Frequently Asked Questions

Membership of the OBA Network is available to:

• Alumni and students of all Saïd Business School degree programmes
• Alumni and students of all Saïd Business School postgraduate diploma programmes
• Eligible participants of Saïd Business School Executive Education programmes
• Alumni of all University of Oxford degree programmes

Your alumni number can be found at the top of emails you receive from the OBA Network. You can also request your alumni number and we will email it to you.

Alumni Cards are issued by the Central University and are administered upon completion of your course. If you have lost your card you may request a replacement.

You can do this yourself by visiting the update your details page or simply email us at alumni@sbs.ox.ac.uk.

The OBA eNewsletter is sent monthly and will update you with the latest news and events, and you may also receive additional notices and invitations based on your location and interests. To ensure you receive relevant emails from us, please update your details regularly.

You may also:

• Connect with us on LinkedIn and become a member of the OBA LinkedIn group
• Visit the Events section on the website

Sometimes our emails can end up in junk folders, so please ensure you add alumniupdates@sbs.ox.ac.uk and alumni@sbs.ox.ac.uk to your safe senders list.

It is also possible that your contact details may be out of date or you may have chosen an alternative address to have our communications sent to so please check we have the correct email address for you.

Please also check your mail preferences in-case you have opted not to receive one or more of our communication types.

We love to share news about our alumni achievements and help you make useful connections across the network. If you'd like to submit your news for us to share, please contact Grace Robinshaw.

If you are an alumnus/a of Saïd Business School, you may request a lifelong email address. Unfortunately we are unable to provide them to an Oxonian that completed a programme with another department.

Please complete the Webmail Registration form to request an OBA webmail account. 

All webmail accounts are hosted by 365 and you may login via the 365 Portal.

Please remember the login details to access your webmail are not the same as your OBA username and password to access the OBA Network website.

Please contact the IT Service desk by emailing it@sbs.ox.ac.uk or phoning them on +44 (0) 1865 288868 to reset your password. 

Please read our Webmail Support Guide for information on how to setup your account different devices.

Our IT Service Desk are available by phone on +44 (0) 1865 288868, or by emailing it@sbs.ox.ac.uk

The team are available 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday (UK Time) and happy to help with webmail enquiries. Requests outside of these times will be followed up on the next working day.

The OBA regional Chapters support and co-ordinate various events and activities for all OBA Network members living in their regions. Visit the Regional Chapters section to find out if there is a Chapter in your area.

We also have a growing network of Regional Ambassadors to cover areas that don’t currently have representation by a Chapter. Visit the Regional Ambassador page to connect with an Ambassador near you. 

If you are a member of a regional Chapter, contact your local Committee Chair with details of your event. Visit the relevant Chapter page for contact details. If you would like to add your event to the Events section of the OBA Network website please contact alumni@sbs.ox.ac.uk.

Oxford Business Alumni Network members and external companies can recruit top talent from Saïd Business School. Vacancies, which you post with us, can be published to various groups (alumni, current postgrads/undergrads), depending on the requirements you specify in your job description.

Contact careers@sbs.ox.ac.uk for more information.

OBA Chapters are led by dedicated and engaged alumni volunteers who support and co-ordinate various events and activities for all OBA Network members living in their particular region. 

All OBN Network members are eligible to join regional Chapters. Once you have logged in to the OBA Network visit your Chapter Membership page where you can join and manage your membership to all the Chapters.

If your region doesn't currently have representation by an OBA Chapter there may be a Regional Alumni Ambassador in your area. Visit the Alumni Ambassadors section to find out more.

Please contact Grace Robinshaw if you wish to publicise an event. If this is a Chapter event, please contact Linda Triangolo.

If there is a regional Chapter in your area, contact your local Committee Chair with details of your event. If you would like to add your event to the Events section of the OBA Network website please contact alumni@sbs.ox.ac.uk

On average the Oxford there are two main reunions held each year.  These are:

• Reunion Weekend (Oxford)
• OBA Dinner (London)

You can search and apply for jobs specially targeted to Saïd alumni by visiting Careers@Saïd.

If you are a member of the OBA Directory, search the Job Board for a range of roles posted by alumni peers and by the School’s career service. 

Oxford Business Alumni Network members and external companies can recruit top talent from Saïd Business School. Vacancies, which you post with us, can be published to various groups (alumni, current postgrads/undergrads), depending on the requirements you specify in your job description.

There are three ways you can post a vacancy:

• Register as a recruiter on Careers@Saïd
• Email careers@sbs.ox.ac.uk.
• If you are a member of the Oxford Business Community post your vacancy on the Job Board. 

Once your degree has been conferred at a degree ceremony either in person or in absentia, you will automatically receive a degree certificate. It will either be presented to you by your college on the day of the graduation ceremony, or posted to you.

Students who have completed an award bearing non-matriculated course (certificate or diploma) with the Department for Continuing Education will receive an award certificate from the Department.

You can order a replacement certificate from the University at a cost of £30.

If you have passed your examinations and have not had your degree conferred at a degree ceremony, or if you have attended a ceremony but require proof of your award to present to a third party, you can request a degree confirmation letter free of charge. The letter will confirm that you have successfully completed your course at the University of Oxford, the dates of attendance and the classification you received.

