At present, the External Programme has no formal alumni association. However, all University of London graduates are eligible to apply for Convocation. Membership allows students to maintain a lifelong link with the University. Life membership of Convocation is offered to all graduates of the University of London at a nominal fee of fifteen pounds sterling.
All Members receive an annual newsletter which gives details of forthcoming meetings and events.
Other benefits to Members include a discount on library membership should they want to join the University Library housed in Senate House, London. It has the right to discuss any matter concerning the University, to make known its views and to make recommendations to the University. As a statutory body of the University it has the right to elect the Chancellor of the University, elect and appoint six Members of the University Council, and hold an annual business meeting at which it is possible to debate matters of importance to the University and to its graduates. Resolutions are communicated to the University Council.