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Applying for a replacement card

If your student card is lost, stolen or damaged, you'll need to pay for a replacement card.

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Step 1: Pay online

If your card is lost, stolen or damaged, you’ll need to pay for a replacement card online. Keep a record of your receipt number, since you'll need to add it to your request form in step 2.

You don’t need to pay if you’re requesting a replacement card due to a name change, your old card has expired, or is unreadable because of wear and tear.

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Step 2: Fill out the request form

Complete the student card form.

  • Select 'I am a returning or continuing student and need a student card'.
  • Select your reason for needing a replacement card.
  • Add your payment receipt number (if you’re required to pay for a replacement card).
  • Attach supporting documents.
  • If your card is more than six months old, you will need to upload a new photograph.
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Supporting documents

Reason for replacement Documents
Previous card expired
  • valid photo identification
  • photo or scan of your expired card
  • a new photo (optional)
Previous card lost or damaged
  • valid photo identification
  • a new photo (optional)
Started a new course
  • valid photo identification
  • a new photo (optional)
Change of name
  • valid photo identification
  • copy of your name change confirmation email
  • a new photo (optional)

Step 3: Book an appointment

Once we've processed your request, we’ll send instructions to your student email about receiving your card. This can take 5-10 business days. The email will include a link where you can book an appointment to collect your card on Camperdown/Darlington campus.

If you can't collect it from Camperdown/Darlington campus due to your course enrolment or requirements (for example, you are studying at a different campus), you may be able to receive your card by post.

Step 4: Collect your card

All student card services are available from Level 3, Jane Foss Russell (JFR) Building, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm.

What to bring

To collect your card, you’ll need to bring valid photo identification to your appointment. We will accept any of the following:

  • a current Australian or international passport
  • an Australian driver's licence, including a digital Australian driver’s licence
  • an Australian photo card, including a digital Australian photo card.

You need to bring the original document, or show us directly in the app if it's a digital document. We don't accept pictures or screenshots.

Other information

SydPay

Your existing SydPay account will be linked to your new card when it’s issued, so you don’t need to transfer funds.

Opal card

If you lose your Concession Opal card, contact Opal Customer Care on 13 67 25 (13 OPAL) to report it immediately and order a replacement.

Temporary library card

A temporary library card allows you to access library facilities in situations where your student card has been deactivated. You can apply for a temporary library card if you are:

  • a postgraduate student who has suspended your studies
  • a student intending to do honours or study for a postgraduate degree
  • an HDR student under examination.

Find out more on the Library website.

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Last updated: 03 November 2026

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