Getting Your Campus Card
Incoming First-Year students will have their ID photo taken during Orientation and then issued their Campus Card at the end of the day. Students who did not receive a Campus Card during Orientation must visit the Campus Card Office during normal business hours. Students are required to bring their Oasis ID number and a government issued ID to receive a campus card.  A government issued ID card may take the form of a Driver's License, State ID, Passport, Military ID, etc.

All students needing a replacement Campus Card should visit the Campus Card Office during normal business hours. Your Oasis ID number, government issued ID and cashier receipt are all needed to receive a replacement ID. A government issued ID card may take the form of a Driver's License, State ID, Passport, Military ID, etc.

New Faculty and Staff must wait 48 hours from when they receive their Oasis ID number to come to the Campus Card office. Those coming sooner will not be issued a new ID; 48 hours are needed to establish a customer record in the Campus Card database. You must bring a government issued ID card and proof of employment which may consist of a hire letter, course schedule, latest pay stub, etc. A government issued ID card may take the form of a Driver's License, State ID, Passport, Military ID, etc.

What Do I Do if I Lose My Card?
In the event of a lost or stolen card, please contact the Campus Card Office immediately to suspend all card functions. You can also suspend activity on your lost or stolen card by visiting the Online Card Office, and selecting Suspend Card under the My Accounts tab.  You must notify the Campus Card staff that you suspended your card online at the time of replacement to have the hold removed from your campus card account.

When you come in for a replacement, the remaining balance from your old card will be applied to your new one - but the funds will still be frozen. Similar to replacing a credit card, all activity will be suspended on your new card until you request the Campus Card office to activate your account.

Damaged ID Cards
All faded, worn, or physically damaged Campus Cards will be subject to the $25 Replacement ID Fee.

Replacement ID Cost
Lost, Damaged and Stolen cards may be replaced for a fee of $25. You may pay for your replacement Campus Card online with a credit card or debit card by using this secure form.   Please print the receipt before you come in as proof of payment.  There is no service fee to use this service.  You may also pay cash at the Cashier Office  before receiving your new ID. The Cashier is located next door to the Campus Card Office at 600 S. Michigan Ave. on the 3rd floor, and is open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

A new card will be issued at no charge for students who show proof of a legal name change or who have changed enrollment status (i.e., Undergraduate to Graduate).

All other card replacements will be subject to a replacement fee of $25.

Can I deposit Columbia Cash without a Credit Card or Cash?
During the first two weeks of every semester a student may apply for the Book Charge Program.  Upon approval, the amount requested on the Book Charge Authorization Form will be applied to the student's Campus Card and may be used at any location around campus that accepts Columbia Cash, including printing stations, vending machines, and the University Cafés.  Unused Book Charge funds remain on the student's Campus Card and may be used anytime during their enrollment at Columbia College. The Book Charge amount will be posted to the student’s tuition account and must be paid in full along with all other tuition charges by the payment plan due date.  Click here to visit the Book Charge web page. 

Is there a service fee to use the Online Card Office for deposits?
No, you will not be charged a service fee to use the Online Card Office.  The Online Card Office is a free 24 hour tool to make deposits, view transaction history, and maintain your account.


If I Have A Problem With Columbia Cash, Vending Machines, or Printing Who Do I Contact For Assistance?

• The Campus Card Office can assist in troubleshooting issues with Columbia Cash and department allocated print money. Please contact us if you have a problem with the stored money on your account.
• If you have a problem with the vending machines on campus please notify Mark Vend at 847-291-9216.
• Problems with printing stations should be addressed to computer lab or Library personnel.