Welcome to your Senior year! It is an exciting time, and there are so many opportunities for you to make the most of your Senior Experience. Check this page often as we update the offerings to assist you with career and graduate school searches, social activities, transitioning to and getting the most out of being an alum, special announcements and more. View each category to see what is coming up, learn more about opportunities and connect to sign up for them.
Adulting 101 Sessions
Comparing Job Offers
Thursday, Dec. 7, at 5 p.m. | Student Center Room 202B
You’re offered a great salary, but is this the best offer for you?
- Learn more about salaries vs. benefits including health care, vacation time, retirement funds and more!
- Learn how to compare your offers so you can make an informed decision.
For Senior Class or anyone with an interest! Presented by Kathleen Stein, executive director of Human Resources at Monmouth University.
Becoming an Alum
The moment you turn your tassel, you join a diverse network comprising over 58,000 alumni in 50 states. Stay connected with your Hawk family by sharing your good news, telling us how to reach you, celebrating at alumni events, and using the benefits and resources available to our alumni community.
Career Search and Graduate School
Take advantage of the many workshops and events offered throughout the year that help you to be your best when searching for a job or working to acceptance in your top choice for graduate school.
Marketing Club Guest Speaker Panel
Monday, Dec. 4, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. | Pozycki Lecture Hall 115
Featuring:
- Karalyn Hoover, account supervisor, media relations at Zeno Group
- Allison Bowler, research analyst, Insight Solutions
- Emily Newman, PR/marketing manager for NJFX
Moderated by: Club Advisor Michael Chattalas, Ph.D., and President Taylor Calicari
LinkedIn Headshots (Every Wednesday)
Attend free LinkedIn Headshot Open Hours Every Wednesday 3 p.m.–4 p.m. in Career Development (first floor of the Rebecca Stafford Student Center). Use the Handshake link and go under “Events” to register for one of our open hours.
Have You Made Your Class Gift?
The Class of 2024 Giving Campaign exists to educate graduating students on the vital need to raise private support, while encouraging them to begin their participation as donors, and helps ensure continued access to a personalized Monmouth education for current and future Hawks. In recognition of their commitment, Monmouth’s Philanthropy Cord will be presented to students who have made a gift of $20.24, in honor of their class year. The Philanthropy Cord will be worn during Monmouth’s commencement ceremony, symbolizing the student’s philanthropic pride and the reciprocal commitment between Monmouth and its alumni.
Social Activities
Your Senior Class Officers are working hard to offer special events for you to create more memories during your senior year.
- Sunday, Dec. 3: Brunch with the senior class officers at Johnny Mac’s. Drop by between 10 a.m. and Noon to enjoy lite fare provided by the Senior Class.
Special Announcements
- Winter Commencement (Jan. 12, 2024, Ocean First Bank Center)
- All Undergraduate Class Gathering which will be held in the OceanFirst Bank Center on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 4 p.m. School based ceremonies will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Check the commencement page for more information.
Senior Checklist
- Follow @monmouthalumni and @hireahawk.
- Update your contact information.
- Complete senior survey.
- Register for graduation.
- Remember to order your cap and gown when the info is released.
- Regularly check the Commencement page.
- Regularly check this Senior Experience page for updated information.