Frequently Asked Questions

Membership 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 is stated 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.
Please note that online Executive Education participants do not have alumni numbers. 

You can do this through the update your details page.

The OBA eNewsletter is sent monthly and will update you with the latest news and events. Keep your details up to date to ensure you receive it. You can further tailor your communication preferences at any time.

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It is also possible that your contact details may be out of date or you may have chosen an alternative address to have our communications sent to so please check we have the correct email address for you.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

You can request a lifelong email address if you have completed a degree, diploma or in-person Executive Education course from Saïd Business School, and you are opted-in to the OBA Network.

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

All webmail accounts are hosted by 365 and you can 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.

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 OBA 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 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

OBA members can expect a variety of events throughout the year, including:

• Alumni town halls
  An opportunity for alumni to hear about latest developments at the School from staff, faculty and peers. 
• OBA Reunion weekend
  Reunions are held every Autumn for celebrating classes. Each class celebrates quinquennially (every 5 years) based on their course finish year (e.g. 2001-2002 students celebrate in 2007, 2012, etc.).
• Targeted OBA events held in Oxford and around the globe, catering for specific courses, industry sectors and locations.

The School's Career Development Centre is available to postgraduate degree alumni to support you in your career journey. You can access their services through the online careers portal OSCAR.
Additionally, degree and diploma alumni have access to a range of academic databases through the OBA Network.

All OBA Network members can benefit from peer-to-peer networking opportunities and discounts on additional courses (conditions apply).

You can contact our Career Development Team for a consultation on your business needs and read more about how you can recruit our high calibre graduates.
Individual OBA Network members can also promote opportunities to their peers in the OBA LinkedIn group (open to OBA Network members only, applicants will be verified before approval).

Most students and alumni can access these documents through the eDocuments service.
Read more about academic transcripts and degree certificates and confirmation letters.

If your ceremony was held in the last three months please do not place an order but email the Degrees Ceremonies Office.

Otherwise please place your order for certificates with the University online shop.
Read more about degree certificates and letters.

Degrees and diplomas -	The easiest and quickest way to verify your education for a third party is through the eDocuments service. Further options and information can be found here. The Saïd Business School Alumni Relations Office is unfortunately unable to fulfil education verification requests.
Executive Education -	Contact the Alumni Relations Team.
Executive Education, online -	Requests should be sent to the Online Executive Education Team who will contact the relevant course provider.

Yes, alumni and associates can exchange their My Oxford Cards for temporary access cards at reception on arrival. If you do not have a My Oxford Card, please ask reception staff to verify your identity with the Alumni Relations Office, ideally ahead of your arrival.

Temporary access is for the ground floor between the following hours:
Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm
Saturday, 9am to 4pm

A Bodleian Reader card is needed to access resources in the Sainsbury Library, which University of Oxford alumni can apply for here.
Alumni should report to reception on arrival and present their My Oxford Card to get a temporary access card for the School building, or ask reception to verify their identity with the Alumni Relations Office. 

Temporary library access is available during staffed hours:
Monday to Friday, 9am to 6:45pm during term time / 4:45pm out of term time

Please contact library@sbs.ox.ac.uk for further information.

Yes, venue hire is available at both Park End Street and Egrove Park.
Bookings can be made through the Conference Team who will be happy to help with any enquiries, and alumni can benefit from a 10% discount on bookings (conditions apply).

 

Membership is managed by the clubs themselves, and you will need to apply to them directly.
OBA Network membership or alumni/associate status of Oxford University does not afford automatic membership.
Please visit the clubs' websites for more information:

• Oxford Union
• Oxford and Cambridge Club

Help us recruit the best and brightest by referring prospective students to our programme recruitment teams, who will be happy to discuss their future at the School.
Contact details can be found on each of our programme pages below:

• MBAs
• Degrees
• Executive Diplomas
• Executive Education

OBA Network members can benefit from preferential rates on Executive Education courses and some postgraduate degrees and diplomas at the School (conditions apply).

Contact your desired programme's admissions team for further information. 

Separate to your membership of the OBA Network, Oxford University has two levels of graduate affiliation: alumni and associates. Your affiliation determines your eligibility for certain benefits.

Check your eligibility.

Oxford alumni and associates can both apply for My Oxford Cards, receive 15% discount at Blackwells, sign-up to newsletters, and more.
Read more about benefits for Oxford alumni and associates. 

You can find information from the University about visa and immigration rules before, during, and after your studies here.

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