Stage 2 Enrolment In-Person Enrolment / ID Card Collection
Once you’ve completed online enrolment and arrived on site, you’ll need to collect your University of Chester Student ID card from a designated collection point.
Your Student ID card is essential - it grants access to key university facilities (including the library and halls of residence) and acts as your official proof of student status. You'll also be given a lanyard when you collect it.
Please note: All students must wear their ID card while on university sites.
Group-Specific Information
Undergraduate Students (UG)
In-person enrolment is mandatory and takes place when you collect your Student ID card. This step confirms your attendance and enables us to notify relevant funding bodies, such as the Student Loans Company. Your funding is typically released within 3–5 working days after this step.
Postgraduate Taught (PGT) & Postgraduate Research (PGR) Students
You are not required to complete in-person enrolment in the same way as undergraduates. However, you must still collect your Student ID card from a designated collection point.
International Students
In-person enrolment is mandatory. You’ll need to bring your passport and eVisa share code, and you’ll receive your Student ID card during the process. The Study Visa Team will contact all new international students with specific details about when and where in-person enrolment will take place. Further information can also be found here.
Before You Collect Your Student ID Card
Make sure you’ve completed the following before collecting your card:
- Completed Stage 1: Online Enrolment (note: international students have additional steps)
- Submitted a passport-style photo for your ID card
- Downloaded the University of Chester App
All steps must be completed before collection. Further details are available on our Pre-Arrival Checklists.
ID Card Collection Points
Please bring the University of Chester App with the photo ID page open to show staff at the collection point.
JANUARY 2026 ENTRY
Please note that information about Student ID card collection for students commencing their studies in January 2026 will be available here from December 2025.
OCTOBER 2025 ENTRY
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Collection Date |
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Residential students (living in university-owned accommodation) |
4 October 2025 Residential students will receive information about booking an arrival timeslot for Saturday 4 October. |
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Non-residential UG students (private housing, commuting, or partnership halls) |
6 -10 October 2025 If you're starting your course on Monday 6 October and you're not living in university accommodation, you can collect your student card any time during Welcome Week. 6 – 7 October 2025 All non-residential students can go to Seaborne Library at Exton Park to collect their card. From 8 October 2025 If you're based at Kingsway or Wheeler, collect your card from your own site. If you're based at Exton Park or Queen’s Park, continue collecting your card from Seaborne Library.
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MSc Nutrition and Dietetics
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From 6 October |
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PG Dip. Nutrition and Dietetics |
From 6 October |
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Postgraduate Taught & Research Students |
Courses based in Chester: Seaborne Library, Exton Park Courses based in Warrington: Times Square, University Centre Warrington Courses based in Birkenhead: Marriss House, University Centre Birkenhead |
From Monday 13 October |
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International Students |
The Study Visa Team will contact all new international students with specific details about when and where in-person enrolment will take place. Further information can also be found here. |
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Distance Learners |
Students enrolled on a distance learning course can request their student ID card through Learning Information Services (LIS). Please email lis.helpdesk@chester.ac.uk, including your full name and student ID number. |
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Need help with Your ID Card?
If you need assistance with your student ID card, please contact the Learning Information Services (LIS) helpdesk at lis.helpdesk@chester.ac.uk. Please include your full name and student number.