{"id":158487,"date":"2024-08-06T11:38:27","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T09:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alumniunige.ch\/?page_id=158487"},"modified":"2024-11-12T10:04:29","modified_gmt":"2024-11-12T09:04:29","slug":"faq-english","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alumniunige.ch\/en\/faq2\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row\"><div class=\"vc_row vc_custom_1511613119705 tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* tdc_composer_block - inline css att *\/\n.vc_custom_1511613119705{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }.tdi_2,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n\t\t\t\t    display: block;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: 100%;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_2:before,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_2:after{\r\n\t\t\t\t    display: table;\r\n\t\t\t\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }.tdi_4 > .wpb_wrapper,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_4 > .wpb_wrapper > .tdc-elements{\r\n\t\t\t\t    display: block;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_4 > .wpb_wrapper > .tdc-elements{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: 100%;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_4 > .wpb_wrapper > .vc_row_inner{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_4 > .wpb_wrapper{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t    height: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\r\n<h1>FAQ<\/h1>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Version fran\u00e7aise&#8221; color=&#8221;pink&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Falumniunige.ch%2Ffaq-miroir&#8221;]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"tdi_5\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_6  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_6,\r\n                .tdi_6 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }.tdi_6,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_6 .tdc-columns{\r\n\t\t\t\t    display: block;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_6 .tdc-columns{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: 100%;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_6:before,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_6:after{\r\n\t\t\t\t    display: table;\r\n\t\t\t\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_8  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span6\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_8{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }.tdi_8 > .wpb_wrapper,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_8 > .wpb_wrapper > .tdc-elements{\r\n\t\t\t\t    display: block;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_8 > .wpb_wrapper > .tdc-elements{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: 100%;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_8 > .wpb_wrapper > .vc_row_inner{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_8 > .wpb_wrapper{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t    height: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text]\r\n<h4><strong>Definitions<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;modern&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What does alumni mean?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1710854777165-72270a39-cff0&#8243;][vc_column_text]Alumni are former students of a school, college or university. Although the term comes from the Latin word <em>alumni<\/em> (plural of <em>alumna\/us<\/em>), originally meaning \u201cstudents\u201d, it was the Anglo-Saxon countries that initially adopted the term to refer to associations of former university students.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text]\r\n<h4><strong>Logging in and navigating the platform<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;modern&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How can I log into my UNIGE Alumni account?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1710854688956-6076d74f-3533&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<ol class=\"type1\">\r\n \t<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/alumniunige.ch\/en\/login-2-2\/\">the login page<\/a>;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Enter the username and password that you received by email after your application to join Alumni UNIGE was approved.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;I\u2019ve forgotten my username and\/or password&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1710854688977-2ea9a5c2-d10a&#8221;][vc_column_text]You can request a new password at any time:\r\n<ol class=\"type1\">\r\n \t<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/alumniunige.ch\/en\/login-2-2\/\">login page<\/a>;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click on \u201cForgotten your password?\u201d;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Enter your username or your email address;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click on \u201cRequest a new password\u201d.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nYou will receive an email (at the address saved in your Alumni UNIGE profile) with your username and a new password. Usernames generally take the form of: firstname.lastname. If you have forgotten your username, please send an email to: <span class=\"obfuscated_link_text\">alumni@unige.ch<\/span>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;I\u2019m having trouble logging into my UNIGE Alumni account&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1710854688998-19772b46-5b1f&#8221;][vc_column_text]See the previous question if you\u2019ve forgotten your username or password. Otherwise, your account may be blocked because you have not paid your membership fee. If that\u2019s the case, you will receive the following error message: \u201cYour account has been deactivated because you have not paid your membership fee. It will be reactivated as soon as we receive your payment. If you have any questions, please send an email to <a href=\"mailto:alumni@unige.ch\">alumni@unige.ch<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How do I submit a job offer?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1710854958162-0c5049a3-03ce&#8221;][vc_column_text]If you wish to promote a job offer within our alumni community, we invite you to submit it via our website: <a href=\"https:\/\/alumniunige.ch\/en\/career#post-job-ad\">https:\/\/alumniunige.ch\/en\/career#post-job-ad<\/a>. Please note that publication comes with a fee.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text]\r\n<h4><strong>Alumni <\/strong><strong>UNIGE <\/strong><strong>Benefits\r\n<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;modern&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How do I register for university sports as a member?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1710857760352-9505d250-e850&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\r\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Log in to the <a href=\"https:\/\/alumniunige.ch\/login-2\/\">Alumni UNIGE<\/a> portal.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click on the \u201cSports\u201d tab on our alumni platform (left-hand menu).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Once redirected to the UNIGE sports site, enter your profile (if not already created) and click \u201csave\u201d.