Collect your Smartcard
Your Newcastle University smartcard is an essential part of student life.
What is a smartcard?
Your smartcard is a physical card that includes:
- your photograph
- your name, unique student number and library number
- confirmation of your student registration and identity
You will scan your smartcard to register attendance, access some buildings and check out library books.
How to collect your smartcard
Once you have completed your online registration via the Student Portal, a tile titled Final Registration will appear on your dashboard. In this tile, there are two steps listed:
- Click on Step 1 - Smartcard Upload Your Photo and follow the instructions to upload your photo.
- When you arrive on campus, visit one of the smartcard issuing locations (see dates and locations below). Show your smartcard collection barcode which you can access via the Final Registration tile on the Student Portal. Then, click on Step 2 - Smartcard Collection to complete the process.
Collection dates and locations
You can collect your smartcard:
From Tuesday 25 August through Monday 14 September (except weekends and 31 August Bank Holiday):
- Student Services, Level 1 King's Gate
From Tuesday 15 September through Friday 25 September:
- Lindisfarne Room
From Monday 28 September through Monday 12 October:
- Student Services, Level 1 King’s Gate