Give Back. Inspire. Stay Connected.
With over 250,000 alumni, Cal State LA graduates are a powerful force in Los Angeles and beyond.
Volunteering with the Alumni Association is a meaningful way to give back to the university that helped shape your journey. Whether you're mentoring students, serving on a committee, or supporting campus events, your time and expertise make a real impact. It’s also a great way to reconnect with fellow Golden Eagles, expand your network, and help inspire the next generation of leaders.
Join us in building a stronger, more connected Cal State LA community. Because together, we soar.
OPPORTUNITIES
The Alumni Association Board of Directors consists of volunteers who develop central policy and procedures for the Alumni Association. As a board member, you'll strengthen connections between alumni, students, and the university and support alumni engagement and student success.
The 2025-2027 Alumni Board of Directors application process has closed. The next application cycle will open in May 2026.
For questions, please contact Maria Ubago, associate vice president for alumni relations, at [email protected].
Scholarship Committee
Join the Scholarship Committee and help select the next generation of Golden Eagle scholars! As a committee member, you'll direct the selection process, review applications, interview semi-finalists, and select awardees.
The committee meets four times between April and June, and all reviews are conducted online at your convenience.
For questions, please contact Marisol Cruz, assistant director for alumni and student programs, at [email protected] or (323) 343-2586.
Finance Review Committee
The Finance Review Committee is responsible for general oversight and review of the Alumni Association's finances, funds, expenditures, revenue, taxes, and investments.
For questions, please contact Maria Ubago, associate vice president for alumni relations, at [email protected] or (323) 343-2586.
May 16, 2025
The Cal State LA Alumni Mentoring Program is transitioning to a new and improved platform that will make it even easier for alumni and students to connect, engage, and soar together. We can’t wait to introduce you to the new platform and continue building connections that empower Golden Eagles past, present, and future.
About the Program
The Alumni Association is proud to provide the Cal State LA Alumni Mentoring Program, which officially launched in 2009. The mission of the Alumni Mentoring Program is to empower the Cal State LA community through mentorship between alumni and students. The program offers two different components of mentoring that can work with any schedule or level of commitment.
For questions, please contact the Alumni Mentoring Program, at [email protected].
Make a meaningful impact and reconnect with your Golden Eagle community by volunteering for a leadership position with one of our alumni networks. As a network chair, you’ll support student engagement, build professional connections, and shape the future of alumni programming while representing the values and spirit of Cal State LA.
It’s a rewarding way to give back, grow your leadership skills, and collaborate with fellow alumni who share your passions and experiences.
To get involved in a leadership role, please contact Priscilla Parks, associate director for alumni relations, at [email protected] or (323) 343-2586.
Share your Golden Eagle story with high school and transfer students by representing Cal State LA at recruitment-related activities and events. As a volunteer ambassador, your valuable alumni experience can inspire new students to attend Cal State LA.
For questions, please contact Maria Ubago, associate vice president for alumni relations, at [email protected].
Support Cal State LA students by donating gently used and in-style professional clothing to the Career Clothing Closet, a program that provides interview and career-ready attire to students facing financial hardship.
Overseen by the Cal State LA Career Center, this initiative helps students feel confident and prepared as they take their next steps toward career success.
For questions, please contact the Career Center at [email protected] or (323) 343-3237.