Frequently Asked Questions

Summit - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Summit?

Summit is the online community for eligible alumni of the UK Defence Academy and the Royal College of Defence Studies (RCDS). Summit is an internet-based site so you can access it from your personal electronic device wherever you are.    
 
What is the purpose of Summit?

Summit is designed to connect alumni, past and present, to maintain relationships and connect with colleagues old and new, to continue  rich conversations, celebrate  achievements and share ideas, in addition to providing news and developments in Professional Security and Defence Education.
 
Who is eligible to register for membership of Summit?

If you meet one or more of the criteria below, you may be eligible to register for membership of Summit:

• Alumni of courses delivered by the Defence Academy and/or RCDS;
• Defence Attaches and Defence Advisors of the United Kingdom Global Defence Network during their period of employment in this role;
• Individuals who have made a significant contribution to the courses delivered by the Defence Academy and/or RCDS (on a case-by-case basis).

How do I join Summit and access the portal?

Access the Summit portal at https://alumni.da.mod.gov.uk and follow the steps to verify your preferred contact email. You will also be asked to confirm that you have read and understood the Terms of Use and Privacy Notice. Once your email address has been verified, you can log in to Summit and continue your registration.
 
What details will I need to provide for membership?

When you apply to register on the Summit website you will be asked for your name, your country, the college and most recent course you attended (initially this will be RCDS, ACSC (including Reserves) & HCSC) and your contact details. We will verify this against our records and if they meet the criteria, we will accept your application and you will become a member of Summit.
 
What are the benefits of membership of Summit?

Membership of Summit will give you access to the new Alumni online platform, a central hub to enhance your ability to connect with fellow alumni, including:
 
 -News and Community: Read alumni stories, keep up to date with what’s happening across country groups, year groups and share details of reunion events near you.  
 -Stay Connected: Join network groups that interest you, link in with current and former colleagues, share and celebrate your news and achievements.

-Stay informed: Get access to UK Defence Academy developments in Professional Security and Defence Education. Join our Strategic Book Club and share your reading recommendations to help us continue to learn with and through each other. And much more!

Learn more about how to get the most from Summit by checking out our User Guide under Summit Resources.

How do I find alumni from my course or year group?

Currently you can only search the Summit directory for alumni by name and/or location.  However, you can search pages within Summit by using ‘Ctrl+F’.  If you add your year group or course number to your post, others will be able to find you by searching that information e.g. ‘RCDS2023’.

How do I contact the Summit team?

You can contact the Summit team via email alumni@da.mod.uk or via the ‘contact’ button at the bottom of the Summit landing page.  We welcome feedback and look forward to hearing from you.

How do I delete my profile in Summit?

If at any time you wish to delete your Summit profile, this can only be done by the platform provider.  Please contact us at alumni@da.mod.uk or via the ‘contact’ button at the bottom of the Summit landing page, so that we can request this for you.  Please note that this process can take up to 14 days to complete.  This will not stop you creating a new profile in future however, for security purposes, we will have to re-verify your application before accepting you.