Alumni Services

Membership as a BSU alumnus/a is automatic and free, upon graduation from Bridgewater.

The Bridgewater Alumni Association is its own nonprofit organization that is structurally separate from Bridgewater State University and exists solely for the benefit of BSU. A small group of alumni form the association's leadership board. The BAA board meets regularly to produce programming that:

• Provides news about the university and its graduates
• Organizes and encourages reunions
• Awards scholarships to students and supports faculty teaching and research
• Honors the accomplishments of its members and the university faculty
• Offer philanthropic support to the University

Annually, the BAA holds a public meeting as well as hosting the Alumni Awards Dinner.

The Follet bookstore is located inside the East Campus Commons and offers a wide selection of university-branded merchandise. Can't make the trip? You can find our online store here.

Alumni can use their BSU Connect Card to access the Clement C. Maxwell Library to read and borrow books, periodicals, and reference materials.

All degree-holding alumni from Bridgewater are eligible to purchase a membership to the state-of-the-art, Thornburg Fitness Center  . Please visit or call the Jones Alumni House  (26 Summer Street, Bridgewater) or call 508-531-1290 to verify alumni status and obtain authorization for usage. Once you receive authorization, the next step is to obtain a BSU Connect Card from the Connect Card office located on the ground floor of the Hunt Building. The final step is to fill out a membership application and a physical activity readiness questionnaire (PAR-Q). Alums who receive a gym membership are also eligible for a parking pass during the duration of their membership.

Need a transcript? It's easy with Parchment's electronic delivery. Create an account and you'll get your official transcripts digitally delivered within hours for just $7.50. Contact the Registrar's Office to learn more about E-Transcripts.

Bridgewater Magazine is published twice a year by the university and is mailed to all alumni free of charge. You can also read past editions online.

Have news or successes to share? Submit a note for the magazine.

“Get on the Money” with SALT

Having trouble keeping track of all your student loans?
Want to learn the best way to decrease those payments?
Wish you had an expert to talk with about these decisions?

As a BSU alum, you have access to expert student loan counselors to help answer these questions. And here’s the best part: These services will never cost you anything.

SALT can provide you with advice and guidance on:

• Locating your student loan information.
• Understanding your loan payment options.
• What to do if you’re struggling to make payments.
• Using deferment or forbearance to postpone repayment.
• Whether loan consolidation is right for your situation.

What Is SALT?

SALT was created by American Student Assistance® (ASA), a nonprofit organization, to financially empower college students and alumni. Get in touch with a loan counselor if you need help managing your student loans—and be on the lookout for more information about SALT!

Contact a SALT Loan Counselor

When you have questions, SALT can answer them—with a real, live person. You can reach a SALT loan counselor at 877.523.9473 (toll-free) or loanhelp@saltmoney.org.

SALT also offers other resources, such as managing your finances and finding a job. Get started at saltmoney.org/bridgew  

Fretting about your finances? Student loans? Job prospects?

You will be pleased to know that BSU has arranged an exciting new benefit for you to enjoy as a member of the alumni community.

We are offering you this benefit through a partnership with SALT, a program created by American Student Assistance – a highly respected, nonprofit source of financial education. It is part of our ongoing commitment to helping you achieve and enjoy financial wellbeing. SALT will help you manage your student loans, find your dream job, and even start saving. It helps you get money smart—and will always be free for our alums. Always.

Activating your SALT membership allows you to take advantage of many member-only features, including:

• Interactive money management tools that show you how to take control of your finances.
• My Money 101—a self-paced, online resource that teaches you practical money management strategies for budgeting, credit cards, banking and more.
• A loan repayment tool that helps you to navigate and better understand your federal student loan repayment options.
• Loan advice from SALT’s expert counselors.

We hope you take advantage of this free resource. Activate your account now by visiting saltmoney.org .

The Career Services Office continues to be a resource for alumni beyond graduation. If you would like a resume review, mock interview, or need general career advice, they can help!

In addition, you can help both students and alumni as an Alumni Mentor by volunteering to share your experiences. Contact the Career Services Office at 508.531.1328.

Career Services provides alumni with access to our Handshake job and internship platform to access career opportunities.