IT Access

Using the Computers at Newbury College

Accessing the computers at Newbury College and University Centre Newbury is quite easy but may be different from accessing your home computer. 

  • Usernames and Email addresses

    Your college username is usually your first initial followed by a hyphen and then your surname. For example, Alan Smith would be "a-smith". If another student or staff member has the same initial and surname as you, you may have a number at the end of your username. For example, Alison Smith may be "a-smith2".

    Your college email address is your username followed by @student.newbury-college.ac.uk.

    When logging into a standard college PC, you only need to enter your username, not your email address. (Instructions on accessing college laptops may differ. You'll be advised on how to access other devices, such as college laptops, when you're issued with them.)

  • Password Management

    Your default password is a capital "C" followed by your student ID number. You'll have the opportunity to change this once you've logged in for the first time. The first time you use your account at college, you will be asked to change your password. If you forget your password, please contact IT support on 01635 845244.

    If you wish to change your password at any time, you can do this by logging onto a college computer and pressing Ctrl + Alt + Delete and selecting "Change Password". Follow these tips to choose a secure password:

    • Use a mixture of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
    • Create a password that’s a minimum of eight characters long.
    • Make sure it’s something that you remember.
    • Do not include personal details like names and places.
    • Never share your password with anyone else.
  • Internet Access and Security

    Our internet access and other online services are protected by sophisticated web filtering software that blocks access to sites that may be inappropriate or harmful, monitors activity for words and content that may breach rules or be of concern, and protects against malware, viruses, and other threats. If you think a website has been incorrectly restricted, speak to your tutor, who will advise IT support.

    It is important to keep your computer and college account secure. You can do this by never sharing your password with others, locking your computer when you leave it unattended, and signing out of your computer when you’ve finished using it.

  • Microsoft Office 365 Access

    As a student at Newbury College or University Centre Newbury, you have access to the Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications and services. These include Microsoft Teams for communicating with your group, accessing course resources, and submitting online assignments; Microsoft Outlook for accessing your college emails and calendar; and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for creating documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

    You can access all of this via office.com.

    1. Visit office.com
    2. Sign in with your college email address and password.

    You can communicate and collaborate with any other student or staff member using these applications, so it’s important to follow these steps to stay safe:

    • Never share personal information with others.
    • Only communicate with official college accounts. This will usually be via Teams or email addresses that end in newbury-college.ac.uk or ucn.ac.uk.
    • You may occasionally receive texts, WhatsApp, or social media messages from the college. These will always come from an authorised account and never from your teacher’s personal phone number or social media accounts.
    • Only communicate with people you know and trust, such as friends and staff members.
    • Report any suspicious or concerning messages. You can report any concerns regarding inappropriate messages or conversations to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via our website.

If you have any difficulties accessing college IT resources, please contact IT support at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 01635 845244.