Your student ID

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You require a current NSCC student ID card to be on campus. Your student ID is an important piece of identification that will help you:

Show that you are an NSCC student while on campus
Borrow materials and equipment from NSCC and other Novanet libraries (including the Library Equipment Loan Program)
Get discounts available exclusively to students
Access public transportation (where available)

New students

The following outlines the process for receiving a student ID as a new student.

Eligibility

To apply for your NSCC student ID you must be an enrolled NSCC student with a valid w# and password.

Apply for your student ID

Please complete the student ID registration form to request your ID.

Photo requirements

Please ensure your photo meets all the following requirements. Photos that do not meet these requirements will be declined and you will be asked to resubmit.

Your photo must:

Be current
Be in .jpg, .tif, .bmp or .png format (.jpg is best)
Be a minimum of 150 pixels (width) x 190 pixels (height)

Examples of good photos and poor photos for your student id

Do:

Submit a colour photo
Take your photo against a plain white or off-white background
Face the camera
Be centred in the frame
Show your head and shoulders only
Show open and visible eyes
Wear prescription eyeglasses (if you normally do) – glare on eyeglasses can usually be avoided with a slight upward or downward tilt of the head

Don’t:

Use filters or alter your photo in any way
Wear a hat, sunglasses or other obstructing items (religious headwear is acceptable)
Submit a photo with poor lighting, where your face is in shadow
Submit a photo with red eye or flash reflection
Have other visible people or objects in the photo

Proof of identity

You can upload a scanned copy or a photo of any valid government issued photo ID such as a Driver’s License, active Passport, military ID.

If you are a Nova Scotia resident and don’t have a government issued photo ID, you can apply for a Nova Scotia Photo Identification Card at any Access Nova Scotia location for a small fee.

The government issued photo ID verification will be deleted from the system immediately after your student ID is printed.

Receiving your student ID

If your information is complete and your photo and proof of identity meet requirements, your student ID will be available for pick up at the campus or mailed to you within 5 business days.

Receiving your student ID means you're registered with NSCC Libraries.

If there are any issues with your student ID application, we will contact you through your NSCC email address.

Returning students

The following outlines the process for updating or replacing a student ID as a returning student to ensure your ID is current.

Updating your student ID

If you have a student ID from the previous academic year, you can pick up a returning student expiration sticker at your campus (upon presentation of your ID).

eCampus students can contact for a student ID expiration sticker.

Replacing your student ID

Returning students who didn't receive an ID last year (or lost it) can request a new one by completing the student ID registration form. There is no fee for replacement.