How to get your student identification card

Once you have completed your enrolment, log in to Capture Me to upload a passport-style photo of yourself. After your photo has been verified, you will receive a notification that your student identification (ID) card is available.

Virtual ID card

You can access your virtual ID card in the Swinburne app after your photo has been verified. Your virtual ID card can be used to verify your Swinburne student status and to borrow books from the library.

Physical ID card

If you would like a physical ID card (e.g. for accessing specific buildings or labs), you can visit Library and StudentHQ to have it printed on the spot. 

Please note that you will require a physical ID card to enter Swinburne buildings that require swipe card access. Find out if you need a physical ID card.

Photo guidelines

Photos should be in a similar style to passport photos (e.g. not too small, taken front-on with an appropriate background). If your photo has been edited, filtered AI generated or not suitable, it may be rejected. Check the Australian Government passport photo guidelines for assistance.

Head coverings in photos

Head coverings may be worn in photos for religious reasons. For your photo to be approved, both edges of your face must be clearly visible, as well as from the bottom of your chin to the top of your forehead.  

Contact Library and StudentHQ if you have questions or concerns about our requirements.

Online access and your student login

Once you’ve enrolled with us, the Student Login page will be the home base for all your university needs. You can:

  • make changes to your enrolment
  • update your study plan
  • access your fee statements
  • check your student email
  • view your assignment and exam results.


Your username is your student ID number. You can use the password management portal to create or reset your password.

Using your student ID card

Your student ID card can be used to borrow books from the library – simply scan you physical or vitual card at a self-service borrowing station. It can also be used to access the LateLab and for photocopying services.

You can access a number of discounts and concessions with your student ID card. Eligible students are entitled to concession fares on board all train, tram and bus services with a PTV Tertiary Student ID. 

You will require a physical ID card to gain 24-hour access to buildings on campus. For this reason, please contact Library and StudentHQ to cancel your card if it is lost or stolen.

Swipe-card access: Hawthorn campus

Many spaces have added security including swipe-card access. To enter these locations, you'll require a physical ID card.

Note that for some spaces, swipe-card security only applies outside of business hours and on public holidays.

Building
Room
24 George Street 24G102
24G103
24G306
24G308
AD building AD101
AD103
AD104
AD105
AD112
AD209
Advanced Manufacturing and Design Centre (AMDC) AMDC201
AMDC202
AMDC203
AMDC204
AMDC501
AMDC502
AMDC504
AMDC505
AMDC506
AMDC507
AMDC508
AMDC509
AMDC601
AMDC602
AMDC602
AMDC603
AMDC604
Applied Sciences Building (AS) AS405
AS407
AS409
Advanced Technologies Centre (ATC) ATC328
ATC329
ATC330
ATC420
ATC421
ATC424
ATC427
ATC524
ATC525
ATC526
ATC527
ATC601a
ATC601b
ATC601c
ATC621
ATC624
ATC625
ATC626
ATC627
ATC701
ATC704
Chemistry Building (CH) CH107
CH303
Engineering Building (EN) EN123
EN207
EN209
EN305
EN310
Swinburne Place West (SPW) SPW118
SPW123
SPW210
SPW211
SPW212/SPW212a
TA building TA207
TA306
TB building TB201
TB204
TB207
TB211
TB214
TB222
TB224
TB306
TB308
TC building TC219
TC308
TC315
TC319
TD building TD314
TD320

How to replace your student ID card

Library and studentHQ can replace lost, stolen or damaged student ID cards. A replacement fee may apply.

Are you an Open Universities Australia student?

Open Universities Australia (OUA) does not issue student ID cards. Swinburne does, however, issue ID cards to OUA students. Once your enrolment is completed you may request a student ID card, without a photo, and it will be mailed to you.

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Are you a Swinburne Online student?

If you're studying through Swinburne Online, contact your student advisor to get your student ID card. A student ID card, without a photo, will be sent by mail when your enrolment has been completed.

Need assistance?

We want to ensure we provide you with the best support possible so you can focus on your studies. Having issues with your student ID card or student login? We’re here to help!

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