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Leaving the University – what do I need to know?

If you are leaving the University, please note that your IT and Blackboard accounts will be deactivated a few weeks after you complete your course. Once your IT username is closed, you will no longer have access to any University of Reading IT systems.

If you have any files stored on University systems that you wish to keep, please ensure you retrieve them before your account is closed.

To help you prepare, you will receive a notification email 30 days prior to the closure of your account.

Files you may need to save include:

In particular, please remember to download Dissertations and other coursework files from OneDrive, as Support Centre staff won’t be able to retrieve these for you once you’ve left the university.

Guide last updated on September 9, 2025

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