4. Retrieve your HiG card
The HiG card gives you access to the premises as well as to the study rooms, labs and campus computers you may need during your study period. The card is also your library card as well as your copy card.
The HiG card has several uses
In order to retrieve your card you must be registered on your first course and be able to present a valid form of identification. The card is free for all students and has three uses.
HiG stands for Högskolan i Gävle, which is Swedish for University of Gävle.
Entrance card
Main Entrance and Reception are closed. We are right now closed due to the restrictions surrounding Covid-19. But as a student, you can always enter the University with the help of your HiG card. You also have access to the computer rooms on campus.
Library card
You can use the HiG card as a library card if you activate it at the Library. More information in step five.
Copying and printing
There are several public printers in various locations throughout the university campus. You can use your HiG card to access and manage the campus printing services. New students are provided with free printouts for 100 SEK. When needed, you can add funds to your printout-account online through the print portal.
Order your HiG card
We will send you the HiG card by post. Processing time is estimated to 1-3 days plus delivery time.
If you have questions about the HiG-card, contact the University's reception (phone 026-64 85 00 or e-mail vaxel@hig.se).
Order form
Högskolan i Gävle
www.hig.se
Box 801 76 GÄVLE
026-64 85 00 (växel)
www.hig.se
Box 801 76 GÄVLE
026-64 85 00 (växel)