ONEcard Eligibility

For Students

University of Alberta students registered in credit courses in the current term are eligible for a ONEcard. You must pick up your ONEcard in person, and valid government issued photo ID must be presented.  Please bring your 7-digit University of Alberta ID number.  New students should submit their ONEcard photo online. Please note: Access to services is based on fee assessment.

For Staff

Most University of Alberta Faculty and Staff are eligible for a University of Alberta ONEcard. Please ensure that you confirm your eligibility and check that you have been entered into the PeopleSoft and ONEcard databases. You may do this by contacting the ONEcard Office by phone at (780) 492-7924 or by sending an email request to onecard@ualberta.ca.  Please include your 7-digit UofA Employee ID number in all correspondence. Staff may submit a photo online.

For Alumni

University of Alberta Alumni may obtain a University of Alberta Alumnus ONEcard for ID purposes. Access to services must be purchased separately. Please visit the University of Alberta Van Vliet Centre Membership site and University of Alberta Library site for information about fees and procedures for accessing these services.

For Continuing Education Students

University of Alberta students who are currently registered in a diploma or certificate program through the Faculty of Extension may obtain a University of Alberta Extension ONEcard in person for a $10 fee. Access to services must be purchased separately. Please visit the University of Alberta Van Vliet Centre Membership site and University of Alberta Library site for information about fees and procedures for accessing these services. 

Postdoctoral Fellows and Academic Visitors

ONEcards are available to Postdoctoral Fellows and Academic Visitors, however registration must be completed with the Postdoc/Academic Visitors office prior to card issuance.  Please see the following websites for registration requirements:

 Academic Visitors Office

 Postdoctoral Fellows Office

Basic ONEcards

A "Basic" ONEcard (not ID) can be purchased from the ONEcard office and most UofA libraries for the purposes of ONEcard financial transactions such as printing/photocopying and use at vending locations that accept ONEcard cash.  Basic cards can also be programmed to allow door access by departments.

Other Cards

Individuals are who not associated with the University of Alberta, but wish to use the gym facilities, may purchase a Community membership from the Equipment Room in the Van Vliet Centre.