Post-Graduation Resources
Once you’ve earned your diploma, your access to some student resources will change. Consult the chart below to prepare for this transition.
Note: To request a copy of your transcript or diploma, please contact the university registrar.(opens in a new tab)
| Will I retain access after graduation? | |
| In-Person Library Resources and Services | Yes. Alumni are allowed to access our professional reference librarian services(opens in a new tab) as well as visit the library(opens in a new tab). If you bring a Wi-Fi-accessible device, you can access our online collection while visiting campus. |
| Online Library Resources | No. You will not be able to access institutionally subscribed databases or licensed content like full-test articles or eBooks. We have guidance regarding freely available online resources(opens in a new tab) and encourage you to familiarize yourself with your public library. Give them a chance. You may be surprised at how much they have to offer. |
| Brown School computer access | No. This access is lost within 24 hours of graduation. |
| Inside Brown | No. Alumni do not have access to Inside Brown. |
| Office 365 | No. With the exception of email, all other Office 365 services (OneDrive, Microsoft Office apps, etc.) are lost within 24 hours of graduation. |
| WashU Box | Ultimately, no. You have 90 days to transition your WashU Box account (unlimited storage) to a personal Box account (50 GB limit). If no action is taken, your WashU Box account will be deactivated and deleted 90 days after graduation. Learn more about transitioning your WashU Box account.(opens in a new tab) |
| Zoom | No. Your WashU Zoom license will expire within 24 hours after graduation. You will still be able to join meetings but not schedule or host them. |
| Canvas | No. Archive files of student data (assignments/submissions and gradebook) will be available upon request. This is typically used for writing student references or resolving grade disputes. Archive retrieval requests may take 2-3 business days to complete. Visit mycanvas.wustl.edu(opens in a new tab) for more information. |
| Email address | Yes. Alumni get to keep their email address and email account as long as they care to use it. Learn more about alumni email access. If you will transition to using a different email address post-graduation, please help us stay in touch with you: update your address and information(opens in a new tab). |
| Handshake | Yes. You can keep using your existing Handshake account. • Access Handshake here.(opens in a new tab) • Learn more about Handshake for alumni. |
| WashU Key | Yes. Your WashU Key(opens in a new tab) remains active after you graduate. |
| Washington University wireless network | Yes. You will still be able to access wustl-2.0. Learn more about wireless networks(opens in a new tab). |
| Workday | No. Your Workday account access will change. You will still be able to generate an unofficial transcript and view financial account statements, however you will lose access to most standard, student functions. |
Brown School alumni are welcome to continue using a number of services, including Career Services and library resources(opens in a new tab). Learn about additional opportunities for Brown School alumni.