Student ID Cards

Why do I need an ID card?
Who is Eligible for an ID card?
Where do I get my Swinburne ID card?
Cost of ID cards
Lost or Stolen ID cards
Updating/Renewing your ID card
Perpetual ID Number
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Why do I need an ID card?

Your ID card will identify you as a Swinburne student when you are accessing services and facilities on Swinburne campuses.

It is also your library card.

You have to bring your Swinburne ID card with you to your exams. Without it, your exam time may be delayed.

You may get a student concession at certain premises such as the cinemas, restaurant and eateries (particularly around Swinburne campuses).

Note: A valid Student ID Card does not allow concession on public transport.

A travel concession card must be obtained.

Who is Eligible for an ID card?

Any student who is enrolled in a course over 10 weeks and has paid his or her fees is eligible to have a student ID card. ELICOS students regardless of the duration of their course are eligible for a student ID card.

External students completing summer subjects will not be issued with an ID card. Your faculty/ school will arrange for your Library access.

Open Universities Australia students are not issued with a Swinburne student ID.

Where do I get my Swinburne ID card?

You can get your ID card issued at any Student Information Centre (SIC).
Please bring along some photo ID of yourself.

Cost of ID Cards

Student ID cards are issued to new students free of charge.

If you have any personal or enrolment details changes, a new card can be issued at no cost.

Replacement ID cards can be issued at a cost of $20. This fee can be waived if the student can produce a police report showing their card or wallet has been stolen.

Lost or Stolen ID Cards

For lost ID cards - You should notify the Library as soon as the loss is detected. Cardholders are, under library rules, responsible for any transaction made on their card up to the time of notification of the loss.

To have your lost ID card reissued, a replacement fee ($20) will apply and you can pay for this on campus at any SIC. Once this has been paid you will be issued with a new student ID card on the spot.

For Stolen ID cards – You will be issued with a replacement card at no cost upon presentation of a police report.

Updating your Student ID card

For re-enrolling students in the same course
Your student D card is renewed annually with a renewal sticker that you will receive in the mail together with your confirmation of re-enrolment pack. When you receive the renewal sticker, peel it off and put it on the front of your card, covering the previous year, to validate your ID for the new year.

If you have not received a sticker or you have lost it, a new sticker will be available from the SIC.

For existing students in a new course (new Faculty/ School)
A new student ID card will be issued with the new / current name of your Faculty/ School at no cost.

Perpetual ID Number

Your Swinburne ID number will remain the same regardless of re-issues or changes in personal or enrolment details. For example, you will be issued with the same ID number if you are a Swinburne alumnus returning to study at Swinburne.

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