FAQs
Where does Access2Alumni take place?
Access2Alumni takes place in the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, located on campus near Byrd Stadium.
Where can I park?
Free parking is available in Lot 1 after 4 p.m.
Do I need to RSVP to attend?
No! You don’t need to sign up beforehand – you can sign in at the door with your Student ID.
BUT – be prepared to wait in line, if you do – over 400 students showed up last year.
Is there a way to skip the sign-in line at the door?
YES! Event PRE-REGISTRATION is OPEN NOW! The first 100 students to register are eligible to win a $25 iTunes card!
When you arrive at the event, SKIP the registration line by heading to the pre-registered table, your name is checked off, and in you go!
What do I need to attend Access2Alumni?
Access2Alumni is a free event for ARHU students, but you’ll need your university ID to get in. These pointers will help you get the most out of your experience:
- Dress professionally
- Pre-register and skip the line!
- Arrive early to get in on time! (doors open 4:30 p.m. sharp)
- Bring plenty of resumes and your university ID
Is Access2Alumni a drop-in event?
You’ll get the most out of Access2Alumni if you arrive on time (4:30 p.m.) and stay for the entire event. The event has three distinct components—the guest speaker, roundtables, and career fair—that do not run simultaneously. During the guest speaker presentation, for example, we close the career fair. If you “drop in,” be aware that you may miss key parts of the event.
What are this year’s prizes?
Grand door prize is an iPod Touch. Other prizes include a $50 gift card to the Shops at Stamp and a $25 iTunes gift card. You must be present to win.
My major isn’t in the list of roundtables. What does that mean?
Access2Alumni is for all ARHU students, regardless of major. Students may visit as many roundtables as they wish. Although this year’s roundtables are grouped by major, students will discover that many graduates are working in areas far afield from their undergraduate majors. Alumni provide strong testimony that an ARHU degree in any major is excellent preparation for nearly any career field.
What’s new this year?
Access2Alumni is new every year! Each year we bring together dozens of employers and alumni plus an exciting new guest speaker, so that students attending in multiple years can get an exceptional, unique experience each time. Check out this year’s employers, roundtables, and guest speaker.
I’m not a graduating senior. Should I attend Access2Alumni?
Um – yes! There’s plenty of great stuff for students of all levels -- even freshmen and those with undeclared majors. This is your chance to explore lots of career fields, talk to successful ARHU alumni, and maybe even land an internship. Plus there are cool prizes like an iPod Touch.
Who sponsors Access2Alumni?
Access2Alumni is presented by the Arts and Humanities Alumni Association Chapter Board, with support from the College of Arts and Humanities and the University Career Center. In addition, many undergraduate student groups help spread the word among their membership.
I have some suggestions for next year’s event. Whom do I contact?
We love to receive feedback so that we can ensure each year’s event is top-notch for students. Send your feedback and suggestions to a2acareerfair@umd.edu.