About Alumni

The University of Newcastle Alumni is established under the University of Newcastle Act. Alumni has four graduate positions on the University Council who represent the graduates retain a strong voice in the governance and strategic future of the University.

The University Alumni Network includes

  • Graduates of the University
  • Past and present members of the University Council
  • Past and present members of academic staff
  • Other persons admitted to Convocation* under the By-law; including but not limited to  certain non-academic members of staff and Honorary Degree Recipients

If you are a graduate of the following institutions, you are considered to be a graduate (an alumnus) of the University of Newcastle

  • Newcastle Teachers College
  • National Art School (amalgamated with NCAE in 1975)
  • College of the University of NSW (Tighes Hill)
  • Newcastle Conservatorium of Music
  • Newcastle College of Advanced Education
  • Hunter Institute of Higher Education

Study Abroad, Exchange Students and Enabling Program participants are considered Associate Alumni.