Alumni
Handshake will remain available for MU students even after graduation
We encourage alumni to continue utilizing Handshake as you explore career opportunities, connect with employers, and access Career Center resources.
When you graduate, your status in Handshake will automatically change from Student to Alumni. To maintain access, you must update your Millersville student email to a personal email address.
If you have questions or experience difficulty at any point, please contact careers@millersville.edu.
We’re happy to help you stay connected!
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Add a Personal Email to Your Existing Handshake Account (Recent Grads With Access)
Used for recent graduates who can still access HandshakeIf you can access your Handshake account, follow the steps below to update your email address:
- Log in to Handshake
- Click your profile photo or initials in the top‑right corner
- Select Settings
- Choose Account Access
- Select Add Email and enter your personal email address
- You will receive a confirmation email from Handshake—you must verify it within two hours
- Once verified, click the three dots next to the new email and select Make primary
Your personal email is now your primary contact, and your Handshake access will remain active.
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Add a Personal Email to Your Existing Handshake Account (Recent Grads Without Access)
Used for graduates who are unable to access HandshakeIf you previously used Handshake as a student but are unable to access your Handshake account to update your email address, follow the steps below for assistance with updating your email address.Email careers@millersville.edu with your updated personal email address.- Upon receipt of your email, we will update it for you
- Keep an eye on your inbox
You will receive a confirmation email from Handshake (not The Career Center). You must confirm your email within two hours—this step is critical.
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Request an Alumni Account (for alumni graduating before 2021)
Used for alumni who graduated before 2021Step 1: Request a Handshake Account
- Go to Join Handshake
- Enter your CURRENT personal email address
- If Handshake cannot “find” you, you’ll see options:
- I’m an Employer
- I’m a Student or Alumni
- I’m with Career Services
- Select I’m a Student or Alumni
- Re‑enter your CURRENT email address and click Continue
- Begin typing Millersville and select Millersville University of Pennsylvania
- Click Continue
- Create a password and select Create Account
You will receive a confirmation email from Handshake (not The Career Center). You must confirm your email within two hours—this step is critical.
Step 2: Notify The Career Center
After completing your account request, email careers@millersville.edu so we can verify your alumni status.
Please include:
- Your name while you were a student at Millersville
- Your M number (if known) or your birthdate
- Graduation year
- Degree earned
Once verified, The Career Center will activate your alumni Handshake account.