Professional Development Unit (PDU) – admissions post enrolment

Student card 

If you have not studied with the University of Plymouth before you will need to apply for a student card. Please read our full instructions on how to access the online portal. 

If you have studied with us previously then your existing card should automatically be re-activated. If you no longer have your previous card there are details via this link of how to apply for a replacement card.

A student card is required for the following purposes:

• access to library facilities including borrowing, printing and photocopying
• entrance to University buildings/rooms as appropriate (additional areas must be authorised)
• proof of eligibility for joining our recreation services.
• hand in coursework
• register attendance
• proof of ID for exams
• hire necessary equipment from your faculty.

Change of name 

If you have enrolled on a course with us previously and have since changed your name you will need to complete a change of name form if you would like us to change the name on your student record.

You must provide corroborative evidence as well as the completed form. This will include one of the following:

• Passport or driving licence in the new name.
• Marriage Certificate.
• Decree Absolute or Decree Nisi papers (if reverting to maiden name, a copy of the birth certificate, a signed declaration from you to say that you have reverted to your maiden name for all purposes, plus a copy of an official document such as a bank statement in new name).
• Deed poll or statutory declaration.

Please note that any award document must show your official legal name at the date of award.