Obtaining a Student ID card and amending your details

This information is for students on registered Distance Learning programmes.


Student ID card

If you have occasion to visit the University of Salford and wish to use our library facilities, you will need a valid Student ID card.

You will also need an ID card if you wish:

To apply for an ID card:

Further information

For further information please contact Registration at: registration@salford.ac.uk


Student Self Service: Updating your contact details

You can view and amend personal details held by the University online via the Student Channel.

  • Update Contact Details allows you to alter your address and telephone number.
  • Self Service you to check data, such as your module choices and financial statement. You can also use Self Service to amend your personal email address.

Further details are available in a guide available on the Self Service web pages.

To use either option, you will need:

  • Student ID number
  • PIN

Forgotten your PIN?

If you do not have your PIN, both the Update Contact Details and Self Service web pages have a ‘forgotten PIN’ option. A copy of your PIN will be emailed to your University email address.

If you require any further help, please use the My Student Information contacts list