Identification Cards
Each student is issued one free card at the beginning of their time at Niagara College.
Your card grants you access to printing and photocopying, and is required as a form of ID for writing course tests and exams. Your student ID card is not needed to take public transit. Learn about the UPASS.
Order Your ID Card
For new student ID cards, please follow the instructions below.
- To order your new ID card you must first submit your photo online. Use our online photo submission form to submit your photo. For best results use a desktop or laptop computer.
- Sign in using your username and follow the instructions provided. Your username is the first part of your NC student email address. For example, if your student email address is [email protected], then your username would be jdoe5. (See: Setting Up Your Account)
If you are having technical issues with the photo submission form, please email Enrolment Services at [email protected] for assistance.
How do I get my card?
ID Card Pick-up and Mailing:
After submitting your photo online, your ID card will be ready for pick-up in Enrolment Services at your home campus within 2 business days.
During Orientation Week(s), ID card distribution is typically located near the main entrance at each campus.
Note: If you need your ID card mailed to your Canadian address, simply submit a request to [email protected]. Kindly confirm that your address is accurate and current to avoid any delays.
Off-site and Online Students:
Your ID card will be mailed to your Canadian address. To ensure timely delivery, please confirm that your address is up to date in your MyNC Student Portal (See: Learn how to Check or Update Your Contact Information).
International Students:
When updating your mailing address, please update both your home and local address to your Canadian address. To help you with the address format, here is a sample Canadian address:
100 Niagara College Boulevard (The apartment number comes before the street number and name.)
Welland (City)
ON (Ontario – Province)
L3C 7L3 (Postal Code – Letter, number, letter number, letter, number)
Lost, Stolen and Damaged Cards
If your student card is lost, stolen, damaged, or you request a new picture, you must pay a $20 replacement fee. Please email Enrolment Services at [email protected] for assistance.
Staff ID Cards
Staff should follow the above student instructions to order a staff ID card. Once you have uploaded your photo, please email [email protected] to make arrangements for mailing or pick-up (with Security). A staff card is required to use printing/copying/scanning services through PaperCut and door access (where applicable).
Student Identification Card Disclaimer
The issuing of a student ID card occurs once as there is no expiration date and an ID number is permanently assigned to each student. If a student begins a new program as a Level 1 (Term 1) student, after previously taking another program, the student ID card initially issued is to be used.
In the event there is a period of a semester gap or greater between the student’s full time or part time studies at Niagara College, and if the student is no longer in possession of their previous card, a student may be issued a new card at no charge. Confirmation of enrolment in a new program may be requested by Enrolment Services staff and will be done at their discretion.
It is the responsibility of the student to protect their ID (i.e. carry it in a wallet or something similar). Cards can bend, chip, or snap if handled inappropriately. A student will be required to pay the replacement fee for a card that is damaged because of personal wear and tear. If the card does not function due to a defect, Enrolment Services will coordinate with Information Technology Services (ITS) and replace the card in question at no charge.
Student ID cards will not be punched for any students or staff (no exceptions). Students enrolled in health-related programs will have access to protective sleeves or pressure clips for their personal use. Students in all other programs who wish to wear their student card for identification purposes are encouraged to purchase a plastic case with clip or lanyard from the NC Online Campus Store.
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