U Card
The U Card is your official UND identification and access credential card.
You'll use it across campus to access many buildings, check out library materials, print documents, enter the Wellness Center, use dining services and attend athletic events. Since your U Card gives you access to a wide range of UND services, keep it safe and treat it like any important form of ID. Do not send a picture of your U Card to non-UND offices or post it on social media.
If you're a current student, faculty or staff member, or approved affiliate, you're eligible to get a U Card. Your U Card stays valid for as long as you're enrolled or employed at UND — it does not expire.
Order or Replace Your U Card
You must request a new or replacement U Card (or Badge) using our online order form.
Before you get started, be sure to review the U Card order and photo requirements. Direct questions to UND.ucard@UND.edu.
Order Form Log In
Log in with your UND/NDUS username (typically firstname.lastname and password). Do not enter your full email address as your username.
- Correct: jane.doe
- Incorrect: jane.doe@und.edu
- Incorrect: jane.doe@ndus.edu
U Card Fees
- U Card: $20
- Departmental Badge: $13
To receive a U Card, you must have an active UND status. Employees must have an EMPLID# on file.
New employees must complete at least one of the following before a U Card will be issued:
- Submit employment paperwork, or
- Complete Person of Interest (POI) process.
If you're attending a virtual or in-person Orientation program, please complete the U Card order form below.
- Cost: $20
- Printing: Your U Card will be printed after you register for fall semester classes.
- Delivery: You'll receive your U Card at Orientation or upon arrival in the fall.
Log In Required
You must use your UND/NDUS username and password to access the order form.
Haven't claimed your account yet? Be sure to claim your account to set up your login credentials before continuing.
Do not enter your full email address as your username.
- Correct: jane.doe
- Incorrect: jane.doe@und.edu
- Incorrect: jane.doe@ndus.edu
Order Requirements
To order and receive your U Card, you must provide a valid, government-issued photo ID. Accepted forms of identification include:
- Driver's License
- State Identification Card
- Passport
- Military ID
- Tribal ID
Photo Requirements
Your photo must meet the following criteria to be accepted for your U Card:
- Photo must be in portrait orientation, clearly showing your full face, the sides of both shoulders and some space above your head.
- Face must be clearly visible and facing forward (no profile shots or head tilts).
- Eyes must be open and clearly visible.
- Photo must be in color.
- Background must be solid white.
- Photo must be reasonably bright, well contrasted and properly cropped.
- No personal items, hats, sunglasses, other people, pets, hand gestures or silly faces.
Make sure your photo resembles a passport-style or driver's license image to meet U Card criteria.
Acceptable Photo Example
Acceptable Photo Example
Unacceptable Photo Examples
Bad Crop
Black and White
Head Tilt
Blurry
Bad Contrast
Props
Other People
Silly
Colored Background
Hat and Sunglasses
Outside
Profile
Where to Use Your U Card
Your U Card is your key to accessing services across campus and as a student ID for many businesses in town.
- Entry to dining centers (with a meal plan).
- Use Dining Dollars and uCash at campus convenience stores, coffee shops, snack bars and the Memorial Union Food Court.
- Admittance to athletic events.
- Wellness Center.
- Building and residence hall access.
- uPrint
- UND Bookstore
- Chester Fritz Library
- Testing Services
- Cities Area Transit
Valid U Cards
Hawk
Issued June 2022 – present
Eternal Flame
Issued 2016 - 2022
Library
Issued 2005 - 2016
Terms & Conditions
By accepting and using a U Card, the cardholder agrees to comply with the following terms.
Eligibility & Use
- U Cards are issued to enrolled students, employees, and approved affiliates
- A government-issued photo ID is required to receive your U Card
- Your U Card remains valid for as long as the person retains their student, faculty, or staff status at UND
- Your U Card information and photo may be used for official University purposes
Proper Use of Your U Card
- U Cards are intended for campus use only, should be carried while on the UND campus, and must be presented if requested by a University official
- The U Card grants access to many University services, facilities, and resources
- U Cards are non-transferable and may not be shared; the cardholder is responsible for all use and misuse
- You may possess only one valid U Card at a time
Card Care & Security
- Keep your U Card secure like you would any ID or credit card
- Do not post or share images of your U Card to non-UND offices or on social media
- Do not damage or alter the card in any manner. This includes, but is not limited to, removing chips, punching holes in or affixing unapproved stickers to the card
Lost or Stolen Cards
- Report lost or stolen cards immediately (24/7):
- Call: 701.777.1234
- Email: onestop@UND.edu from your UND account
- You are not liable for unauthorized transactions after the loss has been reported
Fees & Replacement
- You are responsible for all fees associated with your U Card, including replacement due to loss, theft, or damage
- No refunds are issued if a lost card is later found
- Replacement cards invalidate all previous cards, which cannot be reactivated
Misuse & Fraud
Fraudulent or improper use includes, but is not limited to:
- Misrepresenting identity using a U Card
- Allowing another person to use your card
- Attempting to duplicate, alter, or tamper with a card (including the data, photo or the data encoded on the card)
- Using the card for unauthorized access to services or facilities
Enforcement & Consequences
- Misused or deactivated cards may be confiscated
- The University may deactivate or revoke a U Card at any time for misuse
- Violations may result in disciplinary action:
- Students: referral to the Dean of Students
- Faculty/Staff: referral to supervisor or Human Resources