About the Student Campus Card

When you join the University, you get a Student Campus Card. This card has a microchip for various uses:

1. Enter and leave the Library.
2. Borrow books from the Library.
3. Enter your examinations room.
4. Access 24-hour PC labs.
5. Access study lounges at Reading Students' Union and TOB
6. Access your hall of residence.
7. Access other campus buildings (with permission).
8. Use multi-function printing devices.
9. Enter music practice rooms (with membership fees).
10. Enter SportsPark (with membership fees). 
11. Show you're a student for Council Tax exemption/reduction.
12. Pay for printing and photocopying.
13. Pay Library and laptop locker fines online.
14. Receive food/drink with a Clever Cuisine package.
15. Use Campus cash within catering outlets

For some services, you need a PIN. Retrieve it from the Campus Card Portal.

Your photo will be part of your electronic student record. Carry your Campus Card as proof you're a student.

Conditions of use

By accepting your University Campus Card you agree to:

• Keep your Campus Card and PIN safe and separate.
• Use the Campus Card only for your personal work/study at the University
• Not let others use your Campus Card
• Take responsibility for transactions made with the Campus Card.
• Report lost cards immediately to block them.
• Follow the Rules for the Use of University Computers and Data Networks and the Rules of the Library 
• pay any relevant membership fees.
• Abide by terms and conditions for purchasing University goods/services. 
• Abide by terms and conditions as printed on the Catering page.

For more information check the FAQs.