How to get your student card?
- Activate your account first: Activate your student account no later than the day before you go and pick up your student card.
- Get the card: Show up at the Card Centre at the Student Centre with a valid ID. The Card Centre will then take a picture of you, and you will receive your student card right away.
- Set PIN code: To use the card, you will need a PIN code. You set the PIN code yourself in Studentweb under Profile, in the upper right corner.
- Waiting time before it starts working: It will take a few hours from the time you set the PIN code until it works with the card. To use the student card as a library card 2-3 days must have passed since you received the card, and you must have completed your semester registration and paid the semester fee.
This is what you can use your student card for:
- Access card: The student card serves as an access card to buildings and rooms that you may need to use. You will automatically have access to the buildings that are relevant to your study programme and the lectures you are attending.
- Library card at the University Library: The barcode on the back gives access to the University Library's services.
- Print and copy card: The student card gives access to scanning, copying and printing on UiB's printers. You will need to deposit money into a printing account before you’re able to print. Find more information in UiBhjelp.
- Take the exam? You do not need to bring your student card with you to the exam. You can use other credentials or IDs.
What is the difference between a student card and the student ID app?
The student card is a physical card that gives you access to: UiB buildings, printers and borrowing books.
The student ID app shows that you're an active student who has paid the semester fee and registered for the semester. When asked to show your student ID, you must show the student ID app.
Lost or damaged student card?
Broken card?
If the card is broken, you must hand it in at the Card Centre when you order a new one to avoid paying for a new card. You will automatically get the same access to buildings and rooms as you have on the old card.
Lost card?
If you have lost your card, it will cost NOK 150 to get a replacement. You can pay via Vipps or with a debit or credit card at the Card Centre.
If you get a new student card because you no longer have the old one, the new student card will have a new card number. You will therefore have to wait 2-3 days again until the card can be used in the library to borrow books. If you want to print something, you must log in to the printer with your username and password again, as the printer will not recognize the new card during this waiting period either. If you had money on the old card, it may take a few days before it shows up on the new card.
Do you lack access to buildings or rooms?
Go to the Card Centre or report an issue in UiBHjelp if you’re unable to access a room or building with your card that you think you should have access to.
Questions about the student ID app?
You can find more information about the student ID app on our webpage.
If you have questions about the student ID app, you can contact the information centre at your faculty or send an e-mail to semesteravgift@uib.no.