The alumni Unit is one of the units affiliated with the Vice Deanship of the College for Academic Affairs at the College of Pharmacy, King Saud University. It aims to strengthen the relationship between the college and its graduates from various cohorts by providing them with the necessary support and helping them integrate efficiently into the labor market, in addition to enhancing their connection with the college through various programs. The unit also seeks to empower graduates to build their career paths and develop their skills in line with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030.

Vision

To be a leading and motivating reference for effective communication and continuous development for the graduates of the College of Pharmacy, and an effective assistant in their professional success in line with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 in empowering national competencies.

Mission

It seeks to build a bridge of effective communication and continuous support between the college and its graduates by providing distinguished and diverse services that contribute to developing their skills, enhancing their opportunities in the labor market, and contributing to achieving their professional excellence, thereby strengthening the college's position as a leading educational institution in preparing qualified pharmaceutical cadres.

Objectives

• Graduate Support: Providing professional consultations and academic guidance to keep pace with changes in the fields of pharmaceutical work.
• Sustainable Communication: Establishing effective communication channels between the college and graduates to enhance cooperation and exchange experiences.
• Qualification and Development: Organizing workshops and training courses aimed at developing the professional and personal skills of graduates.
• Enhancing Belonging: Involving graduates in academic and professional activities and events to foster a sense of belonging to the college.

Services Provided by the Unit:

• Providing a graduate database to facilitate communication with them.
• Collecting alumni opinions to develop the alumni unit's services in a way that aligns with their needs and aspirations.
• Providing training opportunities in cooperation with various entities in the pharmaceutical sector.
• Organizing periodic events such as professional and employment forums that open new horizons for graduates.
• Organizing the "Crossroads" conference, which aims to guide College of Pharmacy graduates towards the most suitable career options for them, and provide them with the necessary guidance to achieve success in their future career paths, where the conference hosts experts in the field of pharmacy to provide workshops and seminars to exchange knowledge and developments in the health sector.
• Organizing a distinguished graduation ceremony that reflects the achievements of the graduating students and enhances the spirit of belonging and communication between them and the college.