GRAD LAUNCH RESOURCE GUIDE

Table of Contents

• 🎉 PREPARE FOR YOUR CONVOCATION
• 💼 YOUR CAREER & CONTINUED LEARNING
• Career and Employment Services
• Conestoga Entrepreneurship Collective (CEC)
• Personal Development
• Continuing Education
• Education Pathways
• Course Outlines
• 📚CAMPUS & COMMUNITY RESOURCES
• Be-Dah-Bin Gamik (Indigenous Services)
• International Student Support Services (ISSS)
• Campus Security
• Community Resources
• ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Your Student Number Becomes Your Alumni Number
• Your Student Email Account Expires
• Accessing the Student Portal After Graduation
• Tax Forms
• Online Forms
• 🎓 THE CONESTOGA ALUMNI COMMUNITY

🎉 PREPARE FOR YOUR CONVOCATION

Convocation is a celebration of your hard work and dedication and brings together the Conestoga community to recognize your academic achievements. From registering to attend, collecting your graduate document, and inviting guests to join you, explore convocation information to help you prepare and make the most of this milestone. Email: convocationquestions@conestogac.on.ca

💼 YOUR CAREER & CONTINUED LEARNING

Career and Employment Services

Current students can access resources and services on the Career Services Student Success Portal page. All Conestoga alumni can access job postings through the myCareer job board. Career Advisors provide information and guidance on career and employment topics (e.g. job search, resumes, networking) and remain available to Conestoga graduates for one year post-graduation. For career and employment support, email Career Services at  careerservices@conestogac.on.ca or book an appointment on the Career Services Student Success Portal page. If you do not have an active Conestoga email, please email us to book an appointment.

Advice from Alumni

"Networking will make or break you. You have to put yourself out there, reach out to people and keep following up..."

📚CAMPUS & COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Be-Dah-Bin Gamik (Indigenous Services)

Be-Dah-Bin Gamik, meaning “Place of New Beginnings” in Anishinaabek, is a space honouring the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual teachings that support personal growth and new journeys. At Conestoga, we offer academic and cultural services to Indigenous students, including those from First Nations (status and non-status), Métis, and Inuit communities. Non-Indigenous students and alumni are also invited to join our campus-wide events and workshops, where we collaborate with various departments to foster a rich cultural experience. Email: bedahbingamik@conestogac.on.ca

Advice from Alumni

"Take advantage of the network and friends that you build here, the teachers, and the connections they have. Look for other Conestoga alumni in the workforce to connect with, it could be a great opportunity and lead to your next job."

ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Your Student Number Becomes Your Alumni Number

Your student ID number automatically becomes your alumni ID number after graduation—you’ll continue to use it when accessing certain alumni services and resources.

Your Student Email Account Expires

Your @conestogac email expires after graduation, and you will lose access. The timing of account deactivation varies depending on the program you completed. Learn more about your account expiry. While you are still a student:

• Update your mailing address and contact information under the My Address tab on the Student Portal. If the college employed you, you must also update your mailing address and contact information on the Employee Portal.

• Transfer any personal accounts linked to your Conestoga email (like LinkedIn) to your personal email. Back up important files from your OneDrive to an external hard drive or personal cloud.

• Download copies of your Co-Curricular Record (CCR), awards, reference letters and any memorable emails you want to keep.

• Consider sharing your contact information with classmates.

• Send a thank-you note to your faculty or program contacts—your appreciation can go a long way, especially if you need a reference in the future.

Accessing the Student Portal After Graduation

After graduation, you still have limited access to the Student Portal to download important documents like tax forms, digital transcripts, and course outlines. If your access has expired, the Conestoga IT Service Desk can help you regain access. If you do not remember your login information, be prepared to provide information such as your student number, date of birth, home address, etc., for verification purposes. Email: itsdesk@conestogac.on.ca Phone: 519-748-5220 ext. 3444 Toll-free Phone: 1-866-636-4718

Tax Forms

T2202 (Tuition and Enrolment Certificate) tax forms are issued by the college in late February of the following year after you graduate and can be accessed through the Student Portal. To learn more, visit the Admissions website. If you were employed by the college during your studies, your Record of Employment and T4 (Statement of Remuneration Paid) will be mailed to the mailing address on the Employee Portal.

Online Forms

Conestoga alumni can access various online request forms, including general requests to replace your credential or diploma, proof of program completion letter, replacement transcript, and more. To explore available forms, visit the Admissions website and scroll down to the Continuing Education, part-time students and alumni forms.

🎓 THE CONESTOGA ALUMNI COMMUNITY

As you prepare for life after graduation, check out the Advice for Graduating Students video below to hear inspiring words of encouragement and advice from alumni who have been where you are now. Remember — graduation isn’t goodbye! It can be the beginning of a lifelong connection to Conestoga. As a new member of the alumni community, you join a global network of over 225,000 graduates. From career services and professional development to exclusive alumni benefits and events, there are many ways to stay engaged and supported. After graduation, register for your alumni account, keep your contact information up to date, and follow and tag #ConestogaAlumni on social media to celebrate your journey and stay connected. We look forward to hearing from you and supporting your future success. Email: alumni@conestogac.on.ca Stay connected: Facebook, LinkedIn