Validation and Validity

Before using for the first time ... and every semester

For the ID to be valid, the thermally printed strip must be characterized with the study-specific data at one of the numerous validation terminals (=validate). This validation process only takes a few seconds and must be repeated by students at the beginning of every semester.

The following variable data are printed on the validation strip:

  • Category (e.g. student, doctoral student, etc.) or dual role (e.g. student / staff)
  • Registration status “on leave” if on leave
  • Membership of the Student Union of the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ (if yes: “SUB” entry)
  • Membership of a faculty (e.g. WISO)
  • Semester of validity (e.g. fall semester 2015)
  • Period of validity (e.g. until January 31, 2016)
  • Discount code (“S” for students with a dual role)

Before using for the first time, the card must be signed.

When can the card be validated for the coming (paid) semester?

No earlier than 6 working days after payment of the tuition fees and not before August 1 for the fall semester and not before February 1 for the spring semester.

If you have paid your tuition and semester fees but are unable to validate your unicard after August 1 or February 1, please contact the IT services - ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓÆµ.

For students with a foreign address, initial validation is performed by the Admissions Office.