Your University card

The University card is an essential part of student life and enabled for applications such as Library borrowing, printing and access control. It also details your student number and examination candidate number.

You will need your card when sitting examinations as well as for handing in assessed work. 

The name printed on the front of the card is not the one that will appear on official documentation. When you sign up for graduation you will be shown the name to appear on your certificate.

Expiry date

University Cards show an expiry date. If the expiry date on your card needs updating due to a change of course end date please email unicard@york.ac.uk requesting an updated card.

Damaged faulty, worn, lost or stolen cards

Please email unicard@york.ac.uk to organise a replacement for a damaged or worn card.

  • Damaged cards
    Damaged cards will be looked at on an individual case by case basis, a charge of £10 may apply.
  • Worn and faulty cards
    If your card is worn or faulty, and you are no longer able to access the library and catering outlets, please email unicard@york.ac.uk for a replacement.
  • Lost cards
    If you have lost your card, this will incur a replacement fee of £10 – please see the Lost University card web pages for more information.
  • Stolen cards
    If your card has been stolen, please email the team with your crime reference number on unicard@york.ac.uk, and we will issue a replacement.

Contact us

University card desk
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm

unicard@york.ac.uk

Related links

Lost or stolen card?

Find out how to report your card as lost or stolen, and how to get a new one.

Frequently asked questions

New students

Collecting your card

When collecting your card please remember to bring some form of ID such as passport or driving licence with you.


Contact us

University card desk
Opening times: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm

unicard@york.ac.uk

Related links

Lost or stolen card?

Find out how to report your card as lost or stolen, and how to get a new one.

Frequently asked questions