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An '''alumni association''' or '''alumnae association'''  is an association of graduates or, more broadly, of former students ([[alumnus|alumni]]). In the [[United Kingdom]] and the [[United States]], alumni of [[university|universities]], [[college]]s, [[school]]s (especially [[independent schools]]), [[fraternities]], and [[sororities]] often form groups with alumni from the same organization.  These associations often organize social events, publish newsletters or magazines, and raise funds for the organization. Many provide a variety of benefits and services that help alumni maintain connections to their educational institution and fellow graduates. In the US, most associations do not require their members to be alumni of the relevant university to enjoy membership and privileges.{{citation needed|date=October 2024}}

Additionally, such groups often support new alumni, and provide a forum to form new friendships and business relationships with people of similar background.

Alumni associations are mainly organized around universities or departments of universities, but may also be organized among students that studied in a certain country. In the past, they were often considered to be the university's or school's old boy society (or [[old boy network]]). Today, alumni associations involve graduates of all age groups and demographics.

Alumni associations are often organized into chapters by city, region, or country.

The Society of Alumni of [[Williams College]], founded in 1821, claims to be "the oldest continuing college or university alumni organization in the world".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://alumni.williams.edu/200/history/|title=Timeline of the Society of Alumni|website=Williams College|access-date=3 October 2024}}</ref>

==See also==

* [[Corporate alumni]]

==References==
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