Obtaining a U of R Student Photo ID Card

Once you have received your Student ID number and have registered for classes, you can obtain your U of R Student Photo ID Card.

How to Request a First U of R Photo ID Card

Online

You can request your new U of R Photo ID Card by logging in to UR Self-Service and choosing U of R Photo ID Card Request under Home menu.

Before starting your request you will need your digital photo and a copy of valid government issued photo ID (see Digital Photo and Valid ID Specifications) ready for upload. Images must be under 2 megabytes, otherwise the system will freeze and your images will not be properly sent to our office.

If you requested to pick-up your U of R Photo ID Card a second email will be sent to your @uregina.ca email account to let you know when it is ready for pick-up. Please come to the Registrar’s Office Service Centre (Administration Humanities Building on the second floor, Room 210). If the card is not picked up by the end of the academic term in which it was requested, it will be destroyed.

In the event that your card is destroyed, you will need to request a replacement card and pay the replacement Photo ID fee of $15

Ensure your mailing address is correct in your UR Self-Service Account. U of R Photo ID Cards will only to be mailed to addresses within Canada. Once your approval email has been sent, your card will be placed in the mail to the most current address in our records. Your card may take up to three weeks to arrive at their intended destinations.

In Person

You are welcome to visit the Registrar’s Office Service Centre (Administration Humanities Building on the second floor, Room 210) where our friendly staff can take your picture and print your card while you wait.

In order for your U of R Photo ID Card to be completed in person:

  • You must be registered in at least ONE course in the current term at the University of Regina
  • You must provide an original, valid piece of government issued photo ID (i.e.: passport or government issued ID). Copies or digital images will not be accepted.

Faculty of Nursing Students

You will receive two cards. The first one will have your University of Regina information on one side and your Saskatchewan Polytechnic information on the other. The second card is hole-punched for your convenience and will be worn on your clothing during clinical education course settings. If you do not receive both cards, please let us know at registrar@uregina.ca or 306-585-4127 (extension “0”).

If you have already received your first student U of R Photo ID Card, but have just transferred to the Faculty of Nursing you can visit the Registrar's Office with your old card or go online to the Registrar’s Office Online Store on the University of Regina website to request a replacement card. You will not be charged the replacement ID fee of $15. While completing the form you will be asked if you have transferred faculties. Select “yes” as this will allow you to complete the request without being charged. The request will be verified and your new cards will be printed.

Language Instruction for Newcomers of Canada (LINC) Students

LINC students wishing to obtain a University of Regina student Photo ID card must visit the Registrar’s Office in person and will be required to:

  • Pay the $15 print fee
  • Provide an original, valid piece of government issued photo ID (i.e.: Passport, Driver’s License, etc.)
  • Show their acceptance letter

Visiting Research Scholar or Visiting Scholar

Your U of R student Photo ID card will be issued with an expiry date based on your acceptance.

Bring your acceptance letter with you when coming to have your card printed.

If your term is extended, visit the Registrar’s Office with your old card and your new letter of acceptance and a new card will be issued at no cost.