Alumni

Imagination, daring, and impossibly high ambition—these are the qualities that connect each successive generation of alumni.

The strength of our community emerges from our connection to one another, our connection to the College whether we are on campus or off. Bennington is more than the students, faculty, and staff that punctuate campus, it is fueled and energized by more than 13,000 Bennington alumni. For Bennington to remain as vital as it is today, we need alumni engagement, support, and continued connection to each other and the world.

Join us at the 2025 All-Class Reunion October 3-5!

Alumni Resources

Alumni Association

We are in the process of rebuilding an official Alumni Association, which was shut down in 1997. With alumni help, we can build something sustainable and reflective of our unique way of moving through this world. If you’d like to be part of that conversation and/or volunteer to lead a chapter in your community, fill out this form. Or email us at alumnirelations@bennington.edu

Alumni House

The Alumni House remains unavailable for alumni rentals for the foreseeable future due to several factors: an on-campus need for student housing; demand for on-campus faculty, guest faculty, and external program housing needs; and the College does not have enough housekeeping staff to clean guest rentals and keep up with core cleaning needs for students, faculty, and staff.

Class Notes

Keep Us Posted

We love when you keep in touch, and so do your peers. Submit your class note and check out what other Bennington alumni are up to in the world beyond campus.We love to hear from you. Send us your news and updates:

Class notes are published biannually in the Bennington Magazine. Please note: due to space constraints, Bennington reserves the right to edit and condense class notes submissions. 

Come Back

Tour the Difference

Every year we welcome alumni back on campus to give talks and lectures, show their work, but mostly to simply reconnect with the campus and people. Last year alone we saw hundreds alumni come back to campus and we hope to see even more alumni this year.

The Davis Alumni House

The Alumni House remains unavailable for alumni rentals for the foreseeable future due to several factors: an on-campus need for student housing; demand for on-campus faculty, guest faculty, and external program housing needs; and the College does not have enough housekeeping staff to clean guest rentals and keep up with core cleaning needs for students, faculty, and staff.

Future Alumni

A special welcome to our most recent graduates!

Being an alum means you’re part of a creative, curious, wildly supportive community for life.

Want invites to cocktail hours, receptions, mini-reunions, and afternoon get-togethers? Let’s Stay Connected!

Reminder: The All-Class Reunion is coming up October 3-5 on campus. Update your contact information to receive the Reunion invitation and more details!

Give

Thank you for making a lasting difference. You may donate here.

Magazine

For the current and past issues, please visit our Magazine website.

We want to hear from you!

Take our survey, flip through the archives, or submit something for the next issue.

MFA Grads

Yes, you, too, are members of our alumni community! We are in the process of rebuilding an official Alumni Association and want our MFA alumni to be part of the conversation. If you’d like to be part of that effort and/or volunteer to lead a chapter in your community, fill out this form. Our office can also help you connect with other MFA alumni in your city/region. Email us at alumnirelations@bennington.edu to learn more.

Our Office

Some staff are in person and some are working remotely. To schedule a meeting, please email alumnirelations@bennington.edu, call us at 802-440-4680.

For more information on our office, please visit our Institutional Advancement page.

Volunteer

Bennington’s alumni and family volunteers support the College in a dynamic range of ways: Some participate in formal volunteer programs, while others share their time and talents informally, working on short­-term activities or a single event. Below, we’ve outlined a number of different volunteer opportunities. Please contact Alumni Relations to discuss the opportunities that best suit your interests.

Admissions

The Admissions staff aims to attract the most engaged, creative, and unique students to Bennington College, and alumni and parents can support their efforts in the following ways: 

  • Share admissions materials with counselors at local independent or public high schools or with prospective students. Email us to request Bennington’s most recent admissions packet;
  • Talk up Bennington to high school students, parents, and grandparents as well as your friends, coworkers, and acquaintances;
  • Meet a counselor traveling in your region. Admissions counselors regularly travel throughout the country, and the international admissions staff meets with students and secondary schools in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Email Admissions if you would like to meet with a counselor.

Time commitment: Varies depending on level of involvement.

Contact Admissions if you would like to be involved as a volunteer or have other ideas or questions.

Alumni Association

More info coming soon.

Annual Giving

More info coming soon.

Field Work Term

  • Through seven-week full-time work experiences during Field Work Term (FWT), students gain confidence and practical knowledge in their chosen fields. Alumni and family members have provided FWT positions, connections for students, or housing throughout the College's 80-year history.

  • If you might be interested in working with a Bennington student, please read the Information for FWT Employers and contact the FWT office with any work opportunities.

Fundraising

The Office of Institutional Advancement welcomes involvement in seeking alumni and parent support for The Bennington Fund, the fund that annually supports all aspects of the College. Participation is a critical benchmark for foundations as they consider making grants to the College and all gifts are a signal of confidence in Bennington's approach to a liberal arts education. Each academic year, more than a third of the College’s expenses will be covered by private philanthropy from alumni, family, and friends, past and present.

Alumni and family are compelling advocates for the College, making peer solicitations an effective way to seek gifts. Please contact Institutional Advancement for more information on fundraising for Bennington.

Regional Events

Events help to foster the connections between alumni and with the College. Bennington hosts a number of small and large events in major metropolitan cities for social gatherings and to showcase faculty, alumni, or staff presentations/performances throughout the year. The Alumni Relations Office also supports alumni who wish to self-­organize events in their region or host virtual events. The following are just a few of the ways volunteers can be involved:

  • College­-organized events in major metropolitan areas: assist with programming ideas, suggest venues, encourage attendance among alumni, or serve on a host committee;
  • Alumni­-organized regional or virtual gatherings: coordinate a cocktail party at a bar or restaurant; gather alumni to see a performance or discussion; host a potluck dinner or brunch at your home; or organize a virtual event; or suggest programming for a virtual event. The College can provide email lists and name tags, technical support for a virtual event, and, depending on timing and location, send a Bennington faculty or staff member to attend the event to provide updates from campus.
  • Provide a venue to gather alumni, parents, and students to talk with prospective students and their families.

Please contact Alumni Relations, for further information or to plan an event.

Post-Graduation Support

Still Job Searching? We’re Here for You!

Graduates can receive personalized job search support for up to two years after graduation. Whether you need help enhancing your applications, preparing for interviews, or finding the right opportunities, the Career Development and Field Work Term Office is ready to help. Email us or book an appointment directly in Handshake to get started.

Transcript Requests

  • Electronic PDF Transcripts: Bennington has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to provide electronic PDF transcripts. The fee for an electronic PDF of your transcript is $3.90 ($1.00 delivery method fee + $2.90 processing fee) per email address. After the request is processed, your transcript will be mailed electronically. If you are sending your transcript via the Electronic Exchange to another participating college, the cost is reduced to $2.90 per school. You can order transcripts using any major credit card. Your card will only be charged after your order has been completed. Please allow 7 business days for processing.

  • Paper TranscriptsYou may still order a free hard copy transcript by completing the form and returning it to the Registrar’s Office. Please be sure to sign the form, and allow up to 10 business days for your request to be processed. While the College does not pay for expedited shipping, we do accept pre-paid shipping labels purchased by the individual to be attached to their transcript mailing. These labels can be emailed to our office along with the request form. 

Replacement Diploma Request

Please use this form.

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