🔹 How do I get my student ID card at Acadia University 🔹 Where do I go to pick up my Acadia ID 🔹 What do I need to get my student card 🔹 How do I upload my photo for my ID 🔹 Can I get my ID card before classes start

Learn how to obtain your Acadia University student ID card, including where to go, what documents you need, and how to upload your photo.

To get your Acadia student ID card, follow these steps once you’ve completed your registration:

1. 🏢 Visit the Safety & Security office located on the upper level of the Students’ Union Building (SUB)

2. 📸 Upload your photo in advance through theAccess Control Services page

3. 🪪 Bring a valid government-issued ID (e.g. passport or driver’s license)

4. 🔢 Have your student number ready

5. 💳 Your card will be printed and issued on-site — it’s used for building access, meal plans, library services, fitness centre entry, and exam identification

Tip: Don’t visit the Access Control office directly — all ID card services are handled at the Safety & Security operations desk in the SUB.

📘 Helpful Definitions:

• Access Control Services: The system that manages ID cards, keys, and building access

• Acadia ID card: Your official student identification used across campus

• SUB (Students’ Union Building): Central hub for student services and ID pickup

📎 Suggested Links

• How to Get Your Student ID – Acadia Hub 

• ID Cards and Keys – Acadia Safety & Security

• Registration Information – Registrar’s Office 

📝 Special Notes:

• Upload your photo as a JPG/JPEG file with a plain white or off-white background

• No hats, sunglasses, or side profiles — your face must be clearly visible

• Lost or damaged cards cost $15 to replace unless worn out from normal use

• If you find your original card after receiving a replacement, return the old one to Safety & Security