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How do I get my card?

2012 Student Campus Cards for continuing students

Students who successfully pre-enrolled will receive their 2012 student campus card via registered post at their correspondence addresses by the start of semester.

Please Remember - If you receive a collection card from Australia Post in your mailbox, you must go to the post office to collect the card within the nominated timeframe.

International students without a local address

If you were unable to provide an Australian address your card can be collected in-person,
From Level 3, New Law School Annex from the 20th February to 2nd March, 2012
To collect your card you must bring one form of photo identification, such as:

  • Driver licence, or
  • Passport, or
  • NSW Photo Card

New domestic & international students enrolling in person

  • Attend a Card Centre site (Stage 3) after all other enrolment stages have been completed
  • Your photograph will be taken and
  • Travel concession declaration will be completed (if you are eligible)
  • The Student Campus Card will be posted to your correspondence address via registered post within 5-7 working days


On main campus Faculties should attend:
Sydney Law School - Law Annexe, level 3 (Rooms 340, 342, 344, 346) Eastern Avenue - From 23rd January 10am to 5pm

Remote sites:
Sydney College of the Arts: 25th January and 15th February - 10 to 5pm

Conservatorium of Music: 24th January - 10 to 5pm

What to bring to in-person enrolment

Your enrolment must be finalised with your faculty prior to obtaining your card. On completion of your enrolment please visit the Campus Card Centre and bring the following.

One form of photo identification from the below options:

  • Driver licence,
  • Passport, or
  • NSW Photo Card

And one form of enrolment documentation from the below options:

  • Fee payment status form, or
  • Confirmation of Enrolment
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Remote/distance students

If you are enrolled as a distance student or you reside outside the Sydney metropolitan area, you can apply for a Student Campus Card by completing the Off-Campus Student Card application form. (Please note, students enrolling during the midyear enrolment period at remote campus locations can also complete this form)

You will need to attach to the form:

  • An endorsed passport sized photo
  • A certified copy of your passport or driver licence or NSW Photo Card.

Certification can be done by:

Send all requested documentation to:

The Campus Card Centre
Ground Floor, K07 - Margaret Telfer Building
Arundel Street, University of Sydney NSW 2006

Alternatively, you can arrange with your faculty to endorse the form and photo and send on your behalf. Student Campus Cards will not be processed if the application is incomplete or if the photo does not meet the passport photo standards.

If you wish to apply for travel concession please read the declaration carefully and only complete if you meet the eligibility criteria. Please send both application forms together for processing. Student Campus Cards will only be sent with a travel concession if applications are complete and you meet the eligibility requirements as determined by Transport NSW.

To apply for travel concession please complete the application form.

You must not obtain student concession travel if you do not comply with the eligibility conditions.

Providing false information or any breach of these conditions could render you liable for prosecution.

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Offshore students

If you are studying offshore (overseas), you will need to complete the Off-Campus Student Card application form to obtain your Student Campus Card. Forms can be provided by your faculty administrator when you enrol or can be downloaded from this site.

You will need to attach to the form:

  • An endorsed passport sized photo
  • A certified copy of your passport or driver licence or NSW Photo Card.

Certification can be done by:

Send all requested documentation to:

The Campus Card Centre
Ground Floor, K07 - Margaret Telfer Building
Arundel Street, University of Sydney NSW 2006

Alternatively, you can arrange with your faculty to endorse the form and photo and send on your behalf. Student Campus Cards will not be sent if the application is incomplete or if the photo does not meet the passport photo standards.

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I've varied my enrolment. What do I do?

You do not need to obtain a new Student Campus Card if you have either varied your enrolment or transferred to a different course. Domestic students are advised if your enrolment has changed from full time to part time, you will no longer be eligible for a travel concession. You must return your card for a free replacement without concession.

If you are a domestic student and your attendance has increased to full-time or if you are now a permanent resident of Australia and studying full-time, please visit the Campus Card Centre to apply for a travel concession, if eligible.

You will need to bring:

  • Your existing Student Campus Card
  • Photo identification (passport, driver licence or NSW Photo Card)
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Travel concession

The Campus Card Centre acts as an agent on behalf of Transport NSW and is required to follow the eligibility criteria set by them when issuing travel concession. Further information and guidelines can be found at the Transport NSW website.

If you are entitled to a transport concession your signature on your student card indicates your agreement to abide by the conditions of use as published by the relevant transport authorities. For the conditions of use and eligibility requirements for travel concession please refer to the Transport NSW website.

You can apply for a travel concession in person at the Campus Card Centre.

Students who pre-enroll will have the opportunity to declare online to receive a travel concession for 2012. Details of how to apply online will be available on MYUNI - Important Messages when pre-enrolment opens and declarations will be accepted until the 31st of December.

You must submit a declaration each year to obtain a travel concession.

Students will need to enroll fulltime for both semesters and meet the eligibility requirements to receive a Student Campus Card with a travel concession.

You must not obtain student concession travel if you do not comply with the eligibility conditions.

Providing false information or any breach of these conditions could render you liable for prosecution.

If you cease studies or enter employment prior to the card expiry date, you must return your concession card to the issuing office immediately.

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Replacement Student Campus Cards and travel concessions

If your card is lost or stolen and you have activated the Visa prepaid payment functionality, contact ANZ Customer Service on 1800 773 720 immediately at which time a block will be placed on your card to prevent it from being used fraudulently.

If your Student Campus Card has been lost or stolen you can obtain a replacement from the Campus Card Centre. You will need to provide photo identification (passport, driver licence or NSW Photo Card). The cost of replacing your Student Campus Card is $25. If you are eligible for a replacement travel concession, a form is available at the Campus Card Centre. The form must be endorsed by the Campus Card Centre and $26 is payable to the Passes and Concession Office.

In-person:
Passes and Concessions Office
490 Pitt Street
Sydney (beneath Central Station)
Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm
(Cash, eftpos and credit cards accepted)

By mail:
PO Box k349
Haymarket NSW 1238
(Bank cheque/money order/credit card)

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Damaged cards

If your card is damaged, you can have a new card issued by the Campus Card Centre on presentation of your old card. You will need to provide photo identification such as driver licence or passport. A fee of $25 may apply for replacement of a damaged card.

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