Alumni

Get Involved

For some, it's a chance to share their Polytechnic experience with a prospective student. For others, it's an opportunity to help shape the future of the Alumni Association. Whatever your individual reasons, take the opportunity now to engage in meaningful ways with the NYU-Poly community.

When you volunteer your time and talents to the Alumni Association or any of the following programs, you become part of a very special group. Nothing speaks more highly for a university than successful alumni who enthusiastically serve and support it. Whether you help recruit students, speak to a class of Polytechnic students, lead an alumni chapter or serve as an alumni career mentor, you'll walk away with a sense of accomplishment and pride, knowing that you truly make a difference in the lives of Polytechnic alumni and students.

As an alumni volunteer, you can give of yourself however and whenever you choose. Many programs and commitment levels are available. So choose the opportunity that's right for you and make your mark on the future of NYU-Poly today!

Connections: NYU-Poly's Alumni-Student Mentoring Program

Connections is a student- and alumni-run program that pairs NYU-Poly student mentees with volunteer alumni mentors in the student’s desired area of specialization.  The goal of the program is to build meaningful relationships and interactions between students and alumni, and to foster a deep sense of pride and commitment to NYU-Poly.  We hope alumni find guiding NYU-Poly students a very rewarding activity, and that students return someday to become mentors.  

Program Details

The formal mentor-mentee relationship lasts for six (6) months.  Contact after the six-month period is voluntary by both parties.

Within the six-month period, the alumni mentor and the student mentee are required to meet at least three times.

  • The first meeting will be a hosted by Poly and will be a Connections Kick-off event during which all mentors and mentees are required to be present.
  • After this initial meeting mentor pairs should meet face-to-face (or via Skype) at least twice.  Poly will provide additional formal opportunities to meet as well as suggestions for other types of activities.
  • Additional time is greatly encouraged and the alumni mentor should indicate their time availability.  During the six-month period, mentors should be available to the student mentee via email and phone for questions.  Face-to-face meeting discussion and activity suggestions are outlined below.

Alumni mentors and student mentees will complete a follow-up survey at the end of the six-month period, which will allow for the development of the program through problem solving, feedback, and marketing.   

For alumni who would still like to help and connect with students, but cannot meet the time requirements of Connections, The NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development Mentor Network serves as a more informal networking program where students select their own mentors based on their specific areas of interest. 

Alumni Groups

Start, revive, or join an alumni chapter and you'll have the chance to build lifelong friendships, enrich your career and have fun. Our goal is to create geographic, cultural and special interest groups that provide opportunities for networking, professional development and entertainment through educational, cultural, social and family programs. Bring NYU-Poly into your local area by becoming a group leader or joining a group in your area.

Currently, the following Poly Alumni Groups exist:

  • Poly Attorney Alumni (organized by John DiMatteo '84EE '00CS)

  • Korean Poly Alumni Association (organized by Dr. Sang-Keun Park '77 '80EE)

For more information, contact Rena Rutkovsky at rrutkovs@poly.edu. 

Poly Career Planning Series (PCPS) 

This program will focus on guiding students from career exploration and resume writing through securing an internship or job opportunity. This programming series presents a number of opportunities for alumni to connect with current students and, if you are interested, recruit them for job and internship openings. Collaboration opportunities include...

  • Conducting practice interviews with students

  • Hosting students on a meaningful site visit at your current place of business

  • Participate in a “Recruiter-in-Residence” event and meet with students one-on-one to answer their industry and career-related questions

  • Speak on a “What’s Next: Exploring Engineering” Career Panel with fellow alumni and organizations to share valuable insights on your chosen career path

To get started, contact the Career Management Center at careermgmt@poly.edu.

Alumni Spotlight

The Office of Alumni Relations wants to recognize the exciting and innovative things our alumni are doing, here in New York City and around the world. Please take a few moments to complete this short questionnaire about your Polytechnic experience, favorite memories, greatest accomplishments, and current endeavors.

PIAA International Board of Directors

As the Alumni Association's governing body, the International Board of Director is comprised of alumni whose demonstrated service and leadership display a strong understanding and commitment to the mission of the Alumni Association and the advancement of NYU-Poly. The PIAA is always seeking alumni who wish to be involved on committees or special projects, so email us at alumni@poly.edu if you are interested. 

Nominations for potential candidates for any office of Directorship on the PIAA are accepted on a rolling basis. Nominations submitted on or before December 22 will be considered by the Nominating Committee for the next upcoming election.  Those submitted after December 22 will be considered for the following year.  All nominations must be made in writing to alumni@poly.edu or to the Office of Alumni Relations, and must clearly delineate the nominees qualifications.

Student Programs

Build relationships with current students to help ensure a strong, active alumni constituency for the future. Alumni assist with programs that enhance the student experience while, at the same time, raise their awareness of the Alumni Association. Alumni volunteers speak at  networking events hosted by the Student Alumni Association, student leadership events, and other key programs on campus. We are also interested in facilitating guest lectures by Polytechnic alumni. For more information, contact kmackley@poly.edu.

Additional Opportunities

Additional volunteer opportunities will be developed as our volunteer base expands. If you have an idea for a program that you would like to help start, please contact Anthony D. Kapp, Director of Alumni Relations, at 718-260-3424 or akapp@poly.edu.