Alumni Benefits
Our alumni are valued members of the College community, which is why we are committed to helping you remain a part of Girton long after graduation.
We offer a range of benefits to our alumni, from access to resources to special events and networking opportunities with our vibrant community.
Here is more information on the opportunities available to you as part of the Girton alumni network.
Visiting College
You are always welcome to visit the College. Whether it’s through our extensive events programme or simply if you're in the area. Feel free to bring along family and friends to experience all that Girton has to offer.
Dining and staying at Girton
Join us once per term for Formal Hall on Thursdays in full term. Contact the Development Officer (Alumni Relations) in the first instance to make the arrangements.
You are also welcome to make use of the cafeteria or our Social Hub Café Bar. Please note that only card payments are accepted.
When space allows, alumni can also book overnight accommodation in College by emailing development@girton.cam.ac.uk.
The College Library and Archive
We’d be delighted for you to revisit the Library! To ensure a smooth visit, please email or phone (01223 338970) the College Librarian in advance.
If you wish to see material in the Archive (e.g. the albums of Matriculation photos) or Special Collections, please see Making an enquiry or Arranging a visit.
The MA degree
Two years and one term after graduating with a BA, alumni are eligible to take their MA degree, either in person or in absence. In the December of each year the College will contact via email, all those who become eligible and invite them to attend the Congregation in March or early April and to the MA Dinner held the evening prior to the Congregation. The degree can of course be conferred at any Congregation, but the March or early April Congregation is traditionally the occasion when alumni return to collect their MA.
Find out more here.
Transcripts and degree certificates
Extended Self-Service (ESS) allows alumni to access their Self-Service account in CamSIS. It is available to any previous student who matriculated after 1980 and access allows alumni to view exam grades and a copy of an unofficial transcript, as well as apply for some graduation ceremonies.
Alumni can also contact the Student Registry for information on how to order official transcripts and degree certificates.
If you have any questions or need more information on these benefits, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Benefits provided by the University of Cambridge
- A CAMCard is free to all alumni who have matriculated and studied on an approved course at Cambridge.
- A free cantab.net or cantab.ac.uk email address
- Whether you are interested in professional development or exploring a new subject there are plenty of opportunities to continue with your studies after graduating with Lifelong Learning.
- Alumni are entitled to free access to a number of online academic resources including JSTOR and Cambridge Core, as well as the University Library.
- The Careers Service offer plenty to help you take the next step, whether you have no idea what to do after graduation, a few ideas, or a definite plan.
For a full list of benefits, visit: All benefits | Alumni