Card Services

Card Services is responsible for the production of the University Card (UCard) for staff, students and official visitors to the University.

The Card Services unit is managed by Security Services, on behalf of the University.

It is located at Royal Fort Lodge in Tyndall Avenue (opposite Senate House).

From Thursday 19 September 2024 - if you are a new student starting this September - please visit Card Services for Ucard collection. 

Opening times

Please note: Every effort will be made to update the information on this page with any changes.  However, If you are planning to come from a distance to collect your UCard, please contact us for advice.

The Card Services Office at Royal Fort Lodge is open from 08:00 - 16:00 Monday - Friday.

For assistance outisde of these hours please email card-services@bristol.ac.uk

Not used your UCard in the last 7 days? Using your UCard for the first time?

 You need to initialise your card so that that you use it. See how to do this here: Using your UCard.

The University Card (UCard)