How to Obtain a Card

How do I get my SDSUcard?

To receive your SDSUcard you will need your SDSU RED ID#, and an acceptable form of Identification.

Acceptable forms of identification

  • U.S. State Issued ID
  • U.S. Driver's License
  • Passport or Visa
  • U.S. Temporary Driver's License with photo
  • Register to create an account using your SDSU ID(email) at get.cbord.com 
  • Use your legal name unless you registered a preferred name with Registrar's office. Use the "preferred" name If you have one registered. 
  • Download "GET" mobile app to your cell phone
  • Upload both a photo for your SDSUcard  AND government issued ID using the GET mobile app. View YouTube video for instructions.
  • Note: Graduate Students with Teacher Assistant privileges  will be issued SDSU cards identified as GRADUATE student. Grad Students designated as Staff employees of San Diego State University by an authorized Human Resources representative will be indicated as STAFF on their SDSU cards.
  • If you are part of an orientation, you will get your card at orientation. Otherwise you pick up your SDSU card at our office.
  • Student SDSUcards are billed to your mySDSU account. SDSUcards are $25 for initial card and $25 for any and each replacement card issued. 

Imperial Valley Students

Imperial Valley Students- Please visit the library at the Imperial Valley Campus to get your SDSU card

QUICK TIPS FOR UPLOADING SDSU CARD PHOTOS !

GET Upload Photos Quick Tips

Supported file formats for photos are .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, and .png. Photos should be 1Mb or less in size
Notice: The .heic file format used by Apple is not supported. 

Bring an acceptable form of ID once you have finalized the onboarding process with Human Resources.

  • You will receive your ID card at First Day Orientation.
  • If you're not scheduled for orientation, you can bring an acceptable form of ID once you have finalized the onboarding process with Human Resources.
  • Note: Graduate Students with Teacher Assistant privileges  will be issued SDSU cards identified as GRADUATE student. Grad Students designated as Staff employees of San Diego State University by an authorized Human Resources representative will be indicated as STAFF on their SDSU cards.

Contact Human Resources at [email protected].

  • Bring an acceptable form of ID and the signed ID  memorandum from your Human Resources group.
  • Your photo will be taken in our office.
  • Contact the Card Office by Email to coordinate efforts for  group photos, id card delivery for your student group (10 or more) before your group arrives to campus. Please provide a minimum of 2 week advance notice.  We  can be reached at [email protected]. Avoid Lines and delays!