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New Students

Your first Humboldt ID is automatically printed when you upload your "ID Photo" to your myHumboldt account (directions below).

  1. Log into myHumboldt (on your computer, not your phone) using your Cal Poly Humboldt username and password
  2. Go to Student Center.
  3. On the left hand navigation side, Click Upload ID Photo
  4. You will need to browse to the photo you wish to upload. Once located, click OK

Please prepare your photo to match these requirements:

  • Must have a white background
  • Must be in color (black and white photos will not be accepted)
  • Must be a full front view of your head and shoulders only
  • Cropped from just above the top of head to collarbone
  • Do not retouch or otherwise enhance or soften photo
  • The file must be in jpg or jpeg format
  • File size cannot exceed 5MB
  • No inappropriate or offensive photographs
  • No sunglasses or other accessories

This photo will be your permanent Humboldt ID card picture throughout your time at Cal Poly Humboldt. Please keep this in mind when selecting your photo.

We will send your Humboldt ID to your dorm if you are planning on living on campus. Students living off-campus are notified when their Humboldt ID is available for pick up in the Library. Distance learning students may request that their Humboldt ID be mailed by contacting idoffice@humboldt.edu. Please verify your mailing address in your myHumboldt account before making your request.

Replacement Humboldt ID card for Students

If you need to replace your Humboldt ID card, please visit the Library or complete the Student Replacement ID Form.

Replacement Humboldt ID cards cost $5 and are charged to your student account. If you have any questions, please email us at idoffice@humboldt.edu.

New or Replacement Humboldt ID cards for Staff/Faculty/Administrators

If you need to obtain a new Humboldt ID or replace an existing Humboldt ID, please fill out the Faculty, Staff, Administrator New or Replacement ID Form or visit the Library during open hours. If you have any questions, please email us at idoffice@humboldt.edu.

More Humboldt ID Information

Campus ID Services offers the following:

  • ID cards for Students, Staff, and Faculty
  • ID badges for campus use
  • Community & Guest Borrower library cards are available to purchase

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need a Cal Poly Humboldt ID Card?

Why do I need a Cal Poly Humboldt ID Card?

  • Use as a Library card for checking out university library materials.
  • The Humboldt ID card is your Jack Pass, providing unlimited rides on public transportation across Humboldt County. The Eureka Transit Service, Humboldt Transit Authority, and Arcata and Mad River Transit System are participants. Click here for bus schedules.
  • Receive discounts on software and hardware at the Campus Bookstore.
  • Use as a debit card for on campus purchases.
  • Use the Student Health Center.
  • Use the campus computer labs.
  • Buy discount tickets at the University Box Office.
  • Attend athletic events for free.
  • Eat meals and do laundry in the residence halls.
  • Use as a door key if you live on campus.
  • Get discounts at local businesses.
  • Get a campus parking permit.

How much does an ID card cost?

How much does an ID card cost?

  • Cal Poly Humboldt students receive their first Student Humboldt ID card free of charge upon enrollment.
  • Should the need arise, a replacement card can be purchased for $5. Access Services Staff will add a $5 charge to your student account, and then issue your replacement Humboldt ID at the Front Desk of the library.

How long does it take to get my ID card?

How long does it take to get my ID card?

  • Typically, your Humboldt ID card is available a few days after we receive your request online. Walk-in Humboldt IDs can be printed at the Front Desk in the library in 10-20 minutes.

My Cal Poly Humboldt ID card is damaged and no longer works

My Cal Poly Humboldt ID card is damaged and no longer works

  • If your Humboldt ID card develops wear which prevents it from working for campus related functions (use as room key, as transit pass, etc.), request a replacement, and destroy the damaged card when the new one arrives. The magnetic strip on the old card will be deactivated.
  • The replacement Humboldt ID card will work immediately for all transactions requiring a student ID number. Students living in on-campus will need to go to the Housing Office to have their card encoded with their room key code.
  • You may have to pay a bus fare for that trip. Obtain a receipt from the bus driver and take the receipt to the UPD window in the SBS building for reimbursment.

How long is the Cal Poly Humboldt ID card valid?

How long is the Cal Poly Humboldt ID card valid?

  • Your Humboldt ID card should last throughout your academic or employment career at Cal Poly Humboldt.
  • Employees of Cal Poly Humboldt (Staff/Faculty) are required to turn in their Humboldt ID cards upon termination or retirement. Depending on their status, a former employee could be eligible for a Humboldt Emerti ID card that would allow library privileges. Please consult with your department for further information.

What is the C-card?

What is the C-card?

  • The Humboldt Convenience Card (C-Card) is tied to your Humboldt ID card.
  • You may activite your Humboldt ID card to serve as a debit account by making an initial deposit to the card. Your card may then be used for purchases at any participating campus location.

How do I care for my card?

How do I care for my card?

  • Cal Poly Humboldt ID cards should be carried in a protective holder or wallet. Close proximity to magnetic fields (TVs, cell phones, computers, etc.) may decode the magnetic stripe on the card.  Holes should not be punched in the mag stripe area of the card. Try to avoid punching holes in your card, as it may loosen the polycarbonate laminate covering.
  • To maximize the longevity of your card, please avoid doing the following which could be potentially damaging:
    • Leave your card in the hot sun
    • Bite it
    • Habitually bend it
    • Rub it up against another mag stripe
    • Send it through the wash and dry cycles