Campus IDs and Validations
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Fall 2026 Campus ID Services
Aloha & Welcome Fall 2026 Students! Campus ID and validation services for all students will begin on Thursday, August 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Campus Center Lava Landing. In-person services are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We are closed on weekends and observed holidays.
Beginning August 24, 2026, the Campus ID Station’s regular Fall Semester hours will be Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The station is closed on weekends and observed holidays.
Want to skip the line? Submit a Virtual Campus ID Request Form, and we will email you when your ID is ready for pickup. The review and creation process may take up to two (4) business days after confirmation of payment has been made.
In order to receive the benefits and services that UH Hilo has to offer, your campus ID card must be validated each semester that you are enrolled or employed at UH Hilo. Campus ID validations are free and available all semester at the Lava Landing.
Students, faculty, & staff with questions about Campus IDs and validations in general may contact Campus Center & Lava Landing at cclava@hawaii.edu or 808-932-7365.
Benefits of a Campus ID Card
In addition to serving as your campus photo identification (ID) card, your campus ID card gives you access to a variety of in-person services.
- UH Hilo Students gain access and participate in Chartered Student Organization (CSO) services, events and activities. These organizations include:
- UH Hilo Student Association
- Student Activities Council
- Board of Media Broadcasting
- University Radio Hilo
- Board of Student Publications
- Hohonu, Student-Run Journal of Academic Writing
- Kanilehua, Student-Run Art & Literary Magazine
- Ke Kalahea, Student Newspaper
- Access your meal plan or flex points for use at University Dining Services facilities.
- Borrow books or reserve a study room at the The Edwin H. Mookini Library.
- Print and copy documents using printing services in the The Edwin H. Mookini Library. Load your card at their printing stations.
- Note: The Campus Center and Library will not refund any printing monies for lost or stolen student ID cards.
- Admission into the Student Life Center including the weight room, IMUA fitness classes, pool and more.
- Receive services at Student Medical Services.
- Use of UH Hilo mailing services.
Obtaining a Campus ID Card (Student, Faculty & Staff)
Campus Center staff are happy to assist you with your ID needs.
All incoming and returning University of Hawaiʻi students, faculty, and staff are entitled to a campus ID card for $10.00. All campus ID cards are issued at the Campus Center's Da Lava Tube during Fall & Spring semesters and at Campus Center office in room 210 during Summer semesters. Lava Landing is conveniently located in the heart of campus—Campus Center Room 204, in Lava Landing.
For the health and safety of our UH Hilo campus community, virtual Campus ID services are available for new ID requests and ID validations.
In-Person Services:
ID Validation & New Campus ID Card: During the Fall and Spring semesters, visit our friendly staff at Lava Landing during regular business hours. During the summer, please schedule an in-person appointment through the Campus Center Lava Landing Appointments webpage. Appointment time slots are based on staff availability and are offered on a first-come first-served basis. All incoming and returning University of Hawaiʻi students, faculty, and staff are entitled to a campus ID card for $10.00. You must bring a government issued photo ID and be registered for classes or currently employed at the time of your appointment or walk-in. Campus ID Validations are free!
What to bring with you:
- A valid government-issued photo ID, such as a state ID, driver’s license, passport, or government-issued ID from another country
- Payment. We accept cash, check, or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB, or Diners Club)
- Be currently registerd for classes or employed by UH.
Virtual Request Service:
New Campus ID Card: Students and employees are able to submit an online request for their new Campus ID card via our Virtual Campus ID Card Request form. The review and creation process may take up to two (2) business days after confirmation of payment has been made. This form is open all year for students and employees to submit their request.
ID Validations - Off Island Students: If you are off-island, have a student ID, and require a current validation, please contact Campus Center Lava Landing at cclava@hawaii.edu or 808-932-7365. Our staff will walk you through the process of getting a validation. Please note that you will need to mail your Campus ID to our office so we can print the validation on the back of the card.
What to have ready:
- A valid government-issued photo ID, such as a state ID, driver’s license, passport, or government-issued ID from another country
- A digital headshot with a white or off-white blackground.(See request form for headshot guidelines)
- Payment. We accept check or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB, or Diners Club) by mail. No Cash.
- Be currently registerd for classes or employed by UH.
Students, faculty, & staff with questions about Campus IDs and validations in general may contact Campus Center & Lava Landing at cclava@hawaii.edu or (808) 932-7365.
Contact Campus Center by phone at (808) 932-7365 or email campusct@hawaii.edu for disability accommodations.
Campus ID Validations
In order to receive the benefits and services that UH Hilo has to offer, your campus ID card must be validated each semester that you are enrolled or employed at UH Hilo. Validations are given at Lava Landing during Fall and Spring semesters and at the Campus Center office rm 210 during the Summer semester. Campus ID Validations are free.
Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi (RCUH) ID Cards
Fill out the RCUH ID Card Application Form (PDF) and submit it to RCUH Human Resources. They will review & certify your UH-RCUH Faculty/Staff ID card request. The completed/signed request form will be emailed to you.
- Bring your completed form to the Lava Landing staff.
- Present your government-issued photo ID (state ID, driver’s license, passport, or government-issued ID from another country).
- UH Hilo regular status employees will be required to pay $5.00.
- UH Hilo and UH Mānoa temporary staff will be required to pay $10.00.
- We accept cash, check, or credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB, or Diners Club).
Replacement: What's Wrong with Your Card?
“My Campus ID Card is Not Working Properly”
Students must surrender their damaged or invalid campus ID card in order to receive a replacement campus ID card. The cost to replace a damaged campus ID card is $5.00.
“I lost my Campus ID Card”
Contact the Campus Center by phone at (808) 932-7365, email at campusct@hawaii.edu, or by visiting Lava Landing (map) to see if the card was turned in. The Campus Center Office will also contact you via your hawaii.edu email if your campus ID card is turned in at our office. You can also check with Campus Security's lost and found.
If your campus ID card is not found, you can purchase a replacement for $10.00 at the Lava Landing. You would follow the same process as getting a new campus ID card.
“My Campus ID Card was Stolen”
File a police report and get a copy of the report or the case number. If you present the Campus Center office with a valid police report, you will receive a replacement ID card at no cost.
Contact
- Phone: (808) 932-7365
- Email: cclava@hawaii.edu