UPC Digital identity

UPC card

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The UPC Card identifies you as a member of the university community (student, teaching and research staff, administrative and service staff) or as a member of the UPC Group. It is a digital card and is available in the App UPC

The App UPC also includes other services depending on the group you belong to: notices and relevant notifications, academic record, class and exam timetables, institutional e-mail, etc.   

Download the App UPC from:

Apple Store 
Google Play

In addition to the digital UPC card, if you need access to buildings or photocopying services, you will need an access card.

 

  • It identifies you as a member of the UPC's university community and provides discounts and advantages, all on your mobile phone, without having to carry any other device or document. 
  • It allows you access to UPC libraries and some of their services (book loans, tablets, games and other equipment).

All the members of the UPC university community, including:
  • Students
  • Teaching and research staff 
  • Technical, management and administrative and service staff
  • Retired staff
  • Linked staff
  • Guest staff
  • UPC Group staff

In order to get the digital UPC Card your data must be at the digital identity site and you must have uploaded a photo. Your information at the digital identity site will appear automatically when you enrol, in the case of students, or when the contract starts, in case of staff. You can upload your photo from the App UPC.

Download the App UPC and get your digital card now!

How do I get the UPC card?

The UPC card is virtual. In order to get one you must be registered in the digital identity database and you must have uploaded a photo from App UPC or from MyId.

You are automatically registered in the digital identity database when you enrol, if you are a student, or when the contract starts, if you are a member of staff.

What are the requirements for the photo?

It must be a passport-type photo, in colour, of just the face (the eyes must be visible) and have a white background. Bear in mind that half-body portraits or photos that don’t have a white background won’t be validated.

What is the digital card for?

The UPC card identifies you as a member of the UPC’s university community and provides discounts and advantages. It also allows you to access UPC libraries and some of their services (book loans, tablets, games and other equipment).

How can I change my photo?

You can change your photo in App UPC or MyId.

When will my photo be added to my UPC card?

The photograph goes through a validation process. If it is validated, it will be updated in all UPC systems within 24 to 48 hours. If it is not validated, you will receive an e-mail indicating the reasons why it has not been validated.

After 24/48 hours from the validation of the photo, I still can’t visualize my image on the UPC card. Whom should I contact?

Contact identitat.digital@upc.edu.

The details on my virtual card are wrong. How do I correct them?

Contact the Electronic Administration and Registry Support Unit by calling 93 401 60 68 or writing to identitat.digital@upc.edu

What services does the UPC card provide?

Will more services be added in the future?

Yes, the UPC is working to offer you more services associated with the UPC card.