Identity check

Once you have completed online registration, the final step is attending your identity check.

Identity checks for our January 2026 starters will be completed at our dedicated Registration Event in the Careers Hub located on the ground floor of the David Wilson Library.

New UK and Irish students must undertake an identity check at the start of term to fully complete registration and receive a student ID card. The purpose of an identity check is to confirm a student's identity and nationality.

Attending your identity check

January 2026

Your identity check will take place on campus or Registration Event to be held in the Careers Hub (ground floor, David Wilson Library). Students are asked to book an appointment and the bookings link will be included in the invite to register, as well as any reminders. You will need to present your identity documents (please see a list of valid documents below) and then you can receive your student ID card.

UK and Irish students who will begin living in University Halls of Residence

If you are living in University-managed accommodation, you will be able to complete your identity check and receive your student ID card on arrival at your Hall of Residence. Please remember to bring your identity documents listed below. You do not need to book an appointment for your identity check.

Once you have completed your identity check you will be a fully registered student with the University.

Documents you must provide

UK/Irish citizens

Accepted documents

• Passport
• Full birth certificate (long version which details parents)
• Naturalisation certificate

Documents we cannot accept

• Driving licence as this does not demonstrate nationality
• Short birth certificate

If you are holding any other documents please contact visas@le.ac.uk for advice.

International students

If you are an international student (including EU), please visit our Visa Checkpoint webpages for further information.