Alumni Benefits

Alumni have access to SMU Career Services counseling, training, resources, and special alumni events. 

Career Services     NETWORK BUILDING     

 library access (on-Site)    

 Alumni application | Academic Year 2024-2025        

Return to teach (faculty recruitment)

Give to SMU Students

Alumni like you are a big reason why SMU is able to provide well over $1 million dollars in scholarships each year to hundreds of students. Giving at all levels is essential to the success of our mission to transform healthcare.

Did you know:

• You can establish a scholarship on behalf of your cohort?
• You can name a current-use scholarship for as little as $1,500?
• You can give in memory or honor of one of your peers?

Give today, or contact us for additional details. 

College of Podiatric Medicine Alumni

Interested in learning about the CPM Alumni & Associates? We offer:

• Continued Medical Education (CME) events like the fall Pacific Coast Foot and Ankle Dermatology Symposium
  • See the SMU Events webpage for all upcoming alumni events—just select “Alumni” in the events topic drop-down menu
• Meet-and-greet events with University leaders and students
• Giving opportunities that specifically address the needs of Podiatric Medicine students

Consider joining the CPM Dean’s Circle with a gift of $500 or more to the Alumni & Associates Endowed Scholarship Fund, the Alumni & Associates Operating Fund, or any other CPM fund. Dean’s Circle members receive invitations to special events throughout the year, elevated donor recognition, and comped admission to University CMEs. 

Click Here to Join the CPM Dean's Circle with a Gift

Contact us with questions at alumniaffairs@samuelmerritt.edu.

Reunion Planning

SMU values the fun, camaraderie, and ongoing professional development available through different types of alumni events. The Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving has knowledge and resources to produce and support alumni reunions and networking events. Do you have an idea for an alumni event? We are excited to work with you! Please contact us to share your ideas and we will create a plan to support your event.

There are two types of approved University reunions:

1. Ongoing reunions include the annual Nursing Reunion held in November of each year, to which all nursing alumni are invited. These events are fully organized by SMU.
2. Custom reunions support milestone-year reunions, including 10-year, 25-year, and 50-year class reunions. They also support smaller groups of alumni, like the annual Providence Nursing Reunion held in December of each year, or an event for alumni who attend a particular conference or continuing medical education event. Custom reunions are coordinated by SMU in partnership with class leaders and alumni volunteers who advise on reunion goals and event details. These reunions benefit from advanced, joint planning by alumni and SMU staff.

Approved University reunions are vigorously advertised to alumni and have access to a variety of resources and support from the University. Non-sanctioned University reunions cannot be advertised to alumni, and alumni contact lists will not be provided outside of SMU staff in order to protect the personal identifiable information (PII) of our alumni.

To learn more about custom reunions or to share your ideas for a special reunion, contact alumniaffairs@samuelmerritt.edu. Our team is here to assist you in planning a wonderful and memorable gathering with your friends and classmates.

Volunteer in Our Communities

Want to get involved in SMU’s community health efforts or hear more about upcoming volunteer opportunities through the Center for Community Engagement?

Connect with us community@samuelmerritt.edu