General Policy, Campus ID Card

The Wildcat Card is the official Kansas State University Identification Card. It bears the holder's name, ID and account numbers, photo and signature. The Wildcat Card is the identification card to be used while attending or employed by Kansas State University. It must be carried at all times while on campus. It is for the holder's personal use only. Services covered by this card are not transferable to other individuals. The holder's Wildcat Card must be presented upon request by any officer or employee of Kansas State University when asked for identification.

The Wildcat Card is valid for students while enrolled at Kansas State University and for current, retired and emeritus employees of the University. The social security number is used by Kansas State University as the holder's identification number. If the holder does not have or chooses not to use their social security number, a unique 9-digit number will be assigned. However, persons receiving financial aid or employed by KSU are required to use their social security number as their ID number.

The Wildcat Card serves not only as general identification but identification for class exams, use of KSU Libraries, access to recreational facilities, access to dining services, security access to residence halls, obtaining medical records and use of Lafene Health Center. Other uses for the Wildcat Card include many banking and purchasing functions, use of K-State Student Union services, student elections, and admission to selected Kansas State University athletic events.

Card Issue Guidelines: The Wildcat Card is issued to students and current, retired or emeritus faculty and staff of Kansas State University. New students will be charged $15 for the Wildcat Card. Persons attending conferences and other campus visitors are not issued a Wildcat Card. The K-State ID Center may issue special use cards for conferences utilizing Kansas State campus and/or K-State Student Union facilities.

Safeguard of Wildcat Card: Protect your card from damage caused by rubbing or scratching. Do not punch holes in the card. Keep the magnetic strip unobstructed and use card only for its intended functions. Protect card from access by others at all times. Defective or damaged cards will be replaced at the K-State ID Center in the K-State Student Union. (Defective and/or damaged cards are determined by the K-State ID Center.)

Lost/Stolen Wildcat Cards: Lost or stolen cards should be reported immediately to the K-State ID Center, located on the first floor of the K-State Student Union. Their hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The K-State ID Center phone number is (785) 532-6399. After hours and weekends call the 24-hr. message line at above number.

Commerce Bank: For Wildcat Checking and other banking issues, contact Commerce Bank campus branch, first floor, K-State Student Union. Their hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; the phone number is (785) 532-3500. After hours call toll free (800) 292-7977.

Cards which have been replaced due to loss or theft are de-activated and cannot be re-activated. Balances remaining on Union Debit account and Wildcat Checking accounts may be accessed by replacement card. Important Note: Financial balances on Smart Chip are non-refundable if card is lost or stolen.

A $15 non-refundable replacement fee does apply for replacement cards issued.

Misplaced/Forgotten Cards: Card holders are responsible for the use of their Wildcat Card. All transactions performed prior to report of loss/theft are the responsibility of cardholder. All transactions which occur when a card is lost/stolen are subject to verification by the K-State ID Center or Commerce Bank. Individual departments and agencies of K-State may institute specific policies for misplaced/forgotten cards.

Misuse: Those persons misusing the Wildcat Card by loaning (considered theft of services), falsifying, altering or using a card without authorization are subject to disciplinary action and/or prosecution and will be assessed a misuse fee. A $20 misuse fee will be assessed to any card holder whose card has been confiscated due to misuse. Upon payment of the misuse fee, the Wildcat Card will be returned to the card holder.

Special Features:

Union Debit Account: Card holders may open or add to an on-campus prepaid debit account at the K-State ID Center. This account is utilized for purchases throughout the K-State Student Union and multiple on-campus locations. All remaining balances are 100% refundable the last two weeks of the spring semester or with verification of departure from KSU. A $10.00 fee will be assessed for all other fund withdrawals.

Smart Chip: Card holders may activate smart chip by depositing up to $50.00 electronically on chip at one of several "recharge" stations on campus. Purchases may be made in selected vending machines, and printers throughout campus. All deposits on Smart Chip are non-refundable if card is lost or stolen. Closure of Smart Chip account is not required when departing KSU and Smart Chip remaining balances are not refundable. Additional Smart Chip services may become available within term of this policy.

Commerce Bank Wildcat Checking: Card holders may open a Wildcat Checking account though the Commerce Bank's campus branch in the K-State Student Union. The Wildcat Card may be utilized as a debit card to make purchases from this checking account at participating on and off-campus locations. The Wildcat Card may also be utilized as an ATM card in conjunction with the Wildcat Checking account.

Long Distance Calling: Card holders may activate the long distance calling option of card and utilize card when placing any long distance call. (Long distance calling services provided by KSU Telecommunications.) For more information or to activate long distance calling services contact KSU Telecommunications on campus at 109 East Stadium or call (785) 532-7300.

Endorsed by UGB 4-13-98