Alumni Services & Benefits

All graduates of the University of Saint Francis, Saint Francis College, Lutheran College of Health Professions, Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing, and Saint Joseph Hospital School of Nursing are alumni of the University of Saint Francis.

Alumni Records

The Development Office at the University of Saint Francis maintains the official roster of all alumni and their addresses. If you would like to update your address, please contact the Development Office at (260) 434-3275 or by e-mail at alumni@sf.edu

Publications

The USF Alumni Association has two types of publications that are sent out numerous times per year. The Mirror Magazine is published in April, July and December; and the Alumni E-Newsletter are sent out every six weeks. All alumni will receive the Mirror Magazine free of charge. If you are interested in signing up for the Alumni E-Newsletter you may do so by going to http://www.sf.edu/alumni/emailnews.shtml to sign up. If you are not receiving the publications, please contact the Development Office at (260) 434-3275 or by e-mail at alumni@sf.edu

Career Services

All USF alumni are welcome to take advantage of the benefits offered by the university's Career Services office. The office provides assistance for those who are changing careers, moving up in their present career, or considering graduate school. Resume critique, interview coaching, job search resources and referrals, and the USF Job Opportunities Newsletter, found on the USF website at www.sf.edu/careers are a few of the aids available. If you have any questions about Career Services, please contact William Brune, Director of Career Services, at (260) 399-8059 x6070.

Meeting Rooms

The University of Saint Francis campus offers many beautiful and unique meeting rooms. The meeting rooms may be used by alumni for business meetings or other approved functions, depending on meeting room availability. The meeting rooms are offered at no cost, however if refreshments are required they must be purchased through the university's food service, AVI Catering. There is a rental charge for using Hutzell Athletic Center, which has limited availability due to the athletic activities that occur there. To obtain information on holding meetings on the USF campus, please contact the Alumni Office at (260) 434-2343 or by e-mail at jswinford@sf.edu

University Library

The University of Saint Francis has the Lee and Jim Vann Library available for use. The Lee and Jim Vann Library is located in the Pope John Paul II Center building. To obtain a free alumni library card, stop in at the library and fill out an application. The university is a member of PALNI, a catalog and circulation system shard by 25 colleges and universities in the state of Indiana. As an alumnus, you have borrowing privileges at all PALNI libraries.

Scholarships

The children of all alumni are eligible for a "Child of Alumni Scholarship." Upon admission into the university as a full-time student, and upon completion of the Federal Student Aid Application (FAFSA), the child becomes eligible for a $1,000 scholarship in their freshman year and $500 per year for the next three years. To receive information on this program, please contact the Alumni Office at (260) 434-3266 or by e-mail at eschaab@sf.edu

Click here to view and print the Child of Alumni Scholarship Form

Discount for Second Degree

All alumni who have earned a bachelor's degree or higher are invited to return to the University of Saint Francis and pursue a second degree at a discounted price. To receive information on this discount, please contact the Adult Education and University Assessment Department at (260) 399-7700 x8400.

Special Events

Throughout the year there are special events held for alumni.  For example, Homecoming and the many events connected to it are held in the fall. Alumni are also invited to the quarterly Networking events held around the Fort Wayne area. Our largest event is the USF Day at the Zoo that is held in late summer. Plus there is an Indianapolis Chapter for alumni living in the Indianapolis surrounding area. There are two Indianapolis events usually in August and February, along with two Chapter Council meetings usually held in May and November. There is also a Merrillville Chapter for the alumni living in the northwest Indiana area. There are two Merrillville events usually in July and March, along with one Merrillville Chapter Council meeting in November. Alumni are invited to the special holiday event, "Christmas at USF" which is usually held at the end of November through mid-December. A listing of all these events can be found in the publications mailed to alumni throughout the year, or they can be found on our events page. Any alum that wishes to host an alumni-related special event, such as a class reunion, can contact the Alumni Office at (260) 434-3266 or by email at eschaab@sf.edu