Resources
As a Jefferson graduate, you have access to many valuable services. Explore our alumni resources for career and lifelong learning, gym memberships, library access, and more.
Career Resources
Alumni can use Handshake, an online career management system, to post resumes, search for jobs, and register for career fairs and workshops. The Marianne Able Career Services Center on the East Falls Campus provides many resources and services for Philadelphia University alumni. The Career Success Center on the Center City Campus serves alumni of the Jefferson Colleges of Health Professions, Life Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy and Population Health.
Jefferson Alumni Network
The Jefferson Alumni Network is an exclusive community for Jefferson, Textile, and PhilaU alumni. Inside, you will have exclusive access to the network through a password-protected alumni directory searchable by name, class year, college, degree, specialty, and company, and a map that shows where alumni live near your location. You will be able to update your profile with your career, employment, and contact information to maximize your networking opportunities!
Campus Resources
Transcript/Diploma Requests
Transcript Requests:
- You can find instructions for requesting your academic transcripts through the Office of the Registrar.
Diploma Replacements:
- East Falls Campus
- Center City Campus: Call 215-503-8734
Questions:
- East Falls Registrar: 215-951-2990 or [email protected]
- Center City Registrar: 215-503-8734
Jefferson Student Email Address Access
As of November 4, 2021, all Jefferson student email accounts will remain active for six months after graduation. What that means is student email accounts (@students.jefferson.edu) will be deactivated on the first day of the month, six months after a student’s official date of graduation. Please note the six months is aligned with the official date of graduation, not the dates of the Commencement ceremonies.
To learn how this affects you, click the button below to read more.
Archives
Visit the Scott Memorial Library (Center City Campus) or Paul J. Gutman Library (East Falls Campus) to explore our University Archives and Special Collections. You can also view items online in our digital collections, including Sidney Kimmel Medical College yearbooks.
Libraries
Scott Memorial Library
1020 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Alumni can access the Scott Memorial Library and will be required to present a Photo ID Card to access the library.
- How to Obtain a Photo ID Card: Visit the Photo ID Center, located in the Medical Office Building (MOB) at 1100 Walnut Street, Suite 102 (to the left, before the lobby entrance). Your free card will be printed and ready to use in a matter of minutes and will only provide you with access to the Scott Memorial Library.
For more information, please contact:
Paul J. Gutman Library
4201 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
If you wish to gain entry to the Gutman Library and exercise book borrowing privileges, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 215-951-2850 to request an Alumni Card. The University’s online databases are not available to alumni and the Library is unable to provide general access to computers, the Internet, or software applications. There is a computer at the Reference Desk reserved for anyone who wants to search the library catalog.
Jefferson Campus Store
Get your official Jefferson and Rams gear from the Jefferson Campus Store. You can order online or visit one of their two locations:
- East Falls Campus
The Kanbar Campus Center
4201 Henry Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19114 - Center City Campus
(Currently under renovation.)
Jefferson Recreation & Fitness Center
Alumni can purchase a membership to the Jefferson Recreation & Fitness Center located in Jefferson Alumni Hall, 1020 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.* When you purchase a membership to the Jefferson Recreation & Fitness Center, you will be required to present a Photo ID Card. A visitor membership is also available for $10 per visit and also requires the presentation of a Photo ID Card.
- How to Obtain a Photo ID Card: Visit the Photo ID Center in the Jefferson Bookstore at 1009 Chestnut Street. Your free card will be printed and ready to use in a matter of minutes and will provide you with access only to the Jefferson Recreation & Fitness Center and the Scott Memorial Library.
For more information, please contact:
*At this time, alumni cannot be granted access to the Gallagher Center's fitness and recreation facilities on the East Falls Campus. Access is granted only to current members of the East Falls Campus community.
Home & Auto Insurance Discount from Liberty Mutual
Philadelphia University alumni may qualify for a special group discount on auto, home, and renters insurance through Group Savings Plus from Liberty Mutual. With Group Savings Plus, you can enjoy the ease and convenience of paying your premiums through checking account deductions with no down payment or finance charges. You’ll also enjoy fast, easy round-the-clock claims service and a variety of discounts including multi-car, multi-policy, safe-driver, passive restraints and anti-theft device discounts. See for yourself how much you could save with Liberty Mutual compared to your current insurance provider.
Lifelong Learning
Explore thought-provoking, entertaining and current topics through our Lifelong Learning series. Offered both online and in-person at venues around the country, these programs provide alumni with the opportunity to learn something new, enhance professional skills, and discover interesting people, places and things.