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Your Wildcard can be used to access University buildings and shuttles, purchase food through the University meal plan, and much more.
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Wildcards and Northwestern-issued ID cards have varying privileges on and around campus.
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Locations & Hours
| Evanston Campus | Chicago Campus |
|---|---|
| Norris University Center, Underground level 1999 Campus Dr. (see map) Phone: 847-467-NUID (6843) Fax: 847-467-2609 Email: wildcard@northwestern.edu Office hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Abbott Hall, Room 100 710 Lake Shore Dr. (see map) Phone: 312-503-0548 Email: wildcard@northwestern.edu Office hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
Additional hours of operation: During the first two weeks of fall, winter, and spring quarter (beginning with the first day of classes), the Wildcard offices will close at 6:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday.
The Evanston Campus Wildcard Office is closed when the Norris University Center shuts down over holiday break (typically from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day - please call the Wildcard Office for details).