Identification Cards

The NLU Identification card (NLU ID card) is the official University identification and entitles students to admission to the University’s buildings, use of its libraries, use of open computer labs, printing and use of other University facilities and services. The card (1) is not transferable, (2) is the property of the University and (3) must be surrendered upon request by a University official.

Students, faculty, and staff are required to carry an NLU ID card when present on one of the campuses, academic centers or at a class function sponsored by the University. Your NLU ID card is also required to gain access into various University campus areas and classrooms, and must be scanned upon entering any Illinois campus location.

NLU ID cards may be obtained at the Facilities Management office of each campus, more details on obtaining an ID card can be found in the Student Planner. The fee to replace lost NLU ID cards is $25.00. ID cards have an expiration date, please allow yourself time to renew your ID card annually based on the date printed on your card. Failure to renew your ID card could result in revoked on campus printing privileges or delayed access to the building(s).

Individuals must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible for an NLU Student ID card:

• The student must be registered for a class in the current term, the card is only active during terms in which a student is registered.
• The student currently has an I-Grade in place (Incomplete Grade).
• The student graduated NLU in the past and does not have a restriction (including but not limited to financial, student conduct) on their student record.