Whether eating in the canteen or borrowing books from the university library: the student ID card is a daily companion for students at Otto-von-Guericke University. After enrollment, every student receives a student ID card. It accompanies them throughout their studies and is versatile. It serves as:
- Student ID card
- Library ID card
- Semester ticket for the public transport system (only valid until September 30, 2024)
- Cash card with function of payment in the refectory
- Cashless means of payment for copying and printing at copying stations at the university
The chip in the card functions in the same way as conventional EC cards or other ID cards. It is used to uniquely identify the user, but does not store any personal data. Only the card number, matriculation number and library number are stored.
First use and validation
As part of the enrollment process, prospective students receive their student card. The student ID card be activated at one of the numerous validation stations at Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg. The valid semester data will be visibly printed on. Printing is possible at any time but should be updated before the end of the semester. Otherwise, the student status can no longer be proven. The validation stations can be found in the following buildings:
- Building 01 (Campus Welcome Center)
- Building 06 (hallway)
- Building 26 (outside auditorium 1)
- Building 40 (entrance B)
- Office of Students’ Dean (Campus of the university’s Clinical Center/ building 2)
The student ID card as a semester ticket
With the student ID card, students have a semester ticket that can be used on the buses and trams of the Magdeburger Verkehrsbetriebe (MVB). It is important to note that the card is only valid in the Magdeburg tariff zone and is not valid beyond this area. Journeys with the Deutsche Bahn (DB) are also not included in the semester ticket. The semester ticket is paid for with the semester fee. Important: Make sure it is valid! With an expired semester ticket, you will incur increased transport charges when using local public transport.
Attention: From winter semester 2024/25 (October 1, 2024), the student ID card is no longer valid as semester ticket for the public transportation in Magdeburg. It will be replaced by the Deutschlandsemesterticket which has to be presented throughout the app "easy.GO". Further information regarding the Deutschlandsemesterticket can be found here.
Wallet on campus
The student ID card can be used as a flexible means of payment on campus - completely without cash. For example, students can pay with the card in the dining halls on campus. Payment for copying or printing is also possible with the ID card. However, the card must first be topped up. There are top-up machines at central locations on campus (including the Mensa and the university library) where money can be loaded onto the card. The ID card is inserted into the top-up station and students then load their cash onto the card. Important: The reloaders only accept banknotes and therefore at least five euros.
Malfunction / loss of the student ID card
The Campus Welcome Center must be notified immediately if the card is lost or malfunctions. The card can only be blocked at the Campus Welcome Center. A new ID card will be issued for a fee in accordance with the university's fee regulations if the card is lost or unusable. The loss of the card also means the loss of the amount of money stored on the card. A new card can be issued for a fee. Therefore, students should take care of their card and handle it with care. The student ID card must not be bent, soiled or wilfully damaged. Heat, cold and radiation should be avoided!
A cash charging malfunction must be reported to the "Studentenwerk".
Error 448 occurs in case of early interruption of the reading or printing process at one of the terminals. Error correction is only possible by putting the card on the respective terminal again and having the process finished.
What shall I do having lost my student ID card?
Should you have lost your student ID card or should it not work properly you have to immediately inform the Campus Welcome Center about that. The card can be blocked by staff only.If necessary a new card will be set up for a charge according to the university’s Scale of Charges. Loss of your student ID card means as well loss of the amount of money saved on it.