University Graduates

How many years after graduation are you still considered a "graduate"?

If one hasn't really started a career. Also we're not talking about specific graduate positions just in general.

Public Comments

1. The rest of your life.
2. You are always a graduate - it just really doesn't come up much once you are out of school. You have the degree after all.
3. You are a graduate till death..........as you have graduated from somewhere it is what seperates you from the rest of the uneducated world.......Most banks take away 'graduate status' after 2 years
4. You're a graduate for life.
5. For ever. I first graduated in 1968 and I'm still a graduate.
6. You are always a graduate! I graduated 12 years ago. So, I am a graduate of Glasgow University.
7. Until you are Considered deceased! ;)
8. If you're talking in terms of work & applying for specific positions, depending on circumstances up to two years, at a stretch three.