About the Association

Our Mission

“To strengthen and perpetuate the bond of friendship formed in college days, to ad- vance the welfare – spiritual and temporal – of its members and to further the interests of alma mater.” This was our mission 125 years ago, and it still is.

Who’s in the Alumni Association?

Johnnie Standup You’re automatically in if you attended Saint John’s for at least a year as an undergraduate or a School of Theology student.

Membership is FREE! Get access to JohnniesConnect invitations to events and reunions, the Saint John’s Magazine, other publications and more.

About the Association

The Alumni Association was founded in 1882 by Rev. Joseph Cotter, Class of 1870. Since then, members have kept in touch with each other and Saint John’s through Homecoming, reunions, hundreds of Johnnie Standups, class letters, the Saint John’s Magazine and an alumni directory (currently online in the form of JohnniesConnect).

Today the Association is over 22,000 strong, with members in every state and 61 countries. In 2007-2008, alumni held events from St. Cloud to Hong Kong to the Bahamas.

The Association supports the University through four cornerstones of service:

Hong Kong Alumni Alumni Connections
Mobilizing and engaging the alumni community through class committees, chapters, events, awards and communications.

Student Recruitment
Supporting the Admissions Office in recruiting the next generation of Johnnies and Bennies.

1971 Alumni Day Student Preparation
Mentoring current students as well as supporting internships and career explorations. Helping students prepare for life after graduation.

Resource Development
Supporting the annual fund through annual class giving.

What’s the Alumni Board?

The Alumni Board of Directors is the governing body, made up of alumni who serve three-year terms. Board members foster lifelong relationships with alumni and friends of Saint John's. They dem- onstrate how alumni can become involved and active in supporting alma mater.

How Can I Get Involved?

There’s a role for you – no matter where you live or how much time you have. For a list of ways to be involved, please go to Getting Involved.