Once enrolled, you become both a student of the institution where you are studying and of Oxford Brookes University.
There are a number of things to be aware of that help ensure your time as a Brookes student runs smoothly.
Information on how to set up and access our systems
Once enrolled, you become both a student of the institution where you are studying and of Oxford Brookes University.
There are a number of things to be aware of that help ensure your time as a Brookes student runs smoothly.
You automatically receive an email account from Oxford Brookes to enable you to access University emails. It is important that you familiarise yourself with this since important information will be sent to you from the University via this channel.
The system is powered by Google and can be accessed via a computer, tablet or smartphone. You can also download the Google App onto your phone or laptop.
Below is a step-by-step guide you can follow which tells you how to set up and access your account, as well as how to automatically forward emails on to your own personal email address, if you prefer.
Don’t forget: You will need your student number and password to hand.
1. Visit gmail.com.
2. Enter your 8-digit student number followed by ‘@brookes.ac.uk’ in the ‘Email’ box (eg 12345678@brookes.ac.uk).
3. Enter your password that you used for online enrolment in the ‘Password' box.
4. Click ‘Sign in’ and your email inbox will appear on the screen.
You may have your own personal email address that you use regularly, and would rather not have another email account to check. In this case, we recommend that you set up automatic forwarding so that you don’t miss anything important.
To do so:
Equally important is your Student Information account which holds your personal information as well as other details related to your time with Oxford Brookes. Amongst other things, it plays a part in the following:
We recommend that at the start of your studies, you familiarise yourself with your Student Information. At times during your course, you may be required to update your details held within it.
Guidance on setting up and using your Oxford Brookes Student Information account can be found in the Student Information Reference Guide.
If you mislay your password, contact the University's IT Services Team who can assist you with a replacement.