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose the desired activity from the drop-down list, then click \u201csearch\u201d and \u201cregister\u201d.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Proceed with online payment.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How do I register for UNIGE cultural activities as a member?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1710858358897-8947f914-57a1&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\r\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Request a \u201cconfirmation d\u2019appartenance\u201d (Membership Certificate) to <a href=\"mailto:alumni@unige.ch\">alumni@unige.ch<\/a>. This must be updated every semester (or each calendar year for annual courses).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Send the certificate, dated for the current month, to the Cultural Service office (<a class=\"obfuscated-link\" href=\"mailto:culture@unige.ch\"><span class=\"obfuscated-link-text\">culture@unige.ch<\/span><\/a>), who will then activate your alumni status on their platform.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Once your status on culture.unige.ch has been updated, log in to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unige.ch\/dife\/culture\/user\/signin\">Culture<\/a> account and follow the instructions.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How do I benefit from discounts on Projekt Neptun?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1710858465979-6653a161-e444&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\r\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\r\nOrders are placed on<a href=\"https:\/\/alumniunige.ch\/portal\/public\/QF0KDZmolK8VDROfgOTMZ2OHKVBP5wWb\"> https:\/\/projektneptun.ch\/en\/.<\/a> On the identification page prompted during the ordering process, click on \u201cValidation by Code\u201d to access the online stores and insert the code provided in the email announcing the offer.\r\n\r\nPlease request a \u201cconfirmation d\u2019appartenance\u201d (Alumni UNIGE Membership Certificate) to <a href=\"mailto:alumni@unige.ch\">alumni@unige.ch<\/a>, which you can enclose with your purchase. This document must be renewed for each new offer.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How do I register for courses at the Maison de Langues (MdL) as a member?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1710858575281-f04a4355-c6e4&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\r\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\r\nTwice a year, an email with all the registration information is sent to our members.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How do I register for Uni3 conferences as a member?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1710858603159-4992a747-579d&#8221;][vc_column_text]\r\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\r\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\r\nUni3 conferences are free (upon registration) for our members as well. You can register by sending an email to the Uni3 secretariat (<a href=\"mailto:uni3@unige.ch\">uni3@unige.ch<\/a>) and specifying that you are a member of Alumni UNIGE.\r\n\r\nN.B.: Online registration is reserved for Uni3 members only.\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How can I get a discount on subscriptions to Alumni\u2019s partner newspapers and magazines?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1710858926469-d19cd9d1-1033&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\r\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\r\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alumniunige.ch\/en\/login-2-2\/\">Log in<\/a> to our platform.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click on the \u201cServices &amp; privileges\u201d tab and select the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/alumniunige.ch\/portal\/connector\/cms\/external?pageId=397&amp;hashToken=89e9dbe9d35100bbba9551069aaed5cf\">abonnements aux journaux et magazine<\/a>\u201d link.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose your preferred newspaper or magazine and click on the corresponding \u201cDemande d\u2019abonnement\u201c link to select the offer that suits you (digital or print+digital).<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click on \u201cJ\u2019en profite&#8221; and enter your email address. You will then be contacted by the relevant Customer Service.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How can I get a discount on our partners\u2019 insurance products?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1710859082097-cc4e277e-4f56&#8243;][vc_column_text]\r\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\r\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n<div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\">\r\n<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element \">\r\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alumniunige.ch\/en\/login-2-2\/\">Log in<\/a> to our platform.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Click on the &#8220;Services &amp; privileges&#8221; tab and select the desired insurance.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fill out the \u201cFormulaire de demande&#8221; at the bottom of the page. You will then be contacted by the relevant Customer Service.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text]\r\n<h4><strong>Invoicing and membership fee<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;modern&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How can I pay my membership fee?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1511711876311-e28fad44-05ef&#8221;][vc_column_text]There are several ways you can pay your fee. If you are paying from outside Switzerland, <strong>you must indicate the 27-digit reference number on the bill, or your invoice number<\/strong> (in the field marked \u201cCommunication to beneficiary\u201d or similar). If you don\u2019t have either of these numbers, you can indicate your Alumni UNIGE username. More details regarding membership fees are available under \u201cJoin &gt; Fees\u201d or on the Alumni UNIGE platform.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;I did not receive an invoice for my membership fee. How can I get an invoice?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1511712024115-12b5f579-d6e9&#8243;][vc_column_text]Access to the platform is provided free of charge for the first year to new graduates. Invoices are sent by email to the address recorded in your Alumni UNIGE profile. If you did not receive the email, check your junk mail. If you have changed your email address, kindly inform us at alumni@unige.ch. You can find your invoice in the messaging system on our platform:\r\n<ol class=\"type1\">\r\n \t<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/alumniunige.ch\/en\/login-2-2\/\">login page<\/a> and enter your username and password;<\/li>\r\n \t<li>2. Click on \u201cMy profile\u201d on the left side of the screen and select \u201cMy messages\u201d.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Where can I find the invoice for my membership fee?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1511715020782-b6bdad2b-c1d0&#8243;][vc_column_text]The invoice is available in the personal account on our platform under Personal account &gt; My bank account.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Where can I find the invoice number for my membership fees?