Students will need to upload a photo of themselves and a government-issued ID to MyCard. The photo of themselves are used for their ID cards, and the government-issued ID is used to prove their identity.
All persons applying for an OSU ID card must come to the ID Center in person and present proper identification (Valid Driver's License, State ID Card, Military ID, Passport, or Residence Alien Card) for card issuance unless otherwise specified. You will receive your OSU ID card immediately after your photo is taken. Please be aware that a card fee may apply. Please choose the appropriate status category from the choices below for more information.
Incoming Students
Incoming Freshmen and Transfer students who attend the Launch orientation program will have their photos taken and receive their ID cards during their session. Incoming students may also obtain their ID card one week before and throughout their first term of registration. For Fall term, registered students may obtain their ID card anytime throughout the summer as well.
All students will be charged a one time mandatory fee of $25 for their first card. This charge will appear on the student's billing statement. Please note that a replacement card costs $30.
Graduate and Professional Students
Graduate students may obtain their ID card one week before and throughout their first term of registration. For Fall term, registered graduate students may obtain their ID card anytime throughout the summer as well.
Readmitted Students
Students who re-enroll after an absence may obtain a new ID card, or in most cases, they may continue using their old ID card. Their ID card is automatically re-activated when they are registered for the current term.
Distance Education Students
Ecampus students can no longer request a non-photo ID card. There are two options to purchase: (1) $25.00 access card, if door access permissions are needed while on campus; and (2) a $10 ID Card that does not provide any kind of access permissions. This is an affordable option if you will not be visiting campus or need building access.
Dual Admission/Enrollment Students
Students who have dual admission status with OSU and one of several Oregon Community Colleges may obtain their OSU ID card even if they are only registered for classes at the Community College. They have access to library and computer lab resources at OSU, but not to student fee funded facilities and services such as Recreational Sport.
Faculty/Staff & Temporary Employees
Regular Faculty, Classified Staff, and Temporary Employees may obtain their OSU ID Card at the ID Center. You will need to bring a state or government issued (driver's license, passport) identification. You do not need to bring a copy of your welcome letter. Employee profiles will not be available for ID Cards until the day employment begins.
Courtesy Faculty
are eligible for a Courtesy Faculty ID card. You will need to bring with you proper identification and a copy of your welcome letter. Your welcome letter will be sent to you and your payroll coordinator by email. The letter will contain your OSU ID number and your classification. We cannot issue an ID card until Human Resources has processed your paperwork.
Affiliate Faculty
may obtain their ID Card at the ID card office by bringing the letter of Notice of Affiliate Faculty Status received from their department to the ID Center along with proper photo identification.
Affiliate of a Spouse, Domestic Partner, or Dependents
can purchase a Convenience Card that is refillable and provides a 10% discount where applicable on campus.
Associate Information
Permanent employees of certain organizations and governmental agencies that are housed on OSU campuses and provide teaching, research or funding for OSU programs are eligible for an Associate ID card. Associates are eligible to purchase Recreational Sports (Dixon) memberships, ONID (OSU Network ID) accounts, OSU Card Cash account, and checking out materials at Valley Library. Associates are not eligible for remote access to Valley Library databases or interlibrary loan privileges. Associate ID card fee is $30.00.
Associate accounts are sponsored accounts set up by UIT through an authorized OSU contact. Identify Management is responsible for approving sponsored accounts and the form can be completed here: Sponsored Account Form. For additional questions, please contact the Help Desk at 7-8787.