Student ID cards

New entrants are issued with their student ID cards at registration after completion of all necessary formalities. Please keep your card safe as it should last for the duration of your programme of study. It will always be required for identification in the University e.g. when collecting your award cheque, when sitting examinations and for access to University facilities, such as the Library and Sports facilities. You must present your student ID card on request to any member of the staff of the University.

Students in the final year of their programme should note their student ID card has an expiry date on it, normally a few weeks after the official end of their programme of study, and that after this date they will no longer be able to use their student ID card to access the Library and some other facilities as a student. Official semester dates and can be found at the following link to session dates. Final year students who may have resits examinations should visit the Service Desk on level 2 of the Fraser Building and their Student ID Card will be reactivated to enable them to access the Library.

What happens if I lose my student id card?

Replacement student ID cards are issued by the Service Desk on level 2 of the Fraser Building between the hours of 9.00 and 17.00 weekdays (9:30 - 17:00 on Wednesdays)

How much will a replacement student id card cost?

A replacement student ID card costs £10.00. This charge is waived if the card has been stolen in an incident reported to the police and you have a crime reference number or a slip from the police stating a theft has taken place. Please make cheques in £ sterling payable to "University of Glasgow". Replacement student ID cards will not be issued until payment, if appropriate has been received.

How can I apply for a replacement student id card?

You may download and print a replacement student card application from the Registry Forms webpage. Please send the completed form, together with payment if appropriate, to:

Student Services Enquiry Team

Fraser Buiilding

University of Glasgow
G12 8QQ
or fax to +44 (0)141-330-3542

Alternatively you may visit the Service Desk on level 2 of the Fraser Building  and complete a Replacement student id card form in person.

Please note it is not possible to apply for a replacement student ID card or make payment via the telephone or e-mail.