More information about degree certificates is available on the University's website at www.ox.ac.uk/students/graduation/certificates

Requests for information about your degree from employers, prospective employers or from other educational institutions, funding bodies or recognised voluntary organisations can be answered by the University's Degree Conferrals Office with your permission.

Requests must be made via email to Degree Conferrals (degree.conferrals@admin.ox.ac.uk). The request must include a signed release form (dated within the last year), as well as the following information:

• Full name
• Date of birth
• Name of college
• Dates of attendance
• Degree awarded.

Appropriate requests will receive a response within seven working days.

Please go to Reception and present your alumni card. If you do not have this, the Reception staff will confirm your alumni status with the Alumni Relations Office. You will then be able to access the ground floor and Sainsbury Library during the week (starting at 9am), and the ground floor, only on Saturdays (starting at 9am). Access cards must be returned to the front desk by 7pm on the same day (4pm on Saturday).

An OULS Bodleian Reader card is required before alumni can gain access to any information housed in the Sainsbury library. Matriculated alumni of the University of Oxford can obtain an OULS Bodleian reader’s card, by following these instructions.

The Sainsbury Library is a part of the Bodleian Libraries and therefore a Bodleian Reader’s card is required before alumni can gain access. Matriculated alumni of the University of Oxford can obtain a Bodleian Reader’s card for free by following the instructions on the Bodleian Libraries website and checking the information provided for University of Oxford Degree Holders.

Library access is only available during staffed hours (Monday-Friday 9am – 4:45pm, till 6:45pm during term time) and alumni need to report to the main reception desk on arrival. Please contact library@sbs.ox.ac.uk for further information.

Membership to either of these clubs is managed directly by the club themselves. Your OBA Network membership or Oxford Alumni Card from the University of Oxford Alumni Office, does not afford automatic membership. Please visit the clubs' membership links for more information:

• Oxford Union
• Oxford and Cambridge Club

There are many ways you can help recruit new talent for the School.

You can become an OBA Ambassador. When prospective students request to speak with alumni about a particular course, they can be matched with Ambassadors via email. Visit the Volunteer Schemes page for more information.

Further educational opportunities are widely available for alumni interested in business and you may benefit from preferential alumni rates. Visit our Executive Education and Online Programme pages for more details.

The School's degree programmes on offer include the full-time MBA, 1+1 MBA, Executive MBA, multiple masters programmes and a doctoral programme. Visit the respective pages to find out about Open Days and further information.

The main University alumni association recognises two levels of affiliation: full and associate. Your affiliation will determine whether or not you are eligible for an Oxford Alumni Card and other benefits.

Full status - awarded to matriculated undergraduate and post-graduate students.
Associate status - awarded to a range of non-matriculating students, including anybody who has completed an Open Programme Executive Education Course of consecutive 4 days or more.

Read more about eligibility for Oxford Alumni membership.

Full alumni status is awarded automatically on expiration of the University card at the end of your course. You should receive your Alumni Card from your College or the School (selected courses), which includes your Alumni Number in the format 8-******** , used to register for the Oxford Business Alumni Network and for Oxford Alumni Online. If you do not know your Alumni Number, please contact us at alumni@sbs.ox.ac.uk.

As a full Oxford Alumni member, you will be able to:

• Register for an Oxford Alumni Card, which identifies you as a member of the University's international body of alumni and carries your unique identification number. It also includes associated benefits with businesses, shops, restaurants, hotels, and more.
• Join a University of Oxford Alumni Network such as a regional branch, Oxford10, and interest-focused and subject-related networks.
• Participate in events with fellow Oxonians at UK or international locations.
• Benefit from lifelong careers support and a range of career-related events and services.
• Receive the latest news from Oxford by registering for the monthly e-newsletter Oxford Today Extra and receive your bi-annual copy of Oxford Today.
• Access exclusive University of Oxford merchandise for alumni.
• Gain access to the many Oxford colleges during a return visit to Oxford

Alumni with Associate status are able to:

• Register for an Oxford Alumni Card, which identifies you as an associate of the University's international body of alumni and carries your unique identification number. It also includes associated benefits with businesses, shops, restaurants, hotels, and more.
• Join selected University of Oxford Alumni Networks such as a regional branch, Oxford10, and interest-focused and subject-related networks.
• Participate in selected events with fellow Oxonians at UK or international locations.
• Receive the latest news from Oxford by registering for the monthly e-newsletter Oxford Today Extra.
• Access exclusive University of Oxford merchandise for alumni

If you are a current matriculated student, you can login to CareerConnect, and under the Resource Library, you can find updated information and news in the UK Visa Information. The International Student Advisory Service, University of Oxford, also gives a presentation a couple of times per academic year at the School, regarding visas if you plan to stay in the UK after your course.

If you have recently become an alumnus, you can login to CareerConnect (CC) with your newly provided CC username and password, and follow the above path to find UK Visa information.

You should also visit the UK Border Agency website for full details on visa categories and conditions. It is advised that you monitor this website for any changes in policy.