About Your Wildcard
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 | Wildcard Advantage |
---|---|---|---|---|
Wildcard: Students Faculty & Staff |
X | X | X | X |
Wildcard: Spouse/Partner of Faculty & Staff | Evanston Loop Campus Loop |
X | X | X |
Wildcard: Affiliate | X | X | X | X |
ID Card: Contractor | Evanston Loop Campus Loop |
X* | X | |
ID Card: Part-Time/Temporary Employee | Evanston Loop Campus Loop |
X* | X |
*To borrow library materials, you must visit the Main Library Circulation Desk to have a special barcode sticker affixed to your ID card.
Students, faculty & staff
You will also use your Wildcard for the following:
- 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
- Henry Crown Sports Pavilion and Aquatic Center admittance
- Meal plans (See the Northwestern Dining Website for answers to your meal plan questions.)
- Undergraduate seating at sporting events (students only)
- Student Health Service (students only)
Learn more about your Wildcard