sign up for Free’

  1. Type your email address, and select ‘University of the West of Scotland Alumni’
  2. Enter the company code ‘uwsalumnisavings’ and click ‘Create my Account’
    (Please note this platform is not operated by UWS - please check their terms and conditions before registering.)

Free Campus Library Access
You can borrow up to five books for four weeks at a time from any campus library. To apply, bring your ID and proof of graduation (a copy of your qualification certificate would be ideal) to your local campus library.

Sport facilities and membership
Alumni can access the University's sport facilities for a special rate and will also receive a discounted fee on gym membership. Please bring your ID and proof of graduation (a copy of your qualification certificate would be ideal) to your local campus sports centre.

Keep in touch!
Look out for the alumni receive our e-newsletter to keep you up to date with alumni events and activities, or just drop us an email at alumni@uws.ac.uk to tell us how you're doing.

Remember also to follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter.

Last updated: 09/05/2024