Identity (matric) cards
Procedure for the issue of ID cards
IT Services (ITS) are responsible for the production and distribution of student ID cards. New students are issued with an ID card at the beginning of their first academic year. Outwith the start of session, registered students can collect their cards from the Welcome Desk in the Library. The information on the card is extracted from the central student record system. If you have not submitted a correct personal details form via e-Vision (which can be found in the student portal iSaint) the information in the central Student Record system, and therefore on your ID card, will be incorrect. Cards are valid for the entire duration of study and serve a number of functions:
- Personal identification and confirmation that you are a student at the University of St Andrews for purposes of voting in student elections, access to the Library, Students’ Association etc.
- Card for access to many University buildings, for example, 24-hour computer classrooms.
- Library card. The barcode and 10 digit number on the back of the card is used solely by the Library for maintaining your Library record and issuing books.
Please note that:
- Cards remain the property of the University of St Andrews.
- Cards are not transferable and should not be lent to others.
- If a student leaves the University before the course end date on the card (valid until date), they must return the card to: ID Cards, IT Services, Office 1A, Bute Building, Westburn Lane, marking the envelope as 'returned ID card'.
- Students must be in possession of a valid ID card for the duration of their study.
- The University routinely collects data on card access to buildings and this may be used for security or disciplinary purposes.
For information about problems with card access, lost and stolen cards, damaged or incorrect cards and changes to photographs please see ID cards.