WildCARD

WildCARD Uses

WildCARDs and NU-issued ID Cards have varying privileges on and around campus. (If you're not sure which card you have, you can view images of different card types.)

CARD TYPE	Shuttle Privileges	Library Privileges	IT Labs  Access	Banking	WildCARD Advantage
WildCARD Students Faculty & Staff	ALL
WildCARD Spouse/Partner of  Faculty & Staff	ALL
WildCARD Affiliate	ALL
Contractor ID Card	Evanston Loop Campus Loop Ryan Field	*
Part-Time/ Temporary  Employee ID Card	Evanston Loop Campus Loop Ryan Field	*
NU ID Card Spouse/Partner of Student	Evanston Loop Campus Loop Ryan Field	*

*To borrow library materials, you must visit the Library Privileges Office to have a special bar code affixed to your ID card.

Note: The CashStripe program was discontinued beginning June 11, 2012. More information is available on the WildCARD News page.

Students, Faculty & Staff

You will also use your WildCARD for the following:

• Establish your NetID and e-mail account
• Make deposits and other transactions at Bursar's Office or Norris University Center Cashier's Office
• Purchase tickets for music and theater performances
• Purchase a parking permit
• Pick up keys for student groups at Norris Main Desk
• Sports Pavilion and Aquatic Center admittance
• Meal plans (See the nuCuisine web site or University Housing for answers to your meal plan questions.)
• Undergraduate seating at sporting events (students only)
• Student Health Service (students only)

Banking

For those cards that are eligible, if you establish a checking account with U.S. Bank, your WildCARD can be used as your ATM/debit card.

WildCARD Advantage Discounts

Almost 300 businesses in Evanston, Chicago and the surrounding areas participate in the WildCARD Advantage program, offering discounts for people with WildCARDs and NU-issued ID Cards.