BTH card

BTH card

All students who are registered for a course or program during the current semester can receive a BTH card. The card is optional and free of charge.

Handling of BTH cards takes place at the reception in building A, Campus Karlskrona.

Functions of the BTH card

  • access card to the university’s premises
  • identity card within campus e.g. evenings and weekends
  • print on the university’s printer
  • identification at examination – identity document such as driver’s license and passport are also valid
  • Library card (you have to activate your library account first)

The BTH card does not offer any student discounts or similar.

Access to premises

Students with BTH cards have access to BTH’s premises between 06:00-23:00, every day of the week. It is not allowed to stay on the premises at other times. During the day, no BTH card is required to enter campus.

It also works for computer labs and some corridors depending on the program you are on. If you need access to special lab rooms, your course coordinator will give you that permission.

Rules for the BTH card

The BTH card is personal and may not be:

  • lent to unauthorised persons
  • copied
  • stored together with a PIN code
  • marked with an address or door number.

Lost BTH cards must be blocked as soon as possible. Found BTH cards must be handed in to BTH’s reception.

BTH cards should be able to be presented on request by security guards in the evenings and weekends.

Misuse of the BTH card may result in access to the university’s premises being restricted, and in serious cases, a disciplinary report or police report may be made.

Obtain your BTH card

  1. Log in to konto.bth.se and upload a photo of yourself.
      • The image should be a representative portrait of you, without filters or editing. Your photo will be reviewed, and it may be rejected if it does not meet the requirements.
      • If you do not have a photo, you can have one taken at the reception.
      • Please note that you cannot upload your own photo if you already have a BTH card.
  2. Retrieve your card at the reception.
      • You must verify your identity.
      • No one else can pick up your card.

How long is the card valid?

  • The period of validity will be updated when you register on a course.
  • If you register on a course on the autumn semester your card will be valid until February next year.
  • If you register on a course on the spring semester your card will be valid until September the current year.

Lost card

If you lose your card, you will be required to pay SEK 100 to get a new one. You should also block your card as soon as possible if you lose it. To make a new BTH card, you must visit the reception.

If you find a BTH card, please return it to BTH’s reception.

Processing of personal data

BTH is responsible for all personal data processing that takes place through the BTH card and this is done in accordance with the university’s rules for personal data processing, which you can find on the university’s website.

The processing of personal data is carried out on the basis of public interest, in order for the university to be a safe and secure place.

If you have any questions about how we process your personal data, you are welcome to contact the university’s data protection officer.

Questions

If you have any questions, please email studentreception@bth.se.