Stage 2 Enrolment In-Person Enrolment / ID Card Collection

Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on site, you’ll need to collect your University of Chester Student ID card from a designated collection point.

Your Student ID card is essential - it grants access to key university facilities (including the library and halls of residence) and acts as your official proof of student status. You'll also be given a lanyard when you collect it.

Please note: All students must wear their ID card while on university sites.

 

Group-Specific Information

Undergraduate Students (UG)

In-person enrolment is mandatory and takes place when you collect your Student ID card. This step confirms your attendance and enables us to notify relevant funding bodies, such as the Student Loans Company. Your funding is typically released within 3–5 working days after this step.

Postgraduate Taught (PGT) & Postgraduate Research (PGR) Students

You are not required to complete in-person enrolment in the same way as undergraduates. However, you must still collect your Student ID card from a designated collection point.

International Students

In-person enrolment is mandatory. You’ll need to bring your passport and eVisa share code, and you’ll receive your Student ID card during the process. The Study Visa Team will contact all new international students with specific details about when and where in-person enrolment will take place.

Before You Collect Your Student ID Card

Make sure you’ve completed the following before collecting your card:

All steps must be completed before collection.  Further details are available on our Pre-Arrival Checklists.

ID Card Collection Points 

Your Student ID card is an important part of university life, giving you access to university buildings, services and facilities.

Living in University Accommodation?

If you are living in University accommodation, your Student ID card will be provided as part of your Welcome & Induction Day on arrivals day Sunday 27 September.

You’ll be able to collect your card at the designated card collection point during the day.

Not Living in University Accommodation?

If you are a student who isn’t living in University accommodation, you can collect your Student ID card from Seaborne Library from Monday 28 September.

If you have not collected your ID card by Friday 2 October you will need to collect your card from your home university library. For example if you are studying at Wheeler please go to the Wheeler Library.

Based at our Warrington or Birkenhead sites?

University Centre Birkenhead: You can collect your ID card and student lanyard from the start of your course from the LIS Helpdesk, ground floor, Marriss House. Click here to view LIS Helpdesk opening hours. 

University Centre Warrington: You can collect your ID card and student lanyard from the start of your course from the LIS Helpdesk, ground floor, Remond House. Click here to view LIS Helpdesk opening hours. 

Need help with your ID Card?

If you need assistance with your student ID card, please contact the Learning Information Services (LIS) helpdesk at lis.helpdesk@chester.ac.uk. Please include your full name and student number.