Alumni Representative Program
Bringing Sabancı University alumni together and strengthening our connections!
The Sabancı University Alumni Representative Program is a volunteer-based initiative designed to strengthen communication and solidarity among our alumni, bring Sabancı alumni together across different parts of the world, and maintain their connection with the university.
Our alumni representatives serve as a bridge between their respective communities and the Alumni Relations Office, contributing to the development of a strong and sustainable alumni network.
Our Representative Categories
The program offers representative opportunities in four different categories.
🌍 Domestic City Representative
Brings together Sabancı University alumni living in different cities across Türkiye. Supports the organization of local gatherings, shares event announcements, and strengthens communication among alumni.
• İstanbul
• Ankara
• İzmir
• Kocaeli
• Bursa
• Antalya
🌍 International City Representative
Brings together Sabancı University alumni living in cities around the world. Supports the organization of gatherings, shares event announcements, and strengthens communication among alumni.
- USA: New York, San Francisco, Boston, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington, Cambridge, Chicago, Austin, Houston, Brooklyn
- Germany: Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Cologne
- United Kingdom: London, Cambridge
- The Netherlands: Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht
- Other: Dubai, Zurich, Lausanne, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Barcelona, Madrid, Karachi, Islamabad, Brussels, Leuven
***Following the selection process, the City Representatives select one of their own to serve as the Country Representative.
🎓 High School Representative
Strengthens the connections among Sabancı University alumni who graduated from the same high school. Takes the lead in organizing alumni gatherings and helps introduce Sabancı University to high school students.
1. Kadıköy Anadolu Lisesi
2. Özel Üsküdar Amerikan Lisesi
3. Özel Saint Joseph Fransız Lisesi
4. Tuzla V. Koç Vakfı Koç Özel Lisesi
5. Özel Amerikan Robert Lisesi
6. Özel Saint Benoit Fransız Lisesi
7. Özel Alman Lisesi
8. İstanbul Erkek Lisesi
9. Özel İzmir Amerikan Lisesi
10. Özel Sankt Georg Avusturya Lisesi ve Ticaret Okulu
🤝 EMBA Representative
Maintains communication among EMBA graduates from the same graduating class. Supports class reunions, strengthens alumni connections with the university, and takes the lead in organizing joint activities.
What Do Alumni Representatives Do?
- Build a communication bridge between alumni and the university.
- Support alumni gatherings and events.
- Share alumni feedback, ideas, and suggestions with the Alumni Relations Office.
- Encourage the use of the SUConnect platform.
- Raise awareness of the Geleceğe Söz Ver (Promise for the Future) Scholarship Program.
Who Can Become an Alumni Representative?
All Sabancı University graduates who wish to maintain their connection with the university, have strong communication skills, and are motivated to contribute voluntarily to the alumni community are welcome to apply.
The representative term is three years and may be extended once, subject to approval.
How Can I Apply?
If you would like to contribute to strengthening our alumni community and bringing Sabancı graduates together, you can apply to become part of the Alumni Representative Program.
Apply to Become an Alumni Representative
Applications are reviewed by the Alumni Relations Office. Candidates whose applications are deemed suitable will be contacted and informed about the next steps in the process.
Alumni Representative Handbook
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the alumni representative role paid?
No. The alumni representative role is entirely voluntary.
How much time am I expected to commit?
Representatives are expected to contribute to at least two gatherings, events, or similar engagement activities per year and maintain regular communication with their communities.
How are alumni representatives selected?
Applications are reviewed by the Alumni Relations Office. Candidates are evaluated based on their communication skills, relationships within their communities, and motivation to contribute on a voluntary basis.
Can I receive support when organizing events?
Yes. The Alumni Relations Office supports representatives with event planning and promotion.
Sabancı University Corporate Development and Alumni Relations