Alumni Perks

Celebrate the Yellow Jackets for Life Spirit!

Center for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement
(440) 826-2104, bwalumni@bw.edu

BW is better than ever because of alumni like YOU! You are one of 50,000 people authoring the Baldwin Wallace story…through your achievements, your memories, your impact and your generosity.

The Center for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement helps you stay connected to one another and to BW through communications, networking, social and volunteer opportunities. We look forward to offering both in-person and virtual ways to stay in touch in the coming year. Stay connected and look for updates in your email and on YJ4L social media. We love hearing from you - please keep in touch with our update form.

The YJ4L Spirit is Everywhere!

Share Your Pride: Share Your News

Recent job change, award, marriage or move? We want to celebrate your life events. Keep BW and other alumni informed by completing our alumni update form.

Class Notes

Stay up-to-date with classmates and their life milestones through class notes.

Wear Brown and Gold with Pride

Visit the BW Bookstore to see the latest gear, traditional and trending styles and online specials.

Style Your Ride

Request a free static-cling alumni decal for your car by sending an email to bwalumni@bw.edu.

Feeling Nostalgic?

Check out the words and music to the Baldwin Wallace Alma Mater and Fight Song or the School Spirit Song that was popular from 1900 to early 1960s.

Alumni Social Media

Follow us and post your memories and current photos on social media:

Join Our Facebook Communities:

Official Baldwin Wallace University Community
70s Alumni Community
80s Alumni Community
90s Alumni Community

Bring BW to Your Screens

Personalize your digital spaces with desktop wallpapers, Facebook cover photo, Twitter and more.

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Save Money: Tuition Discount for You

Want to explore another undergraduate degree? Alumni can receive a 20% tuition discount off part-time undergraduate tuition charges.

Alumni Scholarship for Your Family

Children and grandchildren of BW graduates are eligible to receive an Alumni Scholarship Award of $2,000 per year.

Audit a Class

Interested in taking a course not for credit? Alumni can audit undergraduate and graduate courses on a space-available basis for a reduced cost.

Professional Development

BW Professional Development offers career-focused seminars and workshops.

Alumni receive a 20% discount on professional development non-credit, open enrollment courses.

Create Your Will for Free

BW has partnered with FreeWill, a simple, accessible will-writing platform that allows you to create or update your will and protect your loved ones, think about your beneficiaries, and support causes close to your heart. This resource can take the anxiety out of helping plan for the future. Get started today on creating your will.
Support Current Students: Fund for BW

Donate directly to the Fund for BW and support current students. Unrestricted gifts from alumni allow the University to meet the immediate needs of our students, provide crucial scholarships and financial aid as well as ensure resources for all BW students to pursue their dreams.
Stay Engaged: Volunteer with a BW Organization

Give back to your alma mater by participating in a BW volunteer organization. Proximity to campus is not a requirement as many meetings are now held virtually, and there are many ways to get involved. Learn more about volunteer opportunities.

Participate in an Event

Check your inbox and keep tabs on YJ4L social media for updates and invitations to alumni events. We plan to continue offering both virtual and in-person engagement opportunities, including events on campus and in other regions of the U.S. Stay current with the alumni event calendar.

Haven't seen an email from BW lately? Submit your current email and other contact information updates.

Cheer on the Yellow Jackets

We welcome fans in the stands at BW's various sporting events. You may also cheer on your favorite teams by following live action on WBWC or yellowjackets.com, where you will also find game summaries, stats, team rosters and more.

Nominate a YJ4L for an Award

BW celebrates the achievements of alumni with several major awards. Take a look at criteria and online nomination forms for the Alumni Merit Award, Athletics Hall of Fame, Conservatory Alumni Achievement Award and Family Heritage Award. No extensive research required - we'll do the heavy lifting for you!

Contact Us

Contact us with questions and ideas of things you'd like to see from BW.
Connect to Campus Resources: Career Resources

The BW Career Center provides access to resources and free career advising appointments during certain times of the year. Alumni may also post internships and jobs at their organizations to Handshake, a platform managed by the career center.

Conservatory of Performing Arts

The talents and sounds of BW students, faculty and alumni can be enjoyed in-person or live stream.

Explore BW History

Grindstone yearbooks are available online, all the way back to 1897! Please note, yearbooks from the 1990s to the present are still being scanned. View more information on the Ritter Library website.

Ritter Library

Alumni with a State Library of Ohio card can borrow materials from Ritter Library. Apply online for a free card.

To access BW discounts and services, you may need to show an Alumni ID card. To request your ID card, call (440) 826-2104 or email bwalumni@bw.edu.

Campus Location

Center for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement
Bonds Hall
275 Eastland Road
Berea, Ohio

Mailing Address