Final Year Students' Guide
We know there’s a lot to think about as you finish your studies. To make things a bit easier, we’ve outlined the key steps and information you need so you're ready to graduate.
- Complete your checklist: there are a few important things you need to tick off so you can graduate.
- Discover your alumni perks: discounts, career support and more!
- Explore your career options: we're here to help, wherever you're at.
Before you go checklist
There are a few things you’ll need to do before you officially leave the University. This is to ensure you can attend graduation and access services as an alumnus (more on that below!).
- Check your name and contact details are correct, so we can get in touch with key information, including graduation updates.
- Remove files you need from OneDrive, as you’ll lose access to this once you’ve completed your course.
- Return your Library books and any equipment you’ve borrowed. If it’s not returned you won’t be able to attend graduation.
- Spend any Inspire funds you've been allocated. Funds expire when your course finishes, so make use of the free money now.
- Graduating this Summer? Don’t forget to register and hire your gown by 12 June 2026.
- Update your Advantage account to a Graduate Advantage account to access careers support and to request a proof of study letter if you need a visa for graduation.
- If you’ve loaned equipment from our Disability Inclusion Service, such as a laptop or digital voice recorder, make sure you return them.
- If you are progressing to a higher level of study, let our Disability Inclusion Service know, so we can ensure your support continues next year.
- If you have been accessing disability support through an agency, let your support know you have finished university and will not be returning next year.
Becoming a Salford Alum
Your relationship with the University doesn't end when you graduate. Instead you'll be part of a global alumni community of graduates. 'Alumni' means you are a former student and graduate, which is pretty important as you'll continue to receive lifelong support from us as you begin the next stage of your life and career. This includes:
- From Salford - our free networking and mentoring hub
- Lifetime access to our Careers service
- 20% discount on postgraduate courses
- Invitations to our exclusive alumni events and more!
Get inspired by our current alumni
Everyone's journey after university is going to be different. You might work part-time for a bit, go travelling, develop your skills in a grad role, decide to change career path or do something else. Get advice on this next chapter from our current alumni over on our Graduation Voice blog.
Looking to the future
Further Study
Alumni are eligible for a 20% loyalty discount on a range of postgraduate courses. A postgraduate degree gives you the opportunity to continue studying, progress in your chosen career or change direction. You can explore your postgraduate options by:
- Joining our Postgraduate Discovery Month in June 2026. We have a range of online and in person events throughout the month.
- Attending our Postgraduate Open Day on Wednesday 24 June 2026.
Ongoing Careers Support
You have lifetime access to our Careers service. This includes careers and business advice and access to employability events, including our fairs and masterclasses.
Stay Connected
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