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Your campus card is more than just a student ID

For new students — how to get your card

NEW* Submit your photo online and skip the lines at the Bookstore!  

Instead of waiting in line to have your photo taken at the Bookstore, you can now submit your photo for your Campus ID card online and it will be printed and ready for pick up at the Bookstore the next weekday.

How it works:  

1. Login to the using your ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Allison email address and password.
2. Upload a government-issued ID* 
3. Upload a photo of yourself* 
4. Hit Submit!  

Your Campus ID card will be ready for pick-up at the Bookstore the next weekday by 10 a.m. after submitting your photo online. If there are any issues with your submitted photo, we will contact you via email. 

Photo guidelines*

You will need to take or upload an acceptable photo using the guidelines below:

• A recent (within the last 6 months) high-quality colour digital photo  
• Clear, sharp, and in focus 
• Taken in front of a neutral background (e.g. white, beige, light grey, or cream) 
• Front-facing, with face and shoulders centred and squared to the camera 
• Full face visible, without shadows, and captures accurate skin tones 
• Prescription glasses are allowed, but no glare  
• Head coverings for religious beliefs are permitted, as long as facial features remain visible 
• No hats, sunglasses, or other accessories 
• No other people, pets, or objects in the photo 
• No inappropriate gestures or expressions 
• Do not submit a photo of a photo 
• Do not submit a filtered or edited photo 

Load your card

Your campus card can be used to load ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵie Money for use around campus, and much more. To load ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵie Money on your card and access your account information:

• Online: . You'll need a Visa or Mastercard and your student/staff ID. The first time you log in, your ID and PIN are your student/staff ID number
• Library: an ATM card loader accepts $5, $10, and $20
• Bookstore: load your card using cash, debit, or credit card

Conditions of use

• Do not tamper with the picture, information, or chip.
• Do not dent, chip, bend or punch holes in your card. The campus card has small wiring that runs inside the card to make the chip work. If any of the wiring gets broken your card will not work.  You will then need to request a replacement card. The fee for replacement cards is $25.
• Do not put your card near, water, heat, or magnetic fields.
• Do not use your card as a window scraper.
• Do not lend your card to anyone. Both the student loaning the card and the student attempting to use the card will face possible charges under the judicial system.

If you lose your card

First, and suspend your card.

Visit the Bookstore to request a replacement card. There is a $25 replacement fee for all lost or damaged cards.

Once you leave campus

All funds added to your card, remain on your card while you are a registered student at ÃÛÌÒÊÓƵ Allison University.

If you would like to remove your funds from your campus card, please contact financial services. There is a $5 service fee for all refund requests.

Questions? Visit the Bookstore, located in the Wallace McCain Student Centre. Residence students can email housing@mta.ca.