Your student ID card is important and will be used a lot throughout your student journey. It will be valid for the duration of your studies.
Not only does your ID card identify you as one of our University of Southampton students, but it also provides you with access to many of the facilities and buildings on campus, including the libraries and faculty buildings. You should have your ID card with you when on campus in case you ever need it.
Please ensure you order your ID card online before you arrive. Please note that you will not be able to order your ID card until you have subscribed to your university account and then enrolled.
You will be provided with a digital version of your ID card which can be downloaded to your smartphone through the MySouthampton app once you have fully enrolled for this academic year.
If you have any questions relating to your ID card, please contact studenthub@soton.ac.uk and a member of the Student Hub will assist you.
How to apply
Log in to our ID card portal using your university username and the password. Make sure you have an appropriate digital passport-style photo ready to upload.
When you apply for your ID card you will be given the option to choose additional services which require payment.
Collecting your card
Once you have ordered your ID card online it will be available to collect from the Student Hub in Building 37. You will be sent an email from the Student Hub to advise you when your ID card is ready to collect.
Returning students
If you require a new ID card you can order your new card on the ID Card website.
You will also be provided with a digital version of your ID card that can be downloaded to your smartphone via the MySouthampton app once you have fully enrolled for this academic year.
If you experience problems making an order please contact studenthub@soton.ac.uk
If your university ID card needs to be replaced, you can order a replacement on the ID Card Services webpage.
You can order a new card if your details change, if your card is lost, stolen, or damaged or does not work.
All replacement cards will available to collect from the Student Hub.
Applying for a free alumni card will allow you to continue to use many of the University’s facilities after you have finished your studies. You can apply for your free alumni ID card through the online store and your ID Card will be posted to you when it is ready.