FAQs

Thank you for visiting your Smith online community! To gain full access to the online community -- including a searchable alumni directory, event registration and seamless interaction with all of your other social networks - you will need to create a log-in and complete your profile. Site registration for SmithConnector is restricted to University of Maryland Robert H. Smith School of Business alumni.

Get started now! Go to the First Time Login link on the left navigation to find out what information you will need to get started!

Still have a question? Review the frequently asked questions below or Contact us.

How do I log in?

What can other members see about me?

How do I connect to other social networking sites?

How can I volunteer my time or expertise to help current Smith students or fellow alumni?

Are there any events or activities where I live?

I can create my own group? How?

What happened to the last alumni portal?

If I register on SmithConnector, will I start receiving spam?

How do I contact the managers of SmithConnector?


How do I log in?
If you are having trouble logging in for the first time, please call us at 301.405.4095, and we will help you. If you already registered but have lost your password, follow the links on the Login page to have it resent to you.

What can other members in the community learn about me?
To see what other members of the community can see, go to "My Profile" and click View Mode (not Edit Mode). What you see there on the My Profile tab is what other members can see. You can add new content blocks, photos, games, and other widgets.

How can I connect to other social networking sites?
You can pull your Facebook Badge and your LinkedIn profile straight into your SmithConnector profile. From your "My Profile" page, click on "Add Content" anywhere on the page. You will find many options for adding other social networking sites in the Widgets tab. There, you will also find external RSS feeds that you can add to your SmithConnector profile. Facebook Connect also provides the ability to make automatic updates to your Facebook page while your in SmithConnector. The Facebook Connect icon can be found on the login page.

How can I volunteer my time or expertise to help current Smith students or fellow alumni?
We're so glad you asked! There are TONS of opportunities for you to volunteer to help current Smith students or fellow alumni. Please complete the Stay Engaged form in SmithConnector, and we will be in touch shortly! (The Stay Engaged form will be available once you log in.)

Are there any events or activities where I live?
We have the page just for you! The left navigation link says "Connect in Your Region," and there you will find upcoming activities that we have planned in different regions across the country. But you don't have to wait for us... using the SmithConnector Find Alumni directory, you can find other alumni in your area, send them a message, and even create your own group so you can plan your own activities in your areas. And if you need our help, please let us know. We have support programs for Smith Leaders across the world!

I can create my own group? How?
First you will have to log in, and then, simply go to the Groups tab on Your Profile and you will see a button for creating a new group.

What happened to the last alumni portal?
The Smith alumni portal (also known as the eAlumni portal) has retired so that we could transition and launch SmithConnector (which we hope you will find is a significant improvement!), but we did our best to transfer all of your information, profile updates and preferences to SmithConnector during our transition period. If you believe that some information has been lost, please email us to let us know.

If I register with SmithConnector, will I start receiving spam?
No, we do not sell your information to any third-parties, and you can set your own preferences for how and when we communicate with you through SmithConnector. SmithConnector also allows us to send you targeted messages based on your location, degree and preferences so we hope you will find all of our communications useful. If you do not, please just let us know.

How do I contact the managers of SmithConnector?
See our full Contact page for more information on how to reach us!


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