Alumni association

Many provide a variety of benefits and services that help alumni maintain connections to their educational institution and fellow graduates.

In the US, most associations do not require their members to be alumni of the relevant university to enjoy membership and privileges.

[citation needed] Additionally, such groups often support new alumni, and provide a forum to form new friendships and business relationships with people of similar background.

Today, alumni associations involve graduates of all age groups and demographics.

Alumni associations are often organized into chapters by city, region, or country.