Apply for your student card

Apply for your student card in advance to ensure it is ready for you when you start.

What you need to do 

Your student card requires your name and photo and will prove your status as a student. You need to upload your photo and add this to your student record before you start.   

Why you need to do it 

Your university student card allows you to: 

• provide a form of student identification  

• borrow books at the Library 

• access university buildings around campus 

• get student discounts on products and services 

University card functions 

When you do it 

You can upload your photo to your student record once your unconditional offer has been confirmed. For most students this will be approximately four weeks before your programme start date, though in a small number of cases e.g. if you have deferred your entry, it may be earlier.  You should complete your Annual Registration first. 

Task 1 - Register as a student

For your student card to be ready for your arrival, the deadline for submitting your photo is Tuesday 7th January 2025

How you do it 

You will receive an email to your personal email address (the one you used to apply with) with details on how to complete this step. 

Please use a web browser on a PC or Mac. The upload channel is not supported on mobile devices. 

Full step by step guide on how to submit your photo 

You will receive multiple reminder emails if you have not completed this task by the time that you are due to start.   

Next steps  

If you are starting university in January, you can visit the Main Library to collect your student card from Wednesday 8 January 2025. 

If you upload your photo as soon as possible, your card will be ready for collection/instant printing from Wednesday 8 January 2025.

You will be unable to collect your card before this date.

Uncollected cards will be kept at the Main Library EdHelp Service Desk until the end of your studies.

Main Library location 

If you are an online learner, your card will be sent to the address on your Student Record (information you provided on your Annual Registration).   Please note that card delivery may not always be possible, as Royal International Mail is used and relies on your country’s postal service. We do not offer tracking or courier for card delivery.

Do you need help? 

Contact EdHelp