Alumni Communities: Something for Everyone

Stay connected with Seattle University and fellow alums, no matter where you live.

Over the past year, an amazing network of volunteer alumni leaders has done significant work to reboot and expand the many alumni communities within the Seattle University Alumni Association (SUAA). With 26 active communities— nine of which were started or restarted this past fall— there’s a lot going on. Let’s get you up to speed.

There are two types of SUAA alumni communities: Regional chapters span the globe and are organized by alumni who live and work outside of Seattle. These chapters are often established in areas with a high concentration of Seattle U graduates, including the Bay Area, Tokyo, Hawai’i, Portland and Eastern Washington. Affinity groups are designed around supporting alumni with similar interests and identities. The SU Pride Alumni Chapter, Women of SU and the Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) are just a few examples of affinity groups building and connecting Seattle U’s more than 86,000 alumni. With both communities, alumni are given a broad range of in-person and virtual opportunities to stay connected to the university no matter what their interests are or where they live. This includes networking happy hours, book groups, student support rallies, life coaching seminars and spiritual retreats. In addition to fostering relationship-building and networking, these communities offer pathways for professional development, learning, volunteering, student mentoring and so much more. Whether a regional chapter or affinity group, there’s truly something for everyone.

If you’re interested in joining an alumni community or even starting a new chapter, visit seattleu.edu/alumnicommunities or contact the SUAA at alumni@seattle.edu.