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.
You must bring these items to collect your ID card:
'Confirmation of enrolment' email or proof of fully enrolled status on Portico
You cannot collect ID if you are not fully enrolled.
A valid, physical photo ID document
This must be a passport, UK driving licence, or EU identity card.
Your ID card appointment booking email
This is only required at Bloomsbury campus
Photos, scans, screenshots or digital copies of ID are not accepted.
You must bring the physical, original copies of your photo ID.
How and where to collect your ID card as a New Student:
You can collect your ID card once you have received the email confirming you are fully enrolled. Your ID card photo will be taken on the day of collection.
Bloomsbury
Location: Security Office, Ground Floor, Andrew Huxley Building, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT.
Book an AppointmentUCL East
Location & Opening Hours: We operate a walk-in service, at Marshgate Reception from 8am to 8pm. Both students and staff can use this service.
Find UCL MarshgateReturning Student ID Card Collection
If you are a returning student continuing on the same course, you'll need to re-enrol and book an appointment at Andrew Huxley.
Book Your Returning Student ID CardAccessibility
If you have any access requirements or you are unable to visit, 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.