The goal of the Shimer College Alumni Association is to help organize, connect, and engage alumni with each other and with Shimer. The Association is first a network for alums. The Association works to help plan social and networking events for alumni, which may include area reading groups, receptions with Shimer staff, or alumni dinners. Alumni are also encouraged to take a more active role in supporting Shimer through helping to find internship opportunities for students, talking with students regarding prospective careers, and speaking with admitted students.

Every Shimer alum is a member and there are no dues! Alumni may decide for themselves how involved they want to be with the Association and its events, whether attending an occasional social gathering or getting involved in the Association's leadership. To help distribute the work of the Association and increase involvement throughout the country, the Association is managed by the Director of Alumni Relations and an Alumni Board of Directors consisting of regional and at-large alumni directors. Officers include President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Past-President.

If you want to get involved in the new Alumni Association, or just want more information about it, please contact alumni@shimer.edu.