Alumni Career Resources

Your York College education doesn't have to end with graduation. Stay a lifelong learner by participating in different educational opportunities. You can also engage in events and activities that allow you to connect with fellow alumni and grow your personal and professional networks. Here are a few ways you can do so:

1. Participate in a virtual Coffee & Conversation: Grow your network while enjoying a virtual cup of coffee with current YCP faculty, alumni, and students in your former area of study. Catch up with your favorite professor and dive deeper into hot topics in your field with Spartans around the globe. 
   
   
2. View one of the Webinars for the Curious Mind: Participate in live webinars and enjoy previously recorded webinars to grow your knowledge and build your skillset. Are you an expert in your field or looking to expand your resume? Consider hosting a webinar for other alumni on a topic you are knowledgeable about!
   
3. Join the YCP Alumni LinkedIn Group to meet Spartans and connect on professional topics.

The Career Development Center offers lifetime access to career and professional development tools and resources to our alumni! You can make an appointment through Handshake (see registration directions below) to discuss:

• Job search
• Career change
• Graduate school
• Networking opportunities
• …and more!

Handshake Access

After July 5, 2023, YCP alumni from all graduating classes prior to August 2022 can register for an account in Handshake for 24/7 access to employers, jobs, recruitment events, and Career Development resources. To register:

• Go to https://ycp.joinhandshake.com to register your account. The page should display “York College of Pennsylvania” above the email field.
• To sign up for an account, you will be prompted to register with your .edu email address on the registration page and then add your school. However, if you no longer have access to their .edu address, simply register using a personal email and then select York College of Pennsylvania from the dropdown menu.
• You will then need to create a unique password for your account and agree to Handshake's Terms of Service. 
• You will then be prompted to fill in your demographic information. Once your information is added, the account is created, and a confirmation email is sent to the email address with which you registered the account. You must click the link in the email confirmation to confirm and use the account.
• Your account will show as Pending until a Career Development member approves it. You may be contacted to verify alumni information. 

Want more information? Please contact the Career Development Center at 717.815.1452 or careerdevelopment@ycp.edu.

Alumni are able to purchase clothing and gifts from the YCP bookstore and receive 15% off their order. To activate the discount, visit the bookstore website and enter the promo code ALUM.

NOTE: This discount cannot be combined with any additional offers.

York College's Graduate and Professional Studies is excited to now offer discounted tuition rates exclusively for alumni for the following graduate programs within the Graham School of Business and the School of Nursing and Health Professions:

School of Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing in the following specialties:

• Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist
• Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
• Nurse Educator
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Graham School of Business

• Master of Accounting
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Arts in Leadership
• Master of Arts in Integrated Marketing Communication
  

View all tuition rates for all graudate programs, including the discounted alumni per credit rate, here.

Attend the upcoming virtual Graduate Program Open House on June 18th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. — Register here.

YCP Alumni Benefits Program
Providing real benefits to help you secure the coverage you need since 1996.

Insurance Products
Auto, Home & Renters ◦ Life ◦ Accidental Death ◦ Travel ◦ Long Term Care ◦ Long Term Disability ◦ Critical Illness ◦ Accident ◦ Hospital Indemnity ◦ Pet ◦ Identity Theft ◦ Small Business ◦ Medicare Supps

Financial Services
› Real Estate Benefits: connect with a network of hand-selected agents—and earn a cash rebate
› Student Loan Refinancing and Mortgages—with special rates
› Advisory Services provide customized, confidential, no-cost guidance from licensed insurance advisors

Eligibility
Most options are available to alumni, students, faculty, and staff, as well as each of their spouses, domestic partners, children, parents, and siblings

Learn More from Our Administrator
Meyer and Associates ◦ https://YCP.MeyerAndAssoc.com/ ◦ 800-635-7801 ◦ Hello@MeyerAndAssoc.com

Liberty Mutual
Liberty Mutual has partnered with York College of PA to offer alumni exclusive savings on quality auto insurance. We also offer discounts such as Multi-Car that could save you even more.* Call 844.879.0570 or visit Liberty Mutual to learn more or get a free quote.

Alumni Home Buyer Assistance Program - In order to foster homeownership in the York City neighborhood north of the campus and to encourage alumni to make their homes and pursue their careers in the York area, York College provides support for selected graduates to reside in certain designated areas of the City of York close to the College’s campus.

The terms of the program assist alumni on a one-time basis in the acquisition of real estate to be used as their principal residences in the designated area.  For additional information, please contact Campus Operations at 717.815.1548. 

Alumni Home Buyer Incentive Program - Additional Information

Available properties

LIBRARY ACCESS UNAVAILABLE WHILE CAMPUS IS CLOSED TO VISITORS DURING COVID-19. BENEFIT WILL RESUME ONCE RESTRICTIONS ARE LIFTED.

Library services for alumni include complimentary borrowing of print books and DVDs and walk-in use of electronic databases. For library hours and further information, please visit www.ycp.edu/library or call 717.815.1304.

NOTE: Because of availability and cost, alumni may not use interlibrary loan, color printing, or scanning services.

Alumni who are residents of Pennsylvania and Maryland are eligible to order York College of Pennsylvania specialized license plates.  Click on your state below to download the application. Fees and other information are included on the form.

PENNDOT license plate form

Maryland: The Maryland license plate is currently being redesigned and not available for purchase. Please check back at a later date for updated information.