Career Resources for Security Studies Program Alumni
We are committed to supporting graduates of the M.A. in Security Studies degree program throughout their careers.
Stay connected—subscribe to our monthly alumni newsletter for the latest updates, job openings, upcoming events and ways to get involved. To subscribe and ask any questions, please email the Security Studies Program Office of Engagement at sspalumni@georgetown.edu.
We encourage our alumni to stay connected with the Security Studies Program (SSP). You’re welcome to attend most events and visit campus to engage with current students and take part in new opportunities.
Alumni Mentor program
The Alumni Mentor program connects current students with alumni working in their security subfield or organization of interest. The student-alumni mentor experience can be extremely rewarding, but like any good mentorship, it requires time and energy. The time commitment is flexible and can be determined by you and your mentee.
Applications open in January and September of each year. Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at sspalumni@georgetown.edu to learn more and apply to be a mentor.
Admissions Review Committee
The Admissions Team invites alumni to volunteer on the Admissions Review Committee, which convenes from October to February of each year for incoming spring and fall cohorts. Volunteers will be assigned approximately 10-30 applications to evaluate throughout the cycle. Alumni play a critical role in ensuring we welcome a diverse class and build a strong generation of future graduates.
Events
We encourage our alumni to help plan, advocate for and attend public SSP events, as well as many events that are not open to the general public such as our lunch talks, workshops and guest lectures. We also offer alumni-only events, including social and networking events like the Fall Reunion BBQ, Covert Affair Gala, John Carroll Weekend and the highly anticipated upcoming 50-Year Milestone. Please ensure your alumni record is current to receive updates about all upcoming events and programming through our monthly newsletter.
Center for Security Studies Speaker Series
The SSP Speaker Series is an opportunity to provide a one-hour “mini-lecture” on your topic of choice. If you’re interested in presenting, contact Jenna DeFosse, assistant director of communications and stakeholder engagement at jd2130@georgetown.edu.
Stay in touch
We appreciate your help in keeping our alumni database updated. We’d love to hear from you if you’ve moved to a new city or started a new job. You can complete the Alumni Demographic Questionnaire to change any information in your profile. If you’ve previously submitted the form, please send any updates to sspalumni@georgetown.edu.
Support the Security Studies Program
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