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Services and discounts for Wildcard holders
Operational changes to the Wildcard Office as the Coronavirus/COVID-19 situation continues to evolve:
Appointments are required for ALL ID card visits to honor physical distancing and the health and safety of staff. 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 – Thursday: 10AM – 3PM*
- Friday: Closed to in-person services
*Hours are subject to change due to the evolving response to the COVID-19/Coronavirus situation.
| Step 1: | Step 2: | Step 3: |
|---|---|---|
| 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 - OR - request a mailing (but not both). | Ensure your Wildcard is programmed for facility access. |
| UPLOAD YOUR PHOTO |
EVANSTON APPOINTMENTSCHICAGO APPOINTMENTS MAILING REQUEST |
FACILITY ACCESS |
Your Wildcard
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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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. *Closed to in-person services on Fridays. |
345 E. Superior, 15th Floor (see map) Phone: 312-503-0548 Email: chicagowildcard@northwestern.eduMonday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. - 3 p.m. *Closed to in-person services on Fridays. |