Celebrate the Holidays with Alumni Benefits
This holiday season, your UMGC Alumni Association is delighted to share some extra cheer and highlight new ways to celebrate your connection to your alma mater. Whether it’s savings through the UMGC Discount Program, the Virtual Book Club, or career resources, we’ve bundled together a festive collection of alumni benefits designed with you in mind. Explore all the advantages available and let your alumni perks add a little more brightness to your holidays.
More Savings Equals More Presents
'Tis the season to save! Enjoy exclusive discounts on Farmers Insurance Choice and save up to 50% on top brands, retailers, and restaurants through the UMGC Discount Program.
Bundle Up With UMGC Swag
Show off your UMGC pride this season with alumni swag! Visit UMGC's Online Gear Store and use the code ALUMNI to receive 10% off your next purchase. Want to spread the cheer everywhere you go? Apply for the University of Maryland Global Campus license plate today.
Network at Those Ugly Sweater Parties
Your UMGC Alumni Association hosts several events throughout the year, both in-person and online. Connect with your alumni community — with or without the ugly sweater — through professional and social networking opportunities, including alumni social gatherings, online networking sessions, and an annual global Homecoming celebration. Explore upcoming events.
Enjoy a Book by an Open Fire
If you love cozying up with a good book by the fire over the holidays, the Virtual Book Club is your winter wonderland. Join fellow alumni in a shared love of reading, lifelong learning, and engaging discussion. Get ready for the next book selection, kicking off in January.
The Gift That Gives All Year Long
Further your success with the Alumni Succeed Again Scholarship, offering alumni a chance to earn up to $2,000 when they start their first course in any UMGC stateside master's degree program between Jan. 7, 2026, and March 11, 2026.
Fill Your Stocking
Join the UMGC Alumni LinkedIn Group and connect with your global community of 312,000 alumni. Network, engage in industry conversations, and build connections with alumni in your field. It's the perfect way to build a stocking full of professional relationships!
Take a Sleigh Ride to Success
Do you own a small business? The UMGC Alumni Student Business Directory is your chance to connect with the greater UMGC community. Add your business today! Don't own a small business? Discover special discounts for UMGC alumni and students by exploring the directory and supporting community-owned businesses.
Give the Gift of Peace
When planning for your loved ones' futures, the best gift you can give them is peace of mind. Using FreeWill, a few clicks are all it takes to create a legally binding will at no cost, ensuring your wishes are honored and your family is taken care of. Beyond securing your family's future, you can extend UMGC's legacy by including a gift in your will. This gift that costs nothing today ensures we can continue transforming lives through education well into the future. Start planning now with FreeWill!
The All-in-One Career Shop
UMGC remains committed to your success beyond graduation, making UMGC's career resources the perfect holiday gift for those looking to get ahead. Accessible through CareerQuest, UMGC's one-stop career shop, these resources include an online job board, career tools to guide your professional development, and the UMGC Community Connect Program — where you can find an alumni mentor or become one yourself for students or a fellow alum. Embrace the spirit of growth and opportunity this holiday season by visiting careerquest.umgc.edu.
Spread Joy to the World
Spread joy to others through volunteerism with UMGC's My Volunteer Program (MVP). With six different ways to make a difference, become an MVP and volunteer with UMGC in a personal and meaningful way. Join the My Volunteer Program today.
As a cherished member of the UMGC alumni family, you are a part of a growing global community. Whether you're decking the halls in Maryland or celebrating halfway around the world, your UMGC alumni community is here to support you. If you have any questions about your alumni resources, please contact your UMGC Alumni Relations Office at 301-985-7140 or alumnirelations@umgc.edu. Happy holidays!
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