The Penn State id+ card is the official photo identification card of Penn State University and must be carried at all times. There are five University approved id+ cards: student, faculty/staff, faculty/staff/student, retiree, and affiliate. All cards are photo cards with a magnetic strip on the back.

The id+ card is the mechanism for accessing the cardholder’s account(s) or privileges. Presentation of the card may be required to access some University services, such as meal plans, library services, admission to events, building access, etc. Access to University facilities or cardholder’s account(s) may be denied if your account has been suspended by the University for administrative reasons, you deactivate your card, or if your card’s magnetic strip is damaged and will not scan.

The card is the property of Penn State University and is non-transferable. Only the cardholder may present the id+ card for purchases and other privileges. id+ cards will be confiscated if presented by someone other than the cardholder or if the card is involved in inappropriate or illegal use. Fraudulent use of the card will result in disciplinary action.

Information about the cardholder’s account will be disclosed to third parties only for the following reasons: (1) in order to complete a transaction; (2) in order to comply with court orders or other applicable laws; or (3) with the cardholder’s written permission.

Please reference University Policy AD24 for a full disclosure of the University’s policy on id+ cards.