Your passport around campus
Your Student Card is your passport to access a range of university buildings and services.
You should carry your student card at all times on campus to use as:
- your library card
- your door access control card to University buildings
- your access to student services such as printing, laptop loans, catering loyalty points, sport and recreation and the University bus
- monitoring your engagement at on-campus events, exams and face-to-face classes
New students - getting your first card
You should apply for your student card before the start of the academic year as part of your initial registration process. You’ll be emailed separately with instructions, or follow the instructions for Joining the University, including photo upload and where to pick up your card when you’re on campus.
Campus based courses
Depending on when you submit your photo for your card, you should be able to collect your Student Card when you undertake your in person ID check.
Distance Learning courses
Depending on submission of your photo for your card, your card will be posted to you once your online ID Check has been completed.
Current students - replacing a card
You can request replacement card via the Replacement Card Portal for any of the following:
- Lost or damaged card (cost incurred)
- Faulty or expired (free of charge)
- Stolen (free of charge on production of a crime number)