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Operational Information for the Wildcard Office:
Appointments are recommended for ID card visits. Please follow the steps outlined and submit your appointment request below to the Wildcard Office you plan to visit.
Hours of operation for Evanston and Chicago:
- Monday – Friday: 9AM – 3PM
| Step 1: | Step 2: | |
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| Upload and submit your photo for your Wildcard (in-person photos are not offered at this time). | Book an appointment to pick-up your Wildcard. Please be sure to book your appointment for the appropriate office to save yourself time. |
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| UPLOAD YOUR PHOTO | ||
| *The Wildcard Office does not activate/facilitate building access or other permissions. |
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Your Wildcard
Your Wildcard can be used to access University buildings and shuttles, purchase food through the University meal plan, and much more.
Get a Wildcard
Know when to use it
Wildcards and Northwestern-issued ID cards have varying privileges on and around campus.
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Use your Wildcard to save with free delivery, free items, or discounts on products and services.
Locations & Hours
| Evanston Campus | Chicago Campus |
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| Norris University Center (see map) 1999 Campus Drive Underground Level Phone: 847-467-NUID (6843) Fax: 847-467-2609 Email: evanstonwildcard@northwestern.edu Office hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.* *Hours subject to change. |
345 E. Superior, 15th Floor (see map) Phone: 312-503-0548 Email: chicagowildcard@northwestern.edu Office hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.* *Hours subject to change. |