Key resources and services for alumni - University of Birmingham

The University offers a range of benefits exclusively for alumni.

If you live in the region, our Sport & Fitness centre offers discounted annual memberships for alumni, giving you access to a 50m swimming pool, 200-station accessible and inclusive gym, wide variety of fitness classes and expert staff and support as well as other services.

All alumni can enjoy access to a variety of events including reunions, professional networking evenings and interactive seminars with some of our leading academics. Our alumni magazine Old Joe will keep you updated with regular news about the University.

Obtaining a copy of your degree certificate or grade transcripts

You can order a copy of your degree certificate or grade transcripts from the University Online Shop (if you commenced your studies before 2002), and from the University of Birmingham secure document website if you began in 2002 or later. You can email if you need further information on certificates and transcripts. If you require a letter confirming your study at the University, please order these from the online shop.

Supporting entrepreneurs

The University is keen to offer advice and practical support to students and alumni who are looking to start up their own business.

Competition terms and conditions

The Alumni Relations Office runs a number of competitions over the course of the year - here's our terms and conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy University gifts and merchandise?

Clothing and accessories, jewellery, stationery and prints of the University campus are among the merchandise available from our Gifts and Souvenirs store.

How can I keep my @bham.ac.uk email address?

Alumni who graduated during or after Summer 2015 are automatically enrolled in the Alumni email 'for life' service. The service offers:

Continuation of use of your student email account as an alumni after you have graduated*
A 50GB mailbox with a cleaner interface and enhanced features
The use of an @alumni.bham.ac.uk email address
Mail sent to your previous @student.bham.ac.uk address will be delivered to your new @alumni.bham.ac.uk address for three months after your account transitions to alumni status

*Postgraduate Research students will lose access to any existing email and a new email account will be created on Office 365.

For more information, including how to access your Alumni email account, please read the IT Service Desk's Knowledge Base article KB12939 .

If you graduated before Summer 2015, then unfortunately you will not be able to keep your @bham.ac.uk email address.

Can I still be a member of the University library after graduating?

Alumni are eligible for free reference membership of the library for the first 12 months after graduation, with concessionary rates applicable thereafter. You will need to register with the library directly.

When the 12 months free membership is complete, reference membership can be renewed at the concessionary rate of £25, or members can borrow up to six books for an annual rate of £37.50. Please contact Library Services for further details.

What careers support is offered by the University after I graduate?

The University is committed to helping its present and past students pursue the career they want, so Careers Network continues to offer its full range of services for the first two years after graduation.

If you graduated from Birmingham more than two years ago, there are still ways we could help. Visit our events calendar to find out about professional networking events and guest lectures from alumni who have reached the peak of their profession. You could also join our alumni and friends LinkedIn group to network with fellow Birmingham alumni and find out about job vacancies.

If you have a query that is not answered here, contact us and we will be delighted to help. Email the alumni office or phone +44 (0)121 414 2744.