Paper student ID card

What does a student ID card look like?

Few students who are starting their scientific adventure remember what a paper student ID looks like. There are few universities in Poland that still use such documents. Among traditional universities is the Higher Theological Institute in Częstochowa, which does not invest in new solutions because of the continuously declining interest in theological studies. The paper student ID has the form of a small booklet. Inside it there is space for a photo, the student’s name and surname, place of birth, place of residence, their own handwritten signature and the album number. The university’s name is printed on the seal. Interestingly, the paper version of the ID does not have space for holograms, and the window for the small stamp confirming the validity of the student ID is a small hole.  

Paper ID and ELS – differences

A significant difference between these versions of ID is the way the document’s validity is confirmed. The paper version has stamps, while the electronic version has special ELS stickers. The updated version is definitely more secure, as the three-dimensional sticker cannot be forged. Storing the newer version is also safer, due to the manufacturing method. It is very difficult to destroy a plastic card, and a paper notebook is enough to fill it with water to require a replacement. ELS fits perfectly into a wallet and blends in with other documents: it is the same size as a personal ID card or driver’s license.

Stickers on the student ID card – collectible holograms  – see the photos and get yourself a new hologram for your collection!

See also:
Student ID card – stickers
Stickers on doctoral degrees