Collect your UCard

Your UCard is your personal University card. You need a UCard to access campus facilities.

What is a UCard?

Your UCard gives you access to University buildings and facilities. It also lets you borrow library books.

You should carry your UCard when you're on campus or in University accommodation. Staff may ask to see your UCard to help keep our campus safe.

Before collecting your UCard

At least 48 hours before collecting your UCard you must:

How to collect your UCard

You will receive an email on Wednesday 9 or Thursday 10 September with instructions on how to book an appointment to collect your UCard.

Activate your UCard

Once you have collected your UCard, you will need to swipe it on a wall-mounted card reader (or library entrance card reader). Hold it there for 10 to 15 seconds to activate it and complete registration.

It may take up to 2 hours before our systems update and you are fully registered.

UCard data use

We store data from your UCard which shows when you use your UCard to enter a University building.

We use this data to ensure support and services are available. This use of your data is part of section 10 of the Student Agreement.