Your student ID card identifies you as a student of the University of Liverpool. It will provide you will access to University facilities such as the University libraries and the Sports Centre.
New students receiving your ID card
Your digital student ID card
Once academically registered, all students will be able to access their digital student ID card from the My Liverpool app. This digital card can be used for identification around campus and in the city region. Please note that it cannot be used to access examinations, you must use your physical student ID card or other form of formal identification such as a driving licence or passport.
Your physical student ID card
If you upload an image before 6th September 2024, we will ensure your ID card is ready within Welcome Week. If you are unable to do this by the deadline, there may be a short delay in the printing of your ID card. However, you will still have access to your digital student ID card from the My Liverpool app.
International students
You will be able to collect your physical student ID card when you complete your International Registration. You will receive an email before the start of your programme providing you with booking information in order to arrange an appointment to collect your student ID card and provide your immigration documents.
Using your card
Please have your student ID card with you at all times while on campus; you may be asked to produce it to obtain various services or to establish your right to be in certain places. Some departments have local rules that student ID cards must be displayed in certain areas.
Do not lose your card or lend it to others.
Your card is valid for the entire duration of your studies. It remains the property of the University of Liverpool at all times.
Replacement cards
If your student ID card no longer works you need to contact us at our Student Administration Helpdesk.
Please destroy your previous student ID card or post it back to the Foundation Building, Brownlow Hill, L69 7ZX.
Lost or stolen cards
If your card has been reported to the Police as stolen, please request a replacement using the request form located at our Student Administration Helpdesk.
Your card will be produced free of charge.
Lost student ID cards (and stolen cards without Police Crime Report paperwork) should be requested using the online payment service.
A fee of £5.00 is charged for the production of a replacement for a lost card.
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