Collect your UCard

At least 48 hours before collecting your UCard you must:

• Confirm your registration details
• Upload your photo

Some students will be able to collect their UCard at their accommodation. Others will need to make an appointment to collect their card at Beacon House Study Centre.

We sent an email to all students on 4 or 5 September explaining how to collect their UCard. This also contained the appointment booking link.

If you also need to complete a student document (right to study) check, you will be able to do this at the same time. You can book an appointment using the same link in your email. 

You must turn up on the correct date for your appointment or we will not be able to issue your UCard. 

You can change or cancel your appointment using the ‘Reschedule’ link in your booking confirmation email.

If you have not received an email about collecting your UCard, contact student-services@bristol.ac.uk.

If you are arriving in Bristol after 18 September, check back when you arrive for details of how to collect your UCard.

Activate your UCard

Once you have collected your UCard, you will need to active it to complete your registration. Swipe it on a wall-mounted card reader (or library entrance card reader) for 10 to 15 seconds.

It may take up to 2 hours before our systems update and you have been fully registered.

UCard data use

We store data from your UCard which shows when you use your UCard to enter a University building.

We use this data so ensure support and services are available. This use of your data is part of section 10 of the Student Agreement.