Identification cards

Cornell students and staff

If you're a matriculated Cornell student, a regular, non-academic employee, or non-professorial academic staff, you may use your Cornell ID card.

Visiting students

If you're a visiting student (i.e., not a degree-seeking, matriculated Cornell student) and are enrolled in an on-campus class through the School of Continuing Education, you'll need to obtain a Cornell Student ID card. For instructions, see the Onboarding page.

There is a $40 charge to replace a lost ID.

Please note: Non-degree students have different access privileges than matriculated students, and your Cornell ID card will not offer all the same features. Transportation services, including TCAT bus passes, must be purchased separately.

NetID activation

You'll need a Cornell Network ID (NetID) to access important Cornell services including email, your grades, bursar bills, library services, official university announcements, and more. Your Cornell email account will be used for official university announcements.

Instructions:
  • Follow the steps on the Onboarding page to activate your NetID.
  • You're expected to activate your NetID and Cornell email account immediately upon receipt.
  • If you've previously taken classes at Cornell, your NetID will be reactivated shortly after your registration is processed.