Collecting your UCL student ID card

Your UCL ID card gives you full access to buildings across our campuses and enables you to borrow books from UCL libraries. Find out how you can collect it below.

If you have received email confirmation that you have been fully enrolled, you can collect your ID card.

How and where to collect your ID card as a New Student

You can collect your ID card from Bloomsbury or UCL East. Remember:

To bring your 'confirmation of enrolment' email.
Have a Valid ID document e.g. passport, UK driving license, EU identity card or BRP.
Your photo will be taken for your ID card when you collect it.

Starting in January 2025?

We'll be offering a walk in ID collection service at Bloomsbury on 10 and 13 January 2025. This means you do not need to book an appointment. Check this webpage in December for location information.

Collection from Bloomsbury

ID cards are issued by appointment in the Andrew Huxley building (close to Gordon Street entrance).
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 - 17:45

Book an ID card collection appointment

Collection from East

ID cards are issued via our walk-in service (no appointment needed) in the Marshgate Building, ground floor reception.
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 8am - 10pm

Returning Student

If you are a returning student continuing on the same course, you'll need to re-enrol and book an appointment at Andrew Huxley.

Accessibility

If you have any access requirements or you are unable to visit, you can contact the team on Tel: +44 (0)20 8138 7219 or email the team.

If you have an invisible disability, UCL supports the Sunflower Lanyard scheme. It is a way to show you have an invisible disability and may require additional assistance. Wearing a Sunflower Lanyard is optional.

You can collect a Sunflower Lanyard from various UCL libraries or when you collect your ID Card.

If you need a lanyard before coming to campus, you can request one to be posted to you via askUCL. Remember, you need to have a UCL username and password to use askUCL.