In your first few weeks of studying at BU you will need to either collect your student ID card or get your international documents checked to complete your enrolment. When and where you need to do this will depend on your course and faculty. You can check which faculty your course is in on the BU website.
If you are an international student you will be given your student ID card after completing your international document check.
- If you're a UK student: Find out when and where you can collect your student ID card.
- If you're an international student: Find out when you can get your international documents checked, complete your enrolment and collect your student ID card.
Student ID card collection
Your student ID card contains key information about you and allows you to access several different systems around BU, including printers, cycle facilities or access to specific buildings on campus. You’ll also need to use this as your identification during exams on campus. When and where you collect your student ID card will depend on your course and faculty. You can check which faculty your course is in on the BU website.
Find out when you can collect your student ID card
If you have any queries about your student ID card, please read our frequently asked questions below. You can also get in touch with the Student Lifecycle team at [email protected] and they will be able to help you.
International document check
To complete your enrolment at your international document check you will need to bring:
- Your passport
- Your visa sticker (stamped by UK Immigration)
- Your BRP (Biometric Residence Permit) – if you have one. You may be able to collect your BRP at your international document check if it has been delivered
- Any other proof of your right to study if you are not using a Student visa.
When and where you need to get your documents checked will depend on your course and faculty. You can check which faculty your course is in on the BU website.
Find out when you can collect your student ID card
If you have any queries about your international document check, please read our frequently asked questions below. You can also get in touch with the Immigration, Advice and Compliance Team at [email protected] and they will be able to help you.