Leavers

Don't forget:
 

Stay in touch
To ensure that we can stay connected and that you receive information and updates from the college in the years ahead, please make sure you update your contact details on our Keep in Touch Form.

Getting your deposit back
Please complete the Request for return of outstanding deposits form to ensure that your battels deposit is returned to you.

Download this printable Leavers' checklist here.

Key information

Student Status & Preparing to Leave the University

All Junior Members are automatically members of Common Room with College student status while they retain student status in the University. This ceases on publication of your examination results, or on being granted Leave to Supplicate for a research degree.

To help prepare you for leaving the University, and to answer your questions about computer and IT access, degree certificates, library access and more, please visit the University pages. Important information about IT access and when this will expire is available on the Preparing to leave website. If you are a PGT student who has been granted an extension for submission of a dissertation, and your deadline now occurs after the original expiry date of your University card, your card will be extended to September 2026 and you will receive an email to confirm this. If you have questions about the expiry date of your University card, and believe it will need extending to support you whilst you complete your studies, please contact academic.office@stx.ox.ac.uk 

We cannot extend access to your Oxford email address beyond your University card expiry date and the University currently does not offer an Email for Life. More details about email addresses for alumni can be found on the University Alumni website. 

Alumni Cards

All alumni can request a My Oxford Card which gives you access to various benefits and offers. To request a card please use the My Oxford Card platform. From your account at My Oxford Online, you can get also exclusive content from the University, update your contact details, and manage your communication preferences. 

Library Services

Please make arrangements to return any library books you have borrowed from the college library. You can leave your books in one of the returns cupboards found in the library or the college foyer, or post them back to us marked for the attention of our Librarian, Philippa Taney.

If you are having difficulties getting your books back to us, please contact us at: librarian@stx.ox.ac.uk.

Alumni Benefits

Become a member of common room
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Become a member of common room

If you would like to continue to have access to College facilities and come in regularly for lunch, Special Dinners and Feasts, you might want to consider becoming a member of common room (MCR). This is a particularly attractive offer for those of you who are staying in (or nearby) Oxford. For non-alumni and non-former Fellows, election by Governing Body is required. A small deposit and a termly subscription fee applies. Fill in the form here to apply.
Visit and stay at St Cross
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Visit and stay at St Cross

Alumni are welcome to stay in College guest rooms for up to 4 consecutive nights and can enjoy lunch up to twice per term - no Common Room membership required.

If you are returning to Oxford for a short stay or visit we would be delighted to welcome you back. We have guest accommodation that alumni can book at the members' rate. If you notify us prior to your visit, we can help you to arrange lunch in College, access to the College punt, and assist with booking meeting rooms. Please see our Stay at St Cross page for more information on rooms.

 
Sharing your news and success
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Sharing your news and success

We love sharing alumni news including career successes, publications, prizes, and other significant public milestones. We do this through our website and print publications. Please email our Development Office with all your news, so we can share it with the wider College community. If you choose to share your news on social media, don't forget to tag us too (@StCrossCollege).

You may also have noticed books written by alumni in the St Cross library. We are proud to celebrate publications from our community and share these with current students, so please let us know if you have published anything and we can look into adding it to our collections.
Career Mentoring
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Careers

St Cross College has a vibrant alumni community of over 6,000 alumni based in over 130 countries throughout the Four Corners of the World. Whether you are still identifying areas that might be of interest to you, or if you already have a particular career path in mind, your fellow St Crossers are here to assist you in your career journey. We have a number of alumni volunteer mentors in a wide range of professional fields happy to support you and answer your questions.
Find out more on our dedicated careers page.
Networking and Events

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Networking and Events

St Cross alumni have access to a wide range of exclusive College events throughout the year. For details about all the latest events, do check the events page regularly. As part of a vibrant network of alumni spread all across the globe, we can help keep you in touch with your fellow St Crossers.

Alumni can apply to get married in Pusey Chapel, with the option to host the wedding breakfast or reception at the College.

You can hire College facilities for conferences or events at a discounted alumni rate, and you can also use the College punts.

If you have any questions regarding local alumni networks, weddings/hiring College venues, or any other alumni benefits, please contact the Development Team at development@stx.ox.ac.uk.
University of Oxford alumni benefits
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University of Oxford alumni benefits

 

As a St Cross alumnus or alumna, you are also part of the wider University of Oxford Alumni community.

Do take a look at the Oxford Alumni information page too for your alumni benefits.
Social media
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Social media

St Cross alumni can stay connected with the College in many ways, and our social media channels offer an easy window into life at St Cross throughout the year. Please click, like, join and follow!
Publications
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Publications

As part of your lifelong membership, you will receive two annual St Cross publications, Crossword and The Record. Crossword is printed and sent to all alumni by post (unless you choose to receive it digitally), whereas The Record is primarily distributed by e-mail. You will also receive a regular alumni & friends e-newsletter, providing you with the latest news and highlights from the College.