Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy a guest card?

Guest cards can only be purchased by students who do not study in Uppsala. Guest cards can be purchased at any of the nations and at Kuratorskonventet’s Guest card expedition at Övre Slottsgatan 7.

The guest card expedition at Övre Slottsgatan 7 will be closed for the summer from June 3, 2023. During the summer, it will be possible to buy guest cards at the student nations’ expeditions.

GUEST CARD EXPEDITION ORDINARY OPENING HOURS:
Tuesday-Friday 17:00-19:00
Saturday: 13:00-15:00

During holidays the opening hours may differ. Click here for more information about guest cards and opening hours.

What do the cards cost?

150 SEK for one week
225 SEK for two weeks
400 SEK for four weeks

What do I need to bring when purchasing a guest card?

In order to obtain a guest card, you need a valid Student ID card and a valid ID-card or passport.

The Student ID card has to be valid during the entire period for your guest card, and it needs an expiry date not longer than a year from the time of purchase. If you do not have a Student ID card you can use a certificate from your home university confirming that you are studying the current semester combined with a valid photo ID, such as passport or driver’s license.

If you want to pick up a guest card for a friend, photocopies of these documents are sufficient. However, the photocopies must be clearly readable. Photocopies can be e-mailed to gk@kuratorskonventet.se.

Remember to bring your credentials to the nations as well, the Guest card alone is not enough to be let in. Entrance fees at nations may apply.

For further questions about guest cards, contact gk@kuratorskonventet.se.

What is Studentkortet?

At Uppsala University, Mecenat will be used as the membership card for student nations and unions starting from January 1, 2025 (though as separate cards).

The Studentkortet (STUK) card, which was used as a provider during the autumn semester of 2024, will remain valid until February 10, 2025. If you experience any issues with the STUK card, email portal@kuratorskonventet.se or contact Studentkortet’s customer service.

From the autumn semester of 2024, it will no longer be possible to order plastic cards. If you require a physical card, please contact portal@kuratorskonventet.se or your nation for solutions.

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Can I get my card digitally?

You can get access to your student card in your phone via the Studentkortet (STUK) app. Download the app to get your digital card. If it doesn’t work, please contact kundtjanst@studentkortet.se.

How do I get a SJ and SL logotype on my card, to get discounts?

All students at all study paces get student discounts with SJ. To get your SL/UL discounts you must be registered to a study pace of at least 75 % (at least 22,5 hp/semester). It is up to your institution to register you as a student.

Note! When travelling with SL/UL, no other study certificate than Studentkortet (or Mecenat) together with photo ID is valid. If you do not yet have your SL/UL logo on your card, do not buy a student ticket, otherwise you might get fined.

Where has my card been sent to?

You get your digtial studentcard in the Mecenat app after you payed your membership fee.

How do I cancel my nation or union membership?

To cancel your membership in a nation or union you must contact the nation or union in question, and they will terminate your membership.

How do I become a member of a nation as a PhD student?

As a PhD student, you have to visit or e-mail the nation you wish to become a part of along with an ID as well as a letter of administration.