Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
We hope that the FAQs below help answer some of your queries in advance. If not, please email us at alumni@canterbury.ac.uk.
What do the terms alumna, alumnus or alumni mean?
An alumna (f), alumnus (m) is a graduate of a school or college. Alumni (pl) refers to our community of former students.
What is the policy for data held in the alumni database?
Contact details for alumni are supplied monthly to External Relations by CIS from the QLS database. These details are added to the Raisers Edge database, which is maintained by External Relations. Change of contact details for alumni should be submitted to the External Relations Department, either via the ‘update your details form’, letter or telephone, 01227 782266. Updated details will be processed on the Raisers Edge database as quickly as possible. Alumni can opt out of receiving mailings from the University. Those who do not wish to be contacted by the University will have this noted on their record. All forms containing addresses will be destroyed once the record has been updated on Raisers Edge. Contact details of alumni will not be given out on request. The External Relations Department will pass on the details of the person who wishes to contact a former student to him/her.
Who is eligible to become one of the alumni of Canterbury Christ Church University?
If you have studied for at least one academic year you are eligible to be an alumnus/a of Canterbury Christ Church University.I attended Canterbury Christ Church but my degree says University of Kent, am I a member of Canterbury Christ Church’s alumni?
Yes! Until the mid 1990’s, Canterbury Christ Church University College’s degrees were validated externally by the University of Kent, hence their name appears on the certificates. Degree awarding powers were awarded to Canterbury Christ Church in 1995 by the Privy Council.How do I notify you of my change of address?
You can either use the update your details form or email us at alumni@canterbury.ac.uk.Can you give me my friend’s contact details?
We cannot give out contact details. However, if you get in touch with us at alumni@canterbury.ac.uk we will be happy to pass on your contact details to your friend.
Will the information you hold about me be safe?
Yes. The information we collect from former students (alumni) is held on a database which is maintained by the External Relations Department in accordance with the Data Protection Act. Information is not given out to any external organisations with the exception of fulfilling our statutory obligations to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).
As an alumnus/a what benefits am I entitled to?
You are entitled to a free alumni magazine, the Link, which is published once a year, a termly e-bulletin and a range of discounts please see www.canterbury.ac.uk/alumni for more information.
Why don’t I receive the alumni magazine, The Link?
The Link magazine is published once a year and sent to alumni worldwide. If you aren’t receiving the magazine then you need to update your details
If you have requested that you receive no mailings from the University, this would include the Link magazine. You need to email alumni@canterbury.ac.uk to advise us that you now wish to receive the Link.
Is the Link available online?
Yes, all issues of the Link magazine are available online here .
How do I receive information about events at the University?
If you keep us up to date with your email address you will receive the termly e-bulletin.
To register please click here
Can I continue to use the University’s computing facilities?
Unfortunately not. We only have facilities to cater for the University’s current students.
Can I continue to use the University library?
Canterbury Christ Church University Alumni are able to register and use the University library. Please contact the library.Is it possible to sell my old text books to current students?
Yes it is, if you still have your University email account (student accounts remain live for a short period after final exams). The University runs a Second Hand Book Exchange, full details of which can be found at www.canterbury.ac.uk/bookshop/book-exchange/.What can alumni do to support Canterbury Christ Church University?
Let others know if you have enjoyed your time at Canterbury Christ Church University. Let us have your news for inclusion in the Link magazine.
Ensure that we have your correct contact details .
Keep us up to date with your email address, so we can send you the latest e-bulletin
I will soon be in the area, would it be possible to visit?
Alumni are always welcome to come back and visit the University. Our campuses are all open and visitors are able to walk around freely. However, we would request that you let the porters or reception staff know on arrival so they are aware of your visit. Please note that parking is not available at the North Holmes Campus.Can you help me organise a reunion?
We can help you get started with organising your own reunion at the University. We can try to locate friends that you have lost touch with, or graduates from a department and/or year. It may be possible to organise a welcome reception and/or a campus tour.
Please contact us at alumni@canterbury.ac.uk or ring 01227 782266 to discuss your plans. We would love to receive reports about any reunions you hold for possible inclusion in the Link magazine.