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Frequently asked questions

  1. Who can be part of the 51Âþ»­ alumni network?

    Anyone who has completed a qualification at, and is now a former student of 51Âþ»­. This includes students of all the predecessor institutions that merged to make the university what it is today.
  2. How do I make sure I still hear from 51Âþ»­ after I graduate?

    All students automatically become part of the university’s alumni community upon graduating or completing a course of study. Don’t forget to keep us informed of your current details so that we can keep you up-to-date with the latest news and developments and let you know about the benefits and services available
  3. How do I obtain a copy of my award certificate or transcript?

    Replacement certificates are issued by the academic awards team. For further information on letters of confirmation of awards, certified copies of certificates and reference requests please visit our replacement certificates page. Transcripts are produced by the faculty from which you graduated and are dependent on the relevant information still being available.
  4. I’m an employer – how can I get a reference or confirmation of a student’s achievements?

    The university now subscribes to the Higher Education Degree Datacheck (HEDD) online verification service. All verification requests should be made using this service.
  5. I’d like to organise a reunion – can you help?

    If you've got an idea for a reunion let us know and we’ll try to help. Please contact us at dmuforlife@dmu.ac.uk to discuss your plans.
  6. I'd like to share my news or personal memories of my time at the university. Would you be interested?

    Of course! We always love to hear from alumni, whether you’d like to share a recent achievement or fond memories with our wider audience. Please get in touch with us via email at dmuforlife@dmu.ac.uk.
  7. How can I gain access to the 51Âþ»­ library after graduating?

    As a member of 51Âþ»­'s alumni community you can take advantage of an exclusive library borrowing membership, which will permit you to borrow up to four books at a time, free of charge. For more information, see our .