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Recent Graduates

Congratulations, Graduates!

Alumni Career Services (ACS) congratulates you on your exceptional achievement of graduating from the University of Houston! We are proud of your hard work and dedication and believe that this accomplishment will cultivate new opportunities for your future.  Recent graduates can utilize Alumni Career Services for a full semester (6 months) post-graduation.  This gives access to the full spectrum of resources online and in-person to guide your career development journey to success.

Additionally, as a graduate of the University of Houston, you’re automatically part of the University of Houston Alumni Association (UHAA) family.  There is no cost for UHAA membership.  We encourage you to stay connected with the University of Houston alumni community (via UHLink) 

FREE Alumni Career Services benefits (6 months post-graduation)

  • Access to a Career Development Specialist
  • Access to all Career Fairs hosted by University Career Services
  • Access to Career Development Workshops
  • Access to Cougar Pathway (online job database exclusively for UH students/alumni)
  • Access to online and in-person Resume critiques, Mock Interviews, etc.
  • Access to Career and Personality Assessments ($15/per assessment)
  • Access to CareerShift (Job Search Tool) Group code: UHouston

Recent Graduate Timeline

  • (May) Spring Graduates
    Services end December 1st of that calendar year
  • (August) Summer Graduates
    Services end March 1st of that calendar year
  • (December) Fall Graduates
    Services end July 1st of the following calendar year
  • If you graduated over six month ago, please utilize Alumni Resources

Access Cougar Pathway offers:

Access Cougar Pathway

  • 1500+ jobs, available 24/7
  • Targeted job search
  • Scheduled appointments with a Career Development Specialist 
  • RSVP for Career Fairs and career-related workshops

Career Resources & Templates

Meet with a Career Development Specialist

How a Career Development Specialist can help recent Alumni:

  • Review and Revise resume and cover letters
  • Provide job search strategies
  • Conduct mock interviews
  • Advise on Career Development and Advancement Strategies
  • Offer Career Transition guidance

How to schedule an appointment

  • Log into AccessUH
  • Click the Cougar Pathway icon
  • Once on the Cougar Pathway homepage, click “Request an Appointment”

Career Assessments

Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, it's important to reflect upon your own personal strengths and career interests. We currently offer the Myers-Briggs and Strong Interest Inventory assessments for a discounted fee. These assessments are completed online and are interpreted by a Career Development Specialist during a scheduled counseling appointment.