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KU Card: For Faculty & Staff

The KU card isn't just a photo ID. It's the key to campus life, from opening your door to buying you lunch!

Uses of the Card

Below is a complete list of everything your KU ID card can do for you. Click on the more info link next to a topic for more details.

Doors

Most academic buildings and all residence halls are, or soon will be, accessible with a card swipe on the exterior doors. This is for the protection of our employees and students, allowing Public Safety to lock down buildings if necessary.

Door privileges are determined by each area's Authorizing Official. If you need to be able to open a card-controlled door, that's the person to talk to first.

If your card doesn't work in a door, these are the steps to follow:
  1. See your area's Authorizing Official to make sure you have the privileges you need.
  2. If your privileges are in order, stop by the One Card Office to make sure your card is in good health.
  3. If your card is fine but still doesn't work in the door, call the Facilities Work Control center at 610-683-1594. They can help troubleshoot the problem from there.
  4. If your card has been re-encoded by the One Card Office but still doesn't work, we will issue a new card.

If you replace your card due to loss or theft (and therefore have a new card number), be sure to check with your area's Authorizing Official to make sure your new card will work to open your doors.

Banking (more info)

When you open an account with PSECU, our on-campus banking partner, you have the option of using your KU ID Card as an ATM card. Just take your KU Card to PSECU's e-center in McFarland Student Union and ask them to encode it for you. Then you can use it at any PSECU ATM, including two on campus.

Rohrbach Library (more info)

While you don't need your KU ID card to gain access to the library, you do need it to borrow items. Your card is not activated as a library card until you visit the Circulation Desk and have them swipe it.

Recreation Center and Keystone Pool (more info)

While the Rec Center requires a membership fee, Keystone Pool is open to all KU faculty and staff without a fee.

Just swipe your card at either location for entry. The Rec Center has turnstiles at the entrance while Keystone Pool has lifeguards on duty who will swipe your card for you. You can then pick up your card when you leave the pool and go back to the locker room.

The Rec Center also sells equipment and locker rentals at the front desk, where you can pay with Bear Bucks!

Admission to Athletic Events (more info)

Swipe your KU ID card for a free ticket to sporting events!

Bear Bucks (more info)

It's not just for students! Bear Bucks is accepted at many on-campus and off-campus locations. Check out our Bear Bucks page for more information. Don't see your favorite hangout on our list? Ask them to consider becoming a Bear Bucks merchant!