Get a ONEcard

University of Alberta students registered in on-campus credit courses are eligible for a ONEcard. Photos must be submitted and approved in advance of picking up a ONEcard. All students must present a valid government issued photo ID and their U of A ID number.

Questions? Visit the Frequently Asked Questions.

Augustana Campus

Students enrolled at the Augustana Campus can find more information here.

Get a Virtual ONEcard

Your virtual ONEcard acts as your student identification while attending classes remotely. Write exams and access student discounts—use your virtual ONEcard anywhere you may be asked for your student ID while you're off campus!

Virtual ONEcards are available to distance learning students. On premise students will receive a physical ONEcard.

For more information about virtual ONEcards, please visit the Virtual ONEcard webpage or view our frequently asked questions.

Most University of Alberta faculty and staff are eligible for a University of Alberta ONEcard. You must pick up your ONEcard in person and present government issued photo ID at time of issuance. Email ONEcard@ualberta.ca to confirm your eligibility.

To request a staff ONEcard:

1. Upload your photo
2. Receive your PHOTO APPROVED email
3. Pick up your ONEcard

Faculty and staff employed at the Augustana Campus can find more information here.

University of Alberta Alumni may obtain a University of Alberta Alumnus ONEcard for ID purposes. Access to services must be purchased separately. Please visit the University of Alberta's Campus & Community Recreation and Libraries websites for information about fees and procedures for accessing these services. You must pick up your ONEcard in person and present government issued photo ID at time of issuance

Visit the Alumni and Friends website for all Alumni benefit information.

Augustana Campus alumni can find more information here.

Convocated on or before 1972? Please reach out to our office before visiting to confirm your degree.

University of Alberta students who are currently registered in a diploma or certificate program through the Faculty of Extension may obtain a University of Alberta ONEcard in person at the ONEcard Office for a $15 fee. Access to services must be purchased separately. Please visit the University of Alberta's Campus & Community Recreation and Libraries websites for information about fees and procedures for accessing these services. You must pick up your ONEcard in person and present government issued photo ID at time of issuance.

ONEcards are available to Academic Visitors.

1. Upload your photo
2. Please email ONEcard@ualberta.ca to confirm your eligibility
3. Pick up your ONEcard (please confirm office hours prior to pickup)

You must pick up your ONEcard in person and present government issued photo ID at time of issuance.

Guests and contractors with the university may obtain a ONEcard in person for a fee of $15 after they have been assigned their 7-digit university ID number and CCID.

Access to buildings or services may be administered by the individual's department after card issuance.

Guests and contractors visiting or working at Augustana Campus can find more information here.

A Cash ONEcard (not ID) can be purchased from the ONEcard office and can be used to make ONEcard financial transactions at vending locations that accept ONEcard cash.

Please contact our office at onecard@ualberta.ca for details.

Department ID Badges

The ONEcard Office, in collaboration with Marketing and Communications, has developed a standard Departmental ID Badge for University of Alberta staff, students, and contractors. Department administrators can request badges using one of the forms available on the Forms Page.

If you require ID badges for a large group (20+) please contact the ONEcard office to make arrangements: onecard@ualberta.ca

VVC Memberships

Individuals who are not associated with the University of Alberta, but wish to use the gym facilities, may purchase a VVC Membership from the Equipment Room in the Van Vliet Centre.