How can I get a new student identity card if it has expired / is going to expire?

How can I get a new student identity card if it has expired / is going to expire?

If your student identity card has expired / is due to expire and you will continue your study at the PolyU, you can collect the renewed student identity card at the Academic Registry Service Centre according to the schedule specified in the notice on the renewal of student identity card.  The notice would be available on the Academic Registry website, eStudent and the Academic Registry notice boards at the campus.

The normal schedule for renewed student identity card collection is as follows:

Card expires on

Renewed card would be ready for collection in

31 January

Around late January of the card expiration year

31 August

Around late August of the card expiration year


Please remember to bring along your HKID card / Mainland ID card / Passport and current student identity card to collect the renewed card. No application form is required.

You should clear all the money value stored in your current student identity card. The card will be cancelled immediately upon collection.  The PolyU shall not be liable for any subsequent claims.

The online access to electronic resources will not be suspended regardless of the new student identity card collection, provided that you will continue your study in the coming semester.


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