Congratulations! You’ve completed your studies, and as you prepare to start your next chapter, there are a few essential things you need to know about your Library and IT access after graduation. Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered with all the details to help you transition smoothly!
Please note, timescales given in this blog are correct at the time of posting, but may be subject to change. It's best to follow these steps as soon as you can after finishing your course.
What changes after you finish your course?
Once your final exams are done and your submissions completed, your faculty’s student business team will mark your student status as "Completed." Here’s what happens next:
- You’ll lose access to Pegasus.
- You’ll lose access to any data or files you have saved on your University H Drive or OneDrive.
- Software downloads will no longer be available to you.
- Most Library electronic resources, such as eBooks and journals, will no longer be accessible.
What happens after you graduate?
Graduation is an exciting milestone, and following your ceremony, your account will enter suspension mode. This usually happens in early December of your graduation year, and you’ll receive an email notification two weeks prior to give you all the specifics. Once suspended, here's what will no longer be accessible:
- Your student email account.
- Myplace, where you may have stored course materials.
- University OneDrive, along with any files you’ve saved there.
- Editing or saving documents in Office365 apps (though you’ll still be able to view documents saved on your device).
- All University systems you previously accessed.
Your Library access
The good news is, you’ll still have reference access to the Library from the end of June until mid-August after finishing your course. While you can enter the Library and browse materials, borrowing books and accessing electronic resources won’t be an option during this time.
Want to keep borrowing privileges? You can apply for a Graduate membership! Keep in mind, though, that this membership doesn’t include electronic resources.
Access to electronic resources
Current University licences permit Alumni access to more than 20 electronic resources, including:
- AM Research Skills
- Mass Observation Online
- National Theatre Collections 1 & 2
- Sage Research Methods
- Teacher Reference Center.
To get access, you’ll need to register and log in through the Strathclyde Connect Alumni site. Find out more on our LibGuide.
Things you should do now
Before your access changes, take a moment to prepare. These quick steps can save you a lot of hassle down the road:
- Save your important information from Pegasus.
- Download anything you want to keep from your H Drive, OneDrive, or Myplace.
- Update your email address on external services. If you’ve been using your university email for registrations or accounts, switch to a personal email now.
- Archive your email inbox. Forward important emails to your personal account or create a .pst file using Outlook.
- Let people know where they can reach you! Set up an automatic reply or out-of-office message on your University email. Follow instructions for Outlook on the web or the Outlook app.
Feeding back
How was your experience of the University Library? Fill in our super-short Graduation Snapshot survey to let us know.
Wrapping it up
Graduation is the start of a thrilling new adventure, and while changes to your Library and IT access are just part of the process, they’re manageable with a little preparation. Take the time to save your important files and set up a smooth transition, and you’ll be ready to tackle whatever comes next.
Congratulations from all of us in the Library on completing your studies, and we wish you the best of luck in this exciting new phase of your life.
