Western ONECard

More Than Just a Photo ID Card

The Western ONECard functions as an identification card for exams, bus pass, and Campus Recreation. It is also a library card, meal plan card, and can be used for door access and vending machine purchases.

To Obtain Your Western ONECard

Please have your student/staff ID number and one piece of photo identification such as:

• Driver's license
• Citizenship card
• Passport
• Other government-issued photo ID

Name on Western ONECard

For students, your name will appear on the Western ONECard exactly as it appears in the student administration system. If your name is not correct on the student administration system, you must submit proper name change documentation showing your legal name to Student Central prior to receiving your Western ONECard.

If you legally change your name during your time at Western and would like the name change reflected on your Western ONECard, you must submit the proper name change documentation to Student Central. A replacement fee will apply.

Western ONECard Photo Standards

• A neutral or smiling facial expression that is looking straight at the camera.
• Open and clearly visible eyes. Glasses, including tinted prescription glasses, are acceptable provided that the eyes are clearly visible. Sunglasses are unacceptable.
• Nothing on your head, unless it is worn for religious beliefs.
• Nothing obstructing the view of your face. (Veiled students, please contact our office to make special arrangements to have your picture taken.)

Dos and Don'ts for your Western ONECard

• Do keep your card safe - Your Western ONECard is to be kept for the duration of your studies at Western. A fee will be charged to replace a lost or damaged card.
• Do keep your Western ONECard away from magnetic fields
• Do not bend your Western ONECard - Card readers are unable to reliably read bent or cracked cards.
• Do not wash your Western ONECard - You may damage the magnetic strip.
• Do not punch holes in your Western ONECard
• Do not lend your Western ONECard to others - Your card is to be used only by you.

Lost your card? Card Not Working?

• If you lose your Western ONECard that has a meal plan on it, report it as lost to any cashier on campus or to Student Central and it will immediately be deactivated. You are responsible for all transactions or loss of funds prior to deactivation. If you find your card after it has been deactivated, you must have it reactivated at Student Central before it will work.
• Please note that a fee applies for all replacement Western ONECards.
• To replace a lost, stolen, or damaged Western ONECard, visit Student Central in Student Central, Room 1120, Western Student Services Building during regular business hours.

Important information

1. Western ONEcards are the property of and issued by The University of Western Ontario.
2. Please report lost or found cards to: Student Central, Western Student Services building, room 1120, The University of Western Ontario, N6A 3K7

For any questions or problems with your Western ONECard contact:

Student Central
Office of the Registrar
Room 1120, Western Student Services Building
Click here for Office Hours



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