Identity (ID) card
- What is the Curtin University Identification (ID) Card?
- Who needs an ID card?
- Why do I need one?
- How much will it cost?
- Where do I get one?
- How do I get one?
- Is my photo used for anything else?
- What happens after I get my card?
What is the Curtin University Identification (ID) Card?
Curtin ID cards contain a photograph and basic personal details of the cardholder. The card also contains a visible magnetic stripe. Inside the card there is a chip and antenna. The magnetic stripe, chip and antenna all store information about the cardholder and their access to buildings on campus.
Your building will either have a swipe reader (meaning a card's magnetic stripe is swiped through the door reader to operate it) or proximity reader (meaning a card is held close to the new door reader to operate it). If a card is coded for access to a building, the door reader light will turn green, a tune will sound, and the door(s) will unlock.
Who needs an ID card?
All current students and staff of the University must obtain and carry with them an identification card. For students there are a range of cards depending on your type of enrolment at the University.
- Student Card - for students who have a current enrolment in academic courses or subjects offered by Curtin University and have a student identification number.
- CIC card - for students who have a current enrolment in academic courses or subjects offered by Curtin International College and have a student identification number.
- University Associate Card - for people that are not enrolled within the University but who require access to buildings and electronic services for the purposes of their work with Curtin.
Students enrolled in International Bridging and some Short courses are not eligible for an ID card.
For staff there are a range of cards depending on your job requirement and your relationship with the University.
- Staff Card - for staff that are employed within the University and have been assigned an identification number by Staff Services.
- University Associate Card - for people that are not employed within the University but who require access to buildings and electronic services for the purposes of their work with Curtin.
Why do I need one?
A university ID card identifies you as being a member of the Curtin community and enables you to access certain campus facilities and services that are restricted to University staff and students.
You must have a card to:
- Enter buildings the majority of buildings and labs on campus
- Attend University examinations
- Identify who you are
- Access Library Borrowing Services
- Obtain a "Student 200X" sticker
- Obtain the Curtin Guild membership sticker
How much will it cost?
Your first card is free!
If your first card is lost or damaged due to misuse a $15.00 fee will be charged for a replacement. Payment can be made to the University Cashiers in Building 101, Level 2.
If your first card is stolen and you have evidence of the police report no fee will be charged for a replacement.
Where do I get one?
- If you are a student or staff member at Sarawak Campus please refer to the Sarawak Campus website.
- If you are a student or staff member at Curtin Sydney please refer to the Sydney Campus website.
- If you are a student or staff member at Kalgoorlie VTEC please refer to the Kalgoorlie Campus website.
- If you are a student or staff member at the Bentley, or any other Curtin campus not listed above, identification cards are available at:
Student Central
Building 101, Level 2.
ID card stations are also set up at each Faculty over busy enrolment periods.
How do I get one?
All staff and students must demonstrate they are eligible for the card as well as verify their identity.
- Students must provide proof of enrolment at Curtin e.g. your enrolment advice and photographic proof of identification e.g. driver's licence or passport.
- Staff must provide proof of employment at Curtin e.g. your Staff ID number and photographic proof of identification e.g. driver's licence or passport.
The Customer Service Officer will confirm your eligibility for a card and verify your identity. If you are replacing your card they will ask for your receipt for $15.00 or evidence of your Police Report. They will take your photo and print your card immediately whilst you wait.
If you are unable to attend the campus for your card you can post in a Request for Student ID Card [.doc] form available on the forms web page. Please allow for postal delays when requesting your card in this way.
Is my photo used for anything else?
Your photo is stored on your record in the Cardax Security database; and for students it is also stored on your record in the student database.
Use of your photo is strictly controlled and will only be allowed for approved internal administrative purposes within the University.
What happens after I get my card?
If you enter buildings around campus for your work or study you will need the appropriate access on your card.
- Students automatically have building access assigned to their card for the Abacus Lab; however access to other buildings is not automatically assigned.
- Staff do not automatically have any access assigned to their card.
To request building access you must complete the Electronic Request for Building Access form [.pdf] and submit it as per the instructions on the form.
There isn't much else for you to do once you have your card except keep it on your person at all times when on campus, and keep it secure!
