Stickers on the student ID card – how long do they last?

ELS holograms with a valid date every six months

Every semester, at all higher education institutions in Poland, whether it is UW University of Warsaw, UJ Jagiellonian University or PW Warsaw University of Technology, publications are issued. stickers on the identity card, These provide information about the current status of a student at a given university and about the many student discounts that are one of the most pleasant privileges during the student years. However, you might wonder: when are the ELS holograms with the current date printed? Can collectible ELS holograms also be purchased at the same time? Why are these stickers printed every six months exactly?

Student sticker with the current validity date

The ID card that every student receives upon starting their studies is not the most important thing for which we receive the discounts we are entitled to or that indicates our current status as a student. Only the ELS holograms, which are available at all universities in Poland, whether in Warsaw, Wrocław or Łódź, are able to certify our student rights. Such sticker on the ID card The dean’s office issues it every six months and the obligation is to apply for it just in these two months of the year, namely in October and March. Taking the ELS holograms before their expiration extends the validity period of the student ID and allows for the use of many discounts that not only save a significant amount of money but also allow you to take advantage of the offers of many interesting cultural venues that a young student’s budget is not always willing to allow. Collectible holograms ELS courses are also offered at the same time as the university’s own schedule, that is, every semester in October and March. Thanks to this, every collector is able to add a new date to their ELS hologram collection and remember the blissful years of study when adult life and professional career were not a constant worry.

The difference between the ELS collector's hologram and the university hologram

Collector's hologram ELS and those issued at all universities in Poland, including the Jagiellonian University, SGH School of Economics, and PK Cracow University of Technology are identical. They have the same dimensions, namely 10×9 mm, color, the design of the Polish Eagle, a laser-cut date of validity printed on the back, i.e. 31-10-year-old October and 31-03-year-old March, and a seal called “honey paste” that protects against scratching or smudging and prevents the sticker from peeling off the backing, as it leaves its part behind if you try to remove it. Through such an experiment, the ELS hologram is completely destroyed, loses its value and is only suitable for throwing away. Collector's stickers can be purchased on many websites, however, you must be very careful. Unfortunately, there are many scammers on the internet who sell damaged ELS holograms or don't send them at all, taking only your money for the product you supposedly bought. Where can you find them? There are websites like Allegro, OLX or Gumtree that give every człowie the opportunity to sell their product. To maintain security and be sure of the successful outcome of your transaction, you should use companies that professionally sell ELS collector's holograms. Check their reviews and find out if there is an option to pay for the shipment upon receipt. Such companies also have their own archival series of student stickers, which allow the collector to fill in gaps in their album collection.

The privileges that the ELS hologram provides every six months

Thanks to an important student sticker attached to the back of the ID card, you receive the legal right to use many student discounts when presenting it to a controller. One of the set of privileges is a 50% discount on public transport (for trips by public transport) as well as on PKP rail travel (PKP student discount) or PKS 51%. In addition, you can use many cinemas, theaters, art galleries, gyms, cafes, and museums that sell tickets with a 50% discount for students. The only obligation is to register with the dean's office every new semester, which begins every six months after a new ELS hologram with a valid expiration date. An important student ID with a current ELS hologram also offers attractive discounts of up to 30% in academic bookstores, as well as the opportunity to take advantage of exceptional offers on banking services. It is also worth noting that having an Electronic Student ID also allows you to use the ISIC card or the Euro 26 card, which offers discounts at tourist, cultural, and accommodation facilities worldwide. ISIC card holders can also benefit from attractive discounts on many means of transport and at many retail and service outlets. The ability to take advantage of student discounts is often one of the reasons why students choose to continue their studies at a university. It is worth noting that student discounts apply to all ISIC cardholders, whether they have chosen a public or private university.