First-Year-Out Bucket List

Welcome to life after college! There are many great ways to stay connected to Mudd even after you leave its campus. To begin your journey as a Mudder in the wild, complete the items on our bucket list below. Look at that – we’ve even checked the first one off for you!

Go GOLD

Join HMC’s GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Society. CHECK!

Keep us in the loop

Make sure we have your updated information! Many of our event invitations are sent only to alumni within a specific geographical area or field of employment. You can update your contact information and personal details online, or you can just email us at gold@hmc.edu.

Plug yourself in

If you haven’t already, activate your account on MuddCompass, HMC’s online networking platform for alumni and students. If you’ve already set up your account, make sure to add new employment, education and location information when things change.

Get social

Find alumni news and discussion on Discord, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Read your email

Perhaps the easiest way to stay connected is to simply read what we send you. You’ll receive monthly alumni e-newsletters and quarterly publications of Harvey Mudd Magazine, as well as Mudd Monday emails containing specific information for recent grads (sent on the first Monday of each month for your first year after graduation).

Meet your people (live version)

Wherever you land, there are ways to find and meet Mudders in your local area. Search by geographical location on MuddCompass or watch your email for invitations to events and meetups in your local area.

Meet your people (digital version)

Virtual events are a thing! Tune in on Zoom for MuddTalks, Alumni Virtual Hangouts, Alumni Identity Intersections, and other online opportunities to connect.

Support your community

Volunteering is a fun and rewarding way to stay connected with fellow Mudders and give back to your community!

Come back to Mudd

Join us on campus for Alumni Weekend festivities each Spring. There are activities for everyone, and young alumni get a 50% discount on registration.

Mark your first milestone

Join your classmates to celebrate your One-Year Reunion! We’ll host a special gathering during Alumni Weekend to mark your first year post-Mudd. You can also join the reunion event virtually if you can’t make it in-person.

Pay it forward

If you’re in a position to do so, consider making your first gift as an alum. Participation matters, and every gift of any size really does make a difference.