Getting your ID Card

infoTo obtain your SFU ID card, please bring the following:

Your SFU ID number
A physical copy of a valid, government-issued photo ID.

Electronic copies and high school ID cards are not accepted.

Your SFU ID card can only be printed if the legal name on your ID matches the legal name on your SFU student record.

Name on SFU ID card

Your SFU ID card will show your chosen name.

Before arriving:

Please verify that your chosen name is correctly listed in your SFU account.

Make any updates at least 24 hours in advance.

If you need a replacement card due to a name change, a replacement fee will apply.

New Students

If you are a new student, you can obtain their SFU ID card 24 hours after enrolling in your courses.

To get your ID card, please visit our pop-up ID card facility located at the Lower Level of the SFU Bookstore & Spirit Shop on the Burnaby campus. For detailed location information, please check the SFU Bookstore website.

Remember to bring along your SFU ID number as well as a piece of valid government-issued photo ID, such as a passport, Canadian driver’s license, or Certificate of Indian Status. Note that electronic copies and high school ID cards are not accepted. Your SFU ID can only be printed if your legal name matches the name on your SFU record.

Pop-Up ID Card Facility - Hours of Operation

Thursday, September 3 - Saturday, September 5: 9 AM - 4 PM (last access at 3:30 PM)
Tuesday, September 8 - Friday, September 11: 9 AM - 4 PM (last access at 3:30 PM)
Monday, September 14 - Friday, September 18: 10 AM - 4 PM (last access at 3:30 PM)

Note: Former FIC students must bring their FIC ID card to obtain the new SFU ID card.

Bring a photo ID

To get your SFU ID card, you must bring a physical copy of a valid government-issued photo ID. The ID must include your full legal name and date of birth in English, and must not be expired.

If you have questions, please contact us.

Types of SFU ID card

Student

SFU ID cards are automatically renewed whenever you enrol in courses. You must keep your card for the duration of your studies at SFU and thereafter as an alumnus.

Faculty and staff

Following the first payroll cycle, staff and faculty can get their SFU Employee ID card at the Registrar and Information Services (RIS) offices at any of our three campuses.

FIC students

You may need a Student ID Card if you live in SFU Residence and Housing and need access to the dining hall.

FIC students are able to request their ID and replacement IDs at any of our three campuses Registrar and Information Services offices.

Visitors

Visiting faculty and scholars, SFU Childcare staff, visiting graduate students, and members of the SFU community who are being sponsored by a department may be eligible to receive an SFU ID card and library borrowing privileges. Visiting students who do not pay the Student Services fee will be required to pay $20 + PST before receiving their SFU ID card.

To determine your eligibility for an SFU ID card, our office requires a letter from your department that lists your start and end dates at SFU, along with a valid piece of government-issued photo ID.

If you are not a visitor at SFU, please visit the SFU Library directly to obtain an external borrower card, or refer to the SFU Recreation website for information on their services.

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