Career Resources Available to Alumni*
August 2026 Grads, Share Your Success!
Got a job? Going to grad school? Tell us about it!
May 2026 Grads, Share Your Success!
Got a job? Going to grad school? Tell us about it!
Includes access to job postings, virtual and in-person career fairs and employer recruiting events.
Choose your graduation date to learn how to access Handshake.
Online Self Guided Resources
Use the many digital resources to assist with your career planning.
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Alumni Appointment Access
Alumni retain appointment access with Career Center staff through the end of the semester following their graduation.
- Fall/Winter graduates (including December–January): access continues through the end of the following spring semester.
- Spring/Summer graduates (including May–August): access continues through the end of the following fall semester.
For exact semester dates, please refer to the academic calendar.
Qualifying alumni can request an appointment by emailing career@pennwest.edu. Alumni do not have access to self schedule appointments in Handshake.
*Alumni are defined as an individual who is not enrolled for the current or upcoming semester and has been awarded a degree.
