Alumni
Connect, network, and grow professionally. This community is designed to support our amazing alumni and offer access to job opportunities, industry insights, and career development tools. Stay informed, inspired, and connected as you advance your career.
Sign Up to be a Mentor
The CSU Cougar Career Connections Program enhances the student experience by linking them one-on-one with an alum, industry, or peer mentor. Students are paired with someone invested in their success — a person ready to listen, inspire, help navigate challenges, and recognize opportunities. Students will learn what to expect in school, how to approach challenges and gain career advice. At the same time, mentors will build their networks and develop skills to become better professionals and leaders.
How it Works
Students will be matched with an alum, industry or peer mentor based on common interests, background, academics, and/or professional aspirations. To get started, students and mentors register and complete an online survey to paint a holistic picture of their interests and experiences.
What do Mentors and Mentees Discuss?
- How will my major impact my professional options?
- How do I balance the demands of school, responsibilities, and socializing?
- How can I set myself up for academic, social, and career success?
- How do I make connections with peers and professional contacts?
“Hi! I’m a Software Engineer alumna of Columbus State. I became a mentor because I want to encourage students to enjoy their years in university by engaging in opportunities to research, study abroad, join RSOs, and make healthy friends. I also want to encourage students who feel confused in their career and maybe aren’t sure what they want to do beyond graduating.“
– Felicity Acosta, Mentor from CSU
Request an Alumni Handshake Account
This process is for alumni to receive access to Handshake post-graduation. This form is not intended for current students, as access to Handshake will remain active while students are enrolled.
Alumni Handshake accounts are available by request. When completing the form below, make sure to include your preferred e-mail address (NOT your CSU student email).
We’re here to help—email us at careercenter@columbusstate.edu.
