Student identification cards
Active students
If you are an active Athabasca University student, currently registered in a course, you can request a photo Student Identification card that will confirm your name, identification number, and the academic year in which the card was produced.
Student Identification cards are the property of Athabasca University. You will be issued one card only. It is valid for the academic year displayed on the front of the card. To update the card annually, you must be active in a course, and request a date sticker from the Office of the Registrar.
Request for photo ID cardNursing students
Nursing students are now able to request a wearable ID card for identification purposes in healthcare facilities. It is available for Bachelor of Nursing students and Nurse Practitioner students.
The Nursing Student cards are valid for one year. It is valid for the academic year displayed on the front of the card. To update the card annually, you must be active in a course, and request a date sticker from the Office of the Registrar.
Photo requirements
Student Identification (SID) cards are issued using your own digital photo accompanied by a copy of your driver’s licence, or a passport photo. The back of either photo submitted must be signed by a guarantor who can attest to your identity. Examples of a guarantor are listed on the print and online SID forms. Athabasca University will only issue you a SID card under the following conditions:
- Must be an active student, currently registered in an AU course;
- Submit the completed and signed request form;
- Submit a passport-style photograph (clear, close-up, colour); and
- Provide proof of identity in the form of government-issued identification (or provide a guarantor).
All ID cards will be mailed to the current address the student has on file with the University.
Updated June 22, 2023 by Office of the Registrar (calendar@athabascau.ca)