You'll get your University ID card when you've enrolled and it'll remain valid until you complete your studies.
You'll need to use your card to swipe into any timetabled classes on site. More information about attendance monitoring, why it's important and how you can check your attendance record is on our Student Engagement and Attendance page.
Make sure that you always carry your card with you around the University and do not let anyone else use your card.
You'll also need your ID card to:
- access University buildings
- borrow library books
- use the University's printing and photocopying facilities
- vote in elections for the University's Students' Union
- join the University's sports and recreation facilities
Lost ID cards
Your student ID card is as personal as a credit card. It has your student ID number printed on it, so keep it safe from others.
If you lose the card, you’ll need to do the following:
- Log a ticket with the IT Service Desk so we can switch off its access functions and stop any misuse of your printing credits
- Replacement ID cards cost £10
- Pay the fee online via the online store. Take your receipt to the Student Centre where you will be able to collect your card
Forgotten your ID card?
If you forget to bring your student ID card to University, you'll be asked to sign in at the reception desk of the campus you're attending. Please note that if you forget your student ID card three times in one semester, on the third occasion you'll not be permitted entry to the University. You'll be given the choice of returning home to collect your student ID card or buying a new one.
Stolen ID cards
If your ID card has been stolen and you can provide a crime reference number issued by the police, a new card will be issued free of charge.
Problems with your ID card
If you're having any problems with your ID card, please contact the Student Centre.
Updating your current ID card
If you wish to make changes to your current Student ID card, to update the photo or change your name to your preferred name from your legal name, you can.
You will need to have paid the replacement ID card fee via the online store.
You will need to log a Compass ticket and attach the receipt of your order.
To change the name to your preferred name, ensure your preferred name is recorded via your ‘My Student record’. We can only issue a card in your preferred name if the name is held on the student record system alongside your formal legal name.
To change the photo on your ID card, attach the photo you would like to use with the ticket. The image must be recognisable as you, be a current image and must respect passport photo guidance as follows:
In the photo you should
- Be facing forwards and looking straight at the camera
- Have a plain expression and mouth closed
- Have eyes open and visible
- Not have hair in front of the eyes
- Not have a head covering (unless it’s for religious or medical reasons)
- Not have anything covering the face
- Not have any shadows on or behind the face
- Ensure the image of your head and face are clear
- Do not use filters.
Technical specifications for the file size
- Portrait orientation
- A high-quality JPEG file – 1.5MB maximum size
- 720x925 pixels (35x45 mm).
You will receive a response with the next steps to your Compass ticket.
We reserve the right not to record the requested changes on your Student ID Card if they do not meet the criteria listed, does not include an acceptable image or, if it is not appropriate for the purpose for which it is intended.