Validation

The UZH Card is initially issued without validity. To make it valid, it must be validated at a UZH validation station. Validity must be renewed regularly.

A new UZH Card will only be issued in the following cases:

• upon new enrollment
• after a name change
• if the previous card is lost

For all other changes, the existing card remains valid. However, it must be revalidated so that the current data can be printed on it.

• Immediately upon receipt of a new card
• After the expiration date (date in the validation area)
• After changes to study-specific data (e.g., change of degree program, students only)
• Upon change of job function (employees only)
• When starting a study program as an employee or when being hired by UZH as a student

• Sign your UZH Card immediately upon receipt.
• Validate the card at a validation station at the University of Zurich.
• Dispose of or return your old card:
  • Students can destroy their old card.
  • Employees and guests should return their old card to the responsible decentralized access officer or to the head of their unit.

The validity of the UZH Card is extended by revalidating it at a validation station.

• Students: Renewal each semester
• Lecturers: Renewal each semester
• Other employees: Annual renewal
• UZH Guestcard: Please contact the responsible decentralized access officer at least one month before the card expires.

Further information can be found here:

• Information on validity and validation for students
• Information on validity and validation for employees
• Information on validity and validation for guests