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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	Cash Stripe^	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.

^The CashStripe program will be discontinued by August 2012. Since refunds are not issued, please limit the amount of funds that you are adding to the CashStripe to no more than $10.

Students, Faculty & Staff

You will also use your WildCARD for the following:

Establish your NetID and e-mail account
Cash checks and 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.

Cash Stripe

The CashStripe program allow you to add money to your WildCARD and use it to pay for purchases at copiers and vending machines. NOTE: The CashStripe program will be discontinued by August 2012. Since refunds are not issued, please limit the amount of funds that you are adding to the CashStripe to no more than $10.

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.

WildCARD Policies

Your WildCARD/NU-issued ID Card is non-transferable and is the property of NU. Your card must be surrendered upon request. If your card is lost or stolen, report it to the WildCARD Office. You will be liable for the card replacement fee, any CashStripe funds, and any wrongdoing that may arise from the improper use of the card.