All NEIU students are required to have a NEIU photo identification (ID) card issued by the University.

Photo ID cards are issued at the Information Center of the Student Union (across from Beck’s Bookstore).

Hours subject to change. Call 773-442-4290 for current schedule.

NEIU Photo ID Cards are mandatory to:

• Check out books and materials from the Library
• Gain access to the Physical Education Building for classes or recreational activities
• Verify status for University-sponsored events and activities
• Pick up any checks disbursed by the University
• Request information regarding your record at the Enrollment Services Center, Cashier’s Office, Student Loan Office, and Accounts Receivable
• Print, copy and scan documents at the NEIU printers and multifunction devices

NEIU Photo ID Cards can also be:

• Used as an add value card in photocopiers, computer lab printers, and Library microfilm printers. The magnetic strip on the back of the ID card can be encoded with a dollar value up to $25. To encode (or increase) the dollar value on an ID card, go to an on-campus 'Add Value' station. Insert the card and a $5, $10, or $20 bill and the dollar value on the magnetic strip will be increased by that amount. Each time the ID card is used for a purchase, the dollar value encoded on the magnetic strip will be reduced by the amount of the transaction.

To obtain an ID Card, a student must present:

1. proof of enrollment for the current semester (i.e. a current Student Detail Schedule or Account Summary by Term), and
2. a current photo ID such as a valid driver’s license, State ID, passport, or any government-issued ID.

The initial ID card is free for enrolled students; however, the replacement cost of a lost ID is $10. Note: A replacement ID card resulting from damage or name change will be replaced at no cost as long as the original ID is presented at the time of replacement.