Obtain NCard for New Students

This guide will walk you through how to obtain your student NCard in 3 easy steps outlined on this page. You can begin applying for your NCard even before attending your New Student Orientation (NSO).

For Online & Distance Education Students Only -Please contact the NCard Office at 402-472-7331 or email ncard_office@unl.edu.

For Current Students - Please see Replace My NCard for fees and details on how to replace your damaged or missing NCard and information on how to report a stolen or missing NCard.

Step1 Before Attending NSO

Things to Do

Submit Photo

Submit a photo of yourself for your NCard. The photo must meet all specified requirements.

Apply for your NCard online

Optional

Union Bank Checking MyStyle Account

Visit Union Bank MyStyle page for information on services offered and to open your account online.

Visit Union Bank MyStyle page

Step2 During NSO

Things to Do

Pick up your NCard

The NCard cannot be obtained without proper identification. Please bring a government issued photo ID such as driver's license, passport, or military ID.

No fee will be collected at pick up. The $20.00 Student ID fee will appear on your Student Accounts Consolidated Bill.

Optional

Union Bank Checking MyStyle Account

Visit with a banker to learn the benefits of opening a UNL MyStyle Checking account. Union Bank is located on the north side, first floor of the Nebraska Union.

Step3 After NSO

Optional

Set up NCard Account

The NCard can be used to make purchases on campus when the NCard Campus Account option is activated.

Set up your NCard Account

Optional

Pre-order your Textbooks

The University Bookstore makes it easy to pre-order textbook in the MyRED portal. Select the Enrollment tab in the navigation bar and choose Textbook Online Ordering button on the page

Pre-order Textbooks in MyRED

Can't Make it to NSO?

Things to Do

  • Submit your photo online or have photo taken in person at the NCard Office.
  • The NCard Office is located in Room 121 of the Nebraska Union at 14th & R Streets on city campus.
  • Government issued photo identification such as a driver's license or passport is required to pickup your NCard.
  • A $20.00 NCard fee will appear on your Student Accounts Consolidated Bill.

Optional

Union Bank Checking MyStyle Account

Visit with a Union Bank banker to learn the benefits of opening a UNL MyStyle Checking account or learn about the MyStyle Checking Account online. Union Bank is located on the north side, first floor of the Nebraska Union.