What is the ISU Card?

What is the ISUCard?

It's your student/faculty/staff ID card The ISUCard carries your university ID number and photo. Your university ID number is not the same as your social security number, though some university departments may request your social security number.

It's your identification card

The ISUCard verifies your status as an ISU student, faculty or staff member and provides access to university services and facilities, such as AccessPlus and the Lied Recreation/Athletic Facility.

It's your access card

The ISUCard is your building access card, which permits entry through the campus gates, campus buildings, and residence halls. For questions, contact Building Access Services at (515) 294-8640 or visit their web site http://www.fpm.iastate.edu/buildingaccess/

It's your library card

The ISUCard is your passport to ISU Library services.

It's your ATM card

You have the option of making your ISUCard your ATM card by opening a checking account at U. S. Bank. Income paid to Iowa State University by U.S. Bank for services associated with the ISUCard are used to support the ISUCard Office and student programs.

It's your shopping card

If you choose to make your ISUCard an ATM card through U.S. Bank, it can be used at ATMs and most merchants where you see the PLUS and Interlink symbols displayed. Visit usbank.com/iowastate or call (515) 292-2638 for more information.

It's access to your CyCash account

Students, you can activate your CyCash account through AccessPlus by depositing up to $500 through either a direct debit from your checking/savings account or by charging your University Bill. Everyone else can deposit a maximum of $50 to CyCash. By activating the CyCash account, your ISUCard acts just like money and can be used at a variety of on-campus locations, such as the Vending Machines, Memorial Union Food Court, ISU copy centers, University Book Store, Copy Machines in the Library, Department of Residence C-Stores, Laundry Facilities, Dining Facilities, and Copiers. CyCash can also be used at Campus Book Store.

It's your future

Your ISUCard services will only continue to grow.

It's your responsibility

The security of your ISUCard is important. You should report the loss of your ISUCard immediately in AccessPlus under ISU ID's or to the ISUCard Office, (515) 294-2727. Unauthorized use of your ISUCard could result in some liability. There is a $25 fee to replace your ISUCard.

Questions?

If you have questions about the ISUCard or want to find out how to receive your ISUCard and begin enjoying its convenience and versatility, contact the ISUCard Office at (515) 294-2727.