Apply for your student card - Emma

You are required to have an up-to-date University student card that you should carry with you at all times, and you must apply for your University card in advance of starting.

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About your student card

  • Your University student card should be kept on you at all times. It allows you to:

    Provide a form of identification on campus
    Access controlled areas such as the libraries
    Borrow books
    Buy items in the cafés/shops with cashless catering

    What does your University card do?

Application and collection process

If you're ready to apply for your student card, follow these simple steps:

To allow sufficient time for your student card to be printed, please do the following before you arrive at the University.

First, visit the Card Application channel in MyEd and complete/submit the form. Next, follow the instructions you will receive via email to submit your photograph.

If you experience any issues, please visit our Card Application web page on EdHelp.

Get support from EdHelp 


Your student card can be collected from the EdHelp desk located at the Main Library from Welcome Week onwards.


Where is the Main Library located?

 

If you are an online learner, your card will be sent to the address you provided during matriculation.


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