ID Card Exchange

Hostos has upgraded its ID card system, including turnstiles, classrooms, and offices. As part of this upgrade, all students, faculty, and staff must exchange their current ID card for a new one, as existing cards will no longer function.

Staff or faculty who have not yet exchanged their old ID, they may visit the IT Office prior to the distribution date of January 21 to complete the exchange.

New students, new staff, and new faculty may have their ID photos taken during the times listed below.


Upcoming Schedule & Locations for ID card exchange 

 
Dates Time Location
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 through Friday, January 23, 2026  9am - 5pm A Building Lobby
Monday, January 26, 2026 through Friday, January 30, 2026 9am - 7pm A Building Lobby
Saturday, January 31, 2026 9:30am - 2pm A Building Lobby
Sunday, February 1, 2026 10am - 2pm A Building Lobby
Monday, February 2, 2026 through Thursday, February 5, 2026 9am - 6pm  
Friday, February 6, 2026 ID Operation Closed
Dates and times may be subject to change.

 

Students in College Now or other auxiliary programs


Students enrolled in College Now or other auxiliary programs will not receive ID cards between now and January 21.
For programs starting on or after January 21, these students may collect their ID cards with Spring-enrolled students in the A Building Lobby.


Beginning Feb 9th  - The Public Safety ID Room in the B Building Basement Room BC-042A will be open.
 
Dates Time Location
Monday through Thursday 9am - 4:45pm
(closed 1:45pm to 3pm)		 BC-042A
Friday Closed  


For ​Lost ID

If your ID card has been lost, please visit the Bursar’s Office first. After payment, bring your receipt to our office, where it will be retained for our records and you will receive your ID.
 

Note: Any Caiman card cash balances will be automatically transfered to new ID card. Pharos printing/copying balances will not be rolled over to the new card, however, new amounts will be allocated as per protocol. 

ID Exchange Hotline: (718) 664-2667