A TCard is not required for students studying remotely. New, registered students will be able to obtain their UTORids and activation instructions over a video conference call with a TCard staff member.
- Students attending a remote appointment will be required to present unexpired Canadian government-issued photo identification or a passport (required for international students) in order to validate identity*.
- Students attending an in-office appointment to obtain a TCard, will be required to present documentation to validate legal status* in Canada.
*Visit Documentation Required for more information on what documents are required.
If you are a Student
- Check the Announcements or Home Page for dates of when you are eligible to obtain your UTORid and U of T Email, and for up to date information on COVID-related TCard operating procedures.
- Submit your photo online using the MyPhoto system (open to Newly admitted students only)
- Once you receive an email stating your photo has been approved, schedule an appointment with a TCard staff through the CLNx (Career & Co-Curricular Learning) using the JOINid/UTORid and password provided to you at application/registration.
- Have your Student Number and Documentation prepared before your scheduled meeting. For a list of accepted Government identification, visit the Documentation Required page.
- Activate your UTORid. To learn more about activating your UTORid, visit the Activate Your UTORid page.
There is no charge for your first TCard. Replacement TCards are subject to a replacement fee. Learn more about replacement cards.
Note: School of Continuing Studies (SCS) Students are not required to get a TCard, as you will already have access to U of T’s online services (email, Wi Fi, library resources) after you activate your UTORid. SCS Students do not need to set up an online or in-office appointment with a TCard staff member.
If you are Faculty/Staff
- Identify/locate your UTORid provided to you on the online services letter by Human Resources.
- Activate your UTORid. To learn more about activating your UTORid, visit the Activate Your UTORid page.
Faculty/Staff do not need to set up an online appointment with a TCard staff member. If you are on-campus and require a TCard you will be able to book an in-person appointment via CLNx.
There is no charge for your first TCard. Replacement TCards are subject to a replacement fee. Learn more about replacement cards.
If you are a Visitor
Visitors, if you do not have a personnel number OR your UTORid and are not entered through the University of Toronto’s Human Resources systems but you are required to have access to U of T services, including Library services, you will need to provide a letter from a University of Toronto sponsor.
Visit Long Term and Short Term UTORids for more information.