GENERAL INFORMATION
The METU Alumni Card, provided by Middle East Technical University to its graduates, offers METU alumni certain benefits and privileges. With this card, our alumni will have the following benefits:
1. Gaining access to our university campuses,
- Alumni without a METU Alumni Card or an Alumni Sticker on their vehicles are allowed to visit the campus once a month.
- Alumni wishing to visit the campus more than once a month must obtain a METU Alumni Card for pedestrian entry and an Alumni Sticker for vehicle entry.
- Alumni with a METU Alumni Card and Alumni Sticker (for their vehicles) are granted unrestricted access to the METU campus between 06:00-22:00 throughout the year, including weekends.
2. Utilizing campus facilities such as the Library, Cafeteria and Sports Facilites under certain conditions,
3. Receiving discounts from companies that have agreements with the University,
4. Obtaining an e-mail account with the domain @alumni.metu.edu.tr.
To apply for a METU Alumni Card, you first need to access the Alumni Information System. After completing the application form, you can finalize your application for the METU Alumni Card. You will be notified about the status of your application via email as soon as possible.
The METU Alumni Card costs 1,000 TL and is valid for four years. Details regarding the payment will be e-mailed to you once your application is approved.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A METU ALUMNI CARD
You can complete your card application by following the instructions provided in the email you receive after submitting your application via the Alumni Information System.
UPLOADING YOUR PHOTO
Once you log into the system, you will find information on how to upload your photo. When uploading a photo, please make sure that it is properly sized and positioned in the frame, and that it meets the format requirements. Applications with non-compliant photos may be rejected.
ALUMNI CARD REQUEST APPROVAL PROCESS
METU Alumni Card applications are processed by the METU Alumni Office. Applications meeting the requirements are approved by the system. Applications that do not fulfill the conditions (e.g. the applicant is not a METU graduate, the photo does not meet the format requirements, the payment slip is missing or incorrect, etc.) are rejected. You can track your application process, including approval status and card processing, via the Alumni Information System.
DELIVERY OF THE METU ALUMNI CARD
Your METU Alumni Card will be shipped to your designated address by cargo within 21 business days following the approval of your application and receipt of your card fee payment.
LOSS OF METU ALUMNI CARD
In cases of a lost or stolen METU Alumni Card, the METU Alumni Office advises that you keep all the relevant documents related to the incident (e.g. police report, newspaper announcement, etc.).
As METU Alumni Cards are smart cards that can function as electronic wallets, the card holder must request a card cancellation by sending an email to mezunkart@metu.edu.tr in order to prevent unauthorized use of the missing or stolen cards. The card holder is fully responsible for all material losses resulting from card loss or theft. Neither METU nor the METU Alumni Office bears any responsibility in such cases. To replace a lost or stolen card, you can contact the METU Alumni Office and submit a new application.
SUSPENSION OF A METU ALUMNI CARD
Any misuse of a METU Alumni Card in violation of rules and regulations will result in the card being suspended by the Alumni Office.
IMPORTANT POINTS
- The card should not be carried outside a wallet, especially in the back pocket of trousers.
- Contact of the card with water, oil, or chemicals should be avoided.
- The card should not be pierced with instruments such as a stapler, etc.
- Bending, scratching, or using the card for purposes like shaving ice should be avoided.
- The card should not be scratched with sharp or piercing tools.
- The card should not be exposed to heat.
- The card should not be left under the sun for long periods.
- The card should not be pawned, considering its functionality as an electronic wallet..
- The Alumni Card is for private use only, and it should not be lent to other persons.
ATTENTION! We kindly ask our alumni who have applied for a METU Alumni Card not to pay any fees until they receive a confirmation email.