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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get my Campus ID? New freshman and transfer students who have enrolled in classes will receive their Campus ID card the day of orientation. Students who are not attending an orientation can pick up their ID card in the Campus ID Office once the semester begins.
What costs are associated with the card? Your First Campus ID card is free. There is a $20 fee for replacing a lost, stolen or damaged ID card.
I lost my Campus ID Card. What are my options? Notify the Campus ID Office immediately online or by phone at 989-774-3484 to report your card lost or stolen. Your card will be suspended until you notify our office further. If you are unable to locate your card, your options are as follows:
Purchase a replacement ID card for $20

Purchase a temporary ID card for $2
A temporary card is valid for seven days and must be returned to the Campus ID Office. Once a replacement ID card is purchased, the lost/stolen or damaged ID card cannot be reactivated.
I lost my card and got a new one, then I lost the new one but found the old one. Can I still use it? No. For security we remove all old cards from our system. If you cannot find the replacement card you will need to purchase another replacement.
Can I lend my Campus ID card to a friend? No. Your Campus ID card is strictly for your use ONLY. Your ID card will be confiscated and a $25 fine will be issued for allowing others to use your Campus ID card.

I attended orientation but forgot to pickup my Campus ID Card. What do I do? No need to worry. During your next visit to campus stop by the Campus ID office at 205 Bovee University Center and pick it up.

I added Flex dollars to my card but do not see them? Extra or additional flex dollars are held in a separate account. Once your original flex account is drawn down, your purchases will begin to draw from the extra flex account. Funds in both original Flex and extra Flex accounts can be checked by any cashier or by visiting the Campus ID Office.
Do flex dollars carry over from semester to semester? No. Flex dollars do not carry over from semester to semester. Any unused funds will be cleared from the card. Extra Flex dollars do carry over from the fall to spring semesters however any unused funds will be cleared from the card at the end of the academic year in May.
Where can I obtain more information about meal plans? Simply point your favorite browser to www.cmucampusdining.com.

How do I link my Campus ID Card to and Independent Bank checking account? Please see a representative at the Independent Bank branch in the Bovee University Center and they will be happy to create the link for you.