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.