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ID cards are mandatory for all students.

Apply for your card as soon as possible so you can access rooms, buildings, facilities and exam venues.

  1. Request a student ID card
  2. Check your email for confirmation
  3. Collect your ID card
  1. Use your ID card
  2. Update or replace your card
  3. Conditions of use

1. Request a student ID card

If you urgently need a temporary ID card for an exam contact Student Administration.

Before requesting an ID card

  • Complete any outstanding tasks on mySI-net. 
  • Enrol in at least one course for the current semester on mySI-net. 
  • Check your graduation date is correct in mySI-net.
  • Wait 48 hours for any changes to update.

Choose a photo

We only accept photos that meet our requirements.

Acceptable ID card photos

Your photo must: 

  • clearly show your face and upper shoulders
  • have a plain white or light-coloured background
  • have you facing straight at the camera (no side angles)
  • be in JPG, PNG, or PDF format.
Example: acceptable ID card photo
Correct: photo that meets requirements.
Unacceptable ID card photos

Don't submit photos:

  • with accessories or hair that block your face (religious headwear is fine)
  • with a busy or distracting background
  • taken from an inappropriate angle (such as side-on)
  • with hand signs or props
  • with other people visible 
  • where you're too far away from the camera
  • that are blurry
  • that are edited (such as using filters or re-touching software)
  • of your license, passport or other identification.
Examples: unacceptable ID card photos
Wrong: photo where face is covered.
Wrong: photo with busy background.
Wrong: photo with filters applied.
Wrong: photo with face turned.

Request an ID card 

Most students can request an ID card through this form, except for UQ College students - contact UQ College to request your ID card.

You'll be asked to upload a government-issued document, such as your passport, to confirm your identity.

See conditions of use to learn why we collect this information, how we use it, and alternatives for uploading government documents online. 

Request a student ID card

If you receive an 'unknown error' when requesting a card, check your details are up to date on mySI-net, then wait 48 hours before applying again. If the issue persists, contact IT support before contacting Student Central.