Get Involved

When you graduate from the University of Northern Colorado, the community you knew as a student is the network you connect to as a professional. A network where every relationship creates an opportunity for you and UNC, no matter the direction your education and career take you next.

Once a Bear, Always a Bear

Stay Connected. Make an Impact.

Being a Bear doesn’t end at graduation (there’s a reason we say Once a Bear, Always a Bear!). Every alum is part of a powerful network that strengthens UNC and opens doors for fellow Bears. When you volunteer your time, share your expertise, or show up at an event, you’re helping students succeed, building community, and keeping our tradition of support alive.

From alumni career panels to cheering on Bears at Homecoming, from welcoming new students to connecting alumni across the country, there are countless ways to get involved. However you choose to participate, your involvement matters – to UNC, to today’s students, and to the Bear Network that will always be yours.

Put Your Bear Network to Work

Isn't it about time that we put this network to work? We think so, that's why we're asking alumni from across the network to get involved in supporting student success. Let us know what you're interested in doing and UNC's alumni and community relations staff will match you up with an open or upcoming opportunity.

Get Involved

Ways that Your Involvement Helps

Learn more about the programs and opportunities where alumni are building and putting the Bear Network to work to support UNC students and alumni.

Advance Career and Professional Development

Share Professional and Industry Expertise
UNC offers alumni and industry experts opportunities to share their insight as guest career panelists, career program participants and classroom speakers. Career events are hosted throughout the academic year and volunteers are recruited to match program and event focus areas.

Hire a Fellow Bear
Bears Hire Bears! If you are looking to hire students or alumni to join your organization as an intern or in a full-time capacity, UNC offers several recruitment opportunities through the alumni office and the Center for Career Readiness.

Promote a Stronger Bear Network

Alumni Educators
K-12 Education is UNC’s primary industry of employment among alumni. Alumni Educators receive free UNC-branded items for their classrooms and receive education program updates to share throughout the school year.

Bear Biz Partnerships
UNC is proud to partner with many businesses throughout Greeley and Northern Colorado, and collectively offer students and alumni a strong “college town” environment full of restaurants, coffee shops, stores and more.

Bear to Bear Admissions Outreach
Help UNC recruit the next generation of Bears. Every fall, alumni volunteers are recruited to write welcome cards to newly admitted undergraduate students, helping admitted students feel welcome and connected to their university community.

Networking event at the Judy Farr Alumni Center

University Advancement

Building on the reputation of more than 130 years of academic excellence and community impact, University Advancement elevates the brand of UNC, engages external constituents, and develops the philanthropic strategies that support UNC priorities.