McGill Student ID card
General information
Your student ID card gives you access to essential services on campus like the library, labs, athletic facilities, residences, cafeterias, and more.
Use of your photo
The photo on your student ID card will appear on instructors’ class lists, and will be used for legitimate academic purposes only.
How to get a student ID card
What to do first
- Register for at least one course and wait 24 hours
➪ New students: check the Important Dates page to verify when you can start registering
What to do next
Go to Service Point or Macdonald Campus and bring the following:
=> Continuing Education students should go to the School of Continuing Studies
- Your McGill ID number (provided on your acceptance letter)
- One piece of government-issued photo ID
- Documents proving your legal status in Canada - visit the Legal Documents site to determine what you need
Important: ID cards will not be issued if any of the above documents are missing.
Lost or damaged cards
If you lose or damage your student ID card, there will be a $25 charge to replace it.
Program changes or expired cards
If you change programs or faculties or your card expires, there will be no charge for a replacement as long as the old one is returned.
Note: Students who have access to labs or other McGill facilities using their student ID card should consult the appropriate Security contact to ensure that their access is not interrupted.