Your University ID is easy to get:
- Visit your Campus ID Center with your photo ID.
- Show a current (unexpired), government-issued photo ID that has an identifiable photo of you. Your ID must be one of the Accepted Proofs of Identity (listed below).
- Complete a Card Agreement form (PDF).
- Smile for your photo!
In just a few minutes, you'll have a personal University ID made to last as long as you study or work here.
IDs are available only to eligible individuals, and fees may apply. Contact your ID Center for more information.
Accepted Proofs of Identity
To get a new or replacement ID, you must present one of the forms of identification listed below. This ID must be current (not expired) and must include an identifiable photo of you.
- United States passport
- Foreign passport
- U.S. driver's license or learner's permit with photo
- U.S. state or territory ID
- U.S. military ID
- U.S. Department of State ID
- U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services ID I-551 Permanent Resident ID
- Canadian driver's license or learner's permit with photo
- Canadian province or territory ID
- Matricula Consular (Mexican Consulate) ID
For certain events (like Summer Registration or Orientation), ID cards are issued to new campus community members at special locations. Contact your ID Center for the dates, times, and locations of these events.
Permanent carding stations at select Urbana and Chicago Campus Recreation facilities issue visitor cards to persons who purchase a membership but have no other affiliation with the University.
Questions? Contact your campus ID Center for answers.
