Your first UVU student ID card is free. You submit a photo online, then pick the card up at Campus Connection in the Sorensen Student Center. The card carries a free UTA pass good on buses, TRAX, FrontRunner and the UVX line, as long as you're registered for at least one credit. A lost card costs $20 to replace.
Everything below is from UVU Campus Connection's ID card, replacement and transit pages, read Nov. 7, 2026.
Getting your card
- Submit a photo and your identification online. The photo needs a solid background. If you don't have a U.S. government-issued photo ID, UVU's "Verify Your Identity" page lists alternatives.
- Wait for approval, then pick up the card at Campus Connection, room SC-106F in the Sorensen Student Center, across from the UVU Post Office. UVU says cards print when you visit, submit an order or schedule an appointment, and recommends the appointment.
- Or have it mailed: First Class (one to three days) is $1, Priority (one to two days) is $15.
Questions: 801-863-8797. Concurrent enrollment students need to be registered for UVU classes first.
The free UTA pass
"UVU students, as well as current faculty and staff, are eligible to receive free UTA passes with their UVU ID Card," Campus Connection says.
| Who qualifies | Students registered for at least 1 credit this semester |
| Covers | All UTA buses, TRAX, FrontRunner, UVX in Orem and Provo |
| Doesn't cover | UTA Ski Bus, paratransit, PC-SLC Connect |
| Activates | Automatically, 5 days before the semester; allow about 2 days |
| Ends | If you drop all classes, or the day after the term ends if you're not registered for the next one |
If your card never had door access before, you may need to bring it to Campus Connection to get the pass working. For how to use it day to day, see our UVU commuter guide and FrontRunner from Provo.
What else it does
UVU lists these uses for the card:
- Fulton Library checkouts (see our Fulton Library guide)
- Entry to student activities and sporting events
- Athletic equipment rentals
- GreenBucks purchases on campus
- Identification at the Testing Center
- Door access for on-campus jobs
- Student discounts at participating businesses
Replacing a card
| Situation | Cost |
|---|---|
| Lost, stolen or broken, card under 5 years old | $20 |
| Card 5 or more years old | Free |
| Broken from normal wear (bring the pieces) | Free |
| Name change, after the Registrar has updated your record | Free |
| International student with a renewed I-20 | Free |
Pay the $20 online through Campus Connection's replacement page. If your photo is more than six months old, UVU says to submit a new one first. Name-change replacements take one to two days after your record updates; bring your old card to the Sorensen Center desk.
Related guides
- UVU student guide
- UVU commuter guide
- UVU Fulton Library hours and study rooms
- How to get into UVU
- FrontRunner from Provo
- Where to eat at UVU: every campus restaurant and its hours
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.
- Student ID Cards & Information, UVU Campus Connection. Checked November 7, 2026.
- ID Cards Replacements, UVU Campus Connection. Checked November 7, 2026.
- UVU Campus Connection: Transit, UVU Campus Connection. Checked November 7, 2026.
