Student ID Card Collection

We welcome students throughout the year. Below, you will find important details regarding your arrival, including when and where to collect your keys and student ID card and complete Stage 2 of enrolment.

After you arrive, it is essential to complete Stage 2 of enrolment and collect your student ID card. This is essential for finalising the enrolment process and officially registering at the University of Chester. Your student ID card provides access to various campus facilities, including the library, halls of residence, and more, and serves as proof of your student status.

September 2024

For most students, Stage 2 of enrolment, along with the collection of keys and student ID cards, takes place during September Welcome Week. This week is scheduled for the week before your first day of term, allowing you ample time to complete enrolment, attend welcome sessions, and get to know other new students.

If you have secured a room in University-owned accommodation, you will receive an email from the Accommodation Office with instructions on selecting a time slot to collect your keys on either Saturday 21st September or Sunday 22nd September.

Please note that collecting your ID card is dependent on completing Stage 1 of online enrolment and submitting a photo. Ensure these steps are completed prior to your arrival.

Study Site

Collection Point

Date and Time

Chester (including Exton Park, Queen’s Park, Bache Hall, Creative Kingsway Campus, Wheeler, Gateway House)

Seaborne Library, Ground Floor, Exton Park

Saturday 21st September 2024

Sunday 22nd September 2024

During booked time slots only

Remember to download the UoC App before you arrive. We will need to verify your ID on the app as part of Stage 2 enrolment.

For travel advice please see the Our Locations section.

Please note that if you arrive after Sunday 22nd September, you can collect your accommodation keys from the Accommodation Office during office hours. If you arrive in the evening or on the weekend, you can collect your keys from the Security Lodge at Exton Park.

Non-Residential Students

If you are a non-residential student living at home, in private sector housing, or in partnership accommodation, you should complete Stage 2 of enrolment and collect your student ID card during Welcome Week, which is scheduled from Monday 23rd September to Friday 27th September 2024.

Study Site

Collection Point

Date and Time

Chester (including Exton Park, Queen’s Park, Bache Hall, Creative Kingsway Campus, Wheeler, Gateway House)

Seaborne Library, Ground Floor, Exton Park

Monday 23rd September – Friday 27th September 2024

9am – 5 pm

University Centre Warrington

Times Square Building, University Centre Warrington

Monday 23rd September – Friday 27th September 2024

9am – 5 pm

University Centre Birkenhead

Marriss House Library, Marriss House

Monday 23rd September – Friday 27th September

9am – 5 pm

Partner Institutions

Students enrolled at partner institutions will directly receive communication from the institution detailing the specifics of their arrival and the process for collecting their ID cards.

Remember to download the UoC App before you arrive. We will need to verify your ID on the app as part of Stage 2 enrolment.

For travel advice please see the Our Locations section.

If you arrive after Friday, 27th September 2024, and have completed Stage 1 of online enrolment, you can collect your student ID card from the library at your respective study site during office hours.

January 2025

We are currently planning for Welcome 2025/26 academic year and will update this page with details in due course.

If you have any questions, please contact the Student Experience Team at studentexperience@chester.ac.uk.