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1709820895186-818d3c94-f041&#8243;][vc_column_text]Open the PDF file attached to the email containing your invoice, or find the latter on our platform, under Personal account &gt; My bank account; the number is given under \u201cPosition No.\u201d (e.g. 16958). You can also find the number on your receipt, under \u201cr\u00e9f\u00e9rence\u201d (e.g. 101442000007000000000xxxxxx).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How much is the membership fee?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1511715069726-b5e57a4c-cc27&#8243;][vc_column_text]The annual membership fee is CHF 50.00, or you can pay a lifetime membership fee of CHF 1,000.00. These amounts were set at the annual general meeting on 3 June 2009 and have not changed since. They are listed on your invoice. [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How long is a membership fee valid for?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1709820191165-fc4ec85d-8b12&#8243;][vc_column_text]Membership fees are valid for one calendar year. For example, the 2024 membership fee allows you to benefit from the advantages of the Alumni UNIGE Association until December 31, 2024. It is not possible to carry over the membership fee to the following year.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Is the membership fee waived for new members?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1711023300337-55d6e8c1-be91&#8243;][vc_column_text]In accordance with the association\u2019s bylaws, the first membership fee is waived exclusively for new graduates. For instance, the 2024 graduates do not pay a fee for 2025.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;I just graduated from the University of Geneva, or from Continuing Education (DAS and above). Do I have to pay the membership fee?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1511715115750-10c0183e-ef04&#8243;][vc_column_text]The membership fee is waived for the first year after you graduate. If you have mistakenly received an invoice, please send an email to (<a href=\"mailto:alumni@unige.ch\"><span class=\"obfuscated_link_text\">alumni@unige.ch<\/span><\/a>).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;I live abroad. Do I have to pay my membership fee?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;abroad-members&#8221;][vc_column_text]Ordinary members of the association living outside Switzerland, with the exception of neighbouring France (departments of Ain and Haute-Savoie), are exempt from paying membership fees. In this sense, don\u2019t forget to inform us of any change of address<em>.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;After graduating from the University of Geneva, I enrolled in another programme at the University. Do I still have to pay membership fees?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1511715236859-d400d43a-8928&#8243;][vc_column_text]Upon request, members who re-register at the UNIGE keep their benefits for the duration of their studies and are exempt from paying membership fees during this period. Please send us an email once your studies are completed in order to regularize your situation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How can I receive my membership invoice and QR code by post (payment in Switzerland only)?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1711023452905-c1472743-f9c4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Submit a request by email (<a href=\"mailto:alumni@unige.ch\">alumni@unige.ch<\/a>), providing your contact details. We\u2019ll then send you the invoice by post.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion]<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_column tdi_10  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span6\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_10{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }.tdi_10 > .wpb_wrapper,\r\n\t\t\t\t.tdi_10 > .wpb_wrapper > .tdc-elements{\r\n\t\t\t\t    display: block;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_10 > .wpb_wrapper > .tdc-elements{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: 100%;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_10 > .wpb_wrapper > .vc_row_inner{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t}.tdi_10 > .wpb_wrapper{\r\n\t\t\t\t    width: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t    height: auto;\r\n\t\t\t\t}\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text]\r\n<h4><b>Articles of association, notifications, and leaving Alumni UNIGE\r\n<\/b><\/h4>\r\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion style=&#8221;modern&#8221; shape=&#8221;square&#8221; active_section=&#8221;&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;As a UNIGE graduate, am I automatically a member of the association?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1511714936574-9f0c28de-244d&#8221;][vc_column_text]As a graduate of the University of Geneva, you\u2019re not automatically a member of our association. To join us, just fill out the form on <a href=\"https:\/\/alumniunige.ch\/en\/join\/\">this page<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Do members have an ID number or a membership card?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1711023852260-77afc3fe-0e6f&#8221;][vc_column_text]Our members do not have an Alumni identification number or a membership card. However, we provide membership confirmations (\u201cconfirmations d\u2019appartenance\u201d) upon request.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;I have a degree from the HES-SO. Can I become a member of Alumni UNIGE?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1711023879740-156208f3-559e&#8221;][vc_column_text]Unfortunately, your diploma from HES<em>&#8211;<\/em>SO Gen\u00e8ve does not make you eligible for our association. We encourage you to get in touch with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hes-so.ch\/en\/master\/hes-so-master\/alumni\">HES-SO alumni community<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;I have a degree from the IHEID. Can I become a member of Alumni UNIGE?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1711023908234-1965bb1a-8085&#8243;][vc_column_text]Yes, we accept alumni from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID). Please send a copy of your diploma to <a href=\"mailto:alumni@unige.ch\">alumni@unige.ch<\/a> for the review of your application.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;What is an Associate Member?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1511714936543-46279802-5938&#8243;][vc_column_text]An Associate Member is a member of our association who has the same rights and duties as regular members but does not meet the criteria for ordinary membership. Former or current teaching staff, as well as exchange students, may be admitted as associate members if they demonstrate a particular interest in the Association and the University of Geneva. For further information, <a href=\"https:\/\/alumniunige.ch\/en\/join\/\">click here<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;How do I become a Lifetime Member?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1711023997992-b3302ba9-2603&#8243;][vc_column_text]You can simply transfer the sum of CHF 1,000 to our account, marked &#8220;Lifetime membership&#8221;, at any time of the year and regardless of when you joined. 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