Office of Alumni & Parent Relations

Alumni Directory

What information is available in the online version of the APU Alumni Directory?
How can I manage the information I want displayed about myself?
Will I receive unsolicited mail or email?
My information in the directory is wrong. How do I change it?
I changed my information but I still haven't received mail from APU/my APU mail is going to my old address.

What information is available in the online version of the APU Alumni Directory?

The first and last name as well as the graduation year is the only information that is available for all APU alumni to see.  In addition, alums can choose to make additional information (mailing address, email address, degree information, and spouse's name, kids' names, phone number, employment information, etc.) available in the online directory. The directory can be searched by current and maiden name, grad year, hometown, state, zip code, if they have photos posted, and number of children.

How can I manage the information I want displayed about myself?

When you login for the first time you will be taken through your Alumni Profile.  On the left of every entry (Name, address, email, education information, etc) there will be a check box.  If you check the box the information directly to the right will be visible for all APU alumni to see when they do a member search.

If you would like to edit the information that is shown after your first time login (whenever you login with your username and password) click the "My Account" button on the top toolbar beneath the APU logo.  This will bring you to your Account information.  There will be check boxes on the left side of all contact information.  If you check the box the information directly to the right will be visible for all APU alumni.

It's important to remember that all the information and services in the online alumni community are password-protected and available only to APU Alumni who are registered users. All alumni must agree to the Terms and Conditions when registering; this agreement prohibits alumni from using the directory for unsolicited mailings. The alumni directory is designed so that only one record can be viewed at a time, limiting the ability to download groups of addresses. In addition, alumni can use "My Account" settings to control which information is available to fellow alums via the online directory.

For a simple address update: Click the "Address Change" button on the left toolbar listed under Community.  This should be used when you move or have just a little information to change.

For a more extensive information update (ie new birth, new job, marriage, etc): After you login to the Cougars' Den click the "My Account" button on the top toolbar under the APU logo.  This will allow you to change all the information on your alumni profile.

All information changes are submitted to the Alumni Office to be entered in the primary alumni database. This way the Alumni Office is also notified of address changes and can make sure all records are consistent with spelling and address formats. All changes are periodically loaded into the online alumni database. All changes should be activated within two (2) business weeks, dependent on the number of updates received.  Please understand that at times we receive many updates and it takes a little longer to enter in the changes.