How to get a SHUcard

All cards are requested via My Student Record on the ‘My Enrolment and Fees‘ page or via the SHU Online store. SHUcards are produced on site and may be requested at point of order to be posted or collected. Posted cards are sent via second class mail to the address provided.

Collected cards are from 38-40 Howard Street (S1 2LX) 9 - 27 September 2024 9.30 am - 4pm
30 September 2024 onwards Collection from Head Post Office (S1 2JH) or Aspect Court (S1 2BG) reception points. 

New students

• Students cannot get a SHUcard until they are fully enrolled. All new students will receive an email link to the online form after they have been fully enrolled. New students can apply via Log in to the portal (shu.ac.uk).
• Students opting to have card posted require to provide a full postal address including; flat numbers/building name, road name and postcode.
• Option to collect card is available from 9 September onwards.
• Students are required to upload a JPG photo when making their application. A card cannot be produced if this format is not used.
• Any photos that do not meet the guidelines will be rejected.
• Once photos are approved a notification is sent to the student. A further notification will be sent when the card is produced and posted.
• Cards may take up to 10 days to arrive.
• Access to the library is automatic. Any other access linked to studies will be added if required by the subject. To add additional access visit 38-40 Howard ST (S1 2LX) 09 Sept -27 Sept 30th September onwards Head Post office (S1 2JH)
• For enrolment system problems, please contact: enrolment@shu.ac.uk.

Existing students/staff

All other staff and student cards are ordered via the online store. Customers are required to register with the online store before an order can be placed.

• New photos can be downloaded if required.
• For lost and damaged student cards a £10 charge is applicable.
• If your card is stolen, a crime reference number is required to get a replacement card free of charge.

Returning students/Expired cards

• Returning students who have out of date cards will need to enter the old card details when completing the form on the online store
• Once a new card is produced all access, including the library, will cease to work on the old card.
• SHUcards can be requested to be posted out or collected.
• Library access is automatic, any other access must be linked to the subject. This needs to be requested at the time of application and will take 48 hours to activate.
• Please include your Student/Staff ID in any correspondence.
• If you have any problems ordering via the online store, please email onlinestore@shu.ac.uk.

If you need help obtaining a SHUcard please phone 0114 225 5555 Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm or email SHU-student-card-replacement@shu.ac.uk