At orientation, each new student is issued an I-Card with an individual Banner ID number and a unique ABA number.
Once the card is validated, students swipe the card to gain access to:
- Residence halls
- Library services
- Bus services
- Fitness Centers
- Meal plans
- Sporting events
- Vending (Crimson Cash) List of vending locations across campus
For general information about the I-Card, please email icard-assistance@iup.edu.
We moved! The I-Card Office is now located in the lobby window area of Clark Hall. We will be open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Notice
If your I-Card has an expiration date on the back, this is to make your card a valid photo ID for voting purposes only. If you need to use your I-Card as an ID to vote, please come to the I-Card Office if the expiration date has expired. If not, as long as you are enrolled/active within the university, your card is valid and does not need to be replaced or renewed.
I-Card Fees
Each student will be charged an annual $15 I-Card fee on their student bill. Their first replacement card during the academic year will be free of charge. After the first replacement card, any additional replacement cards will be $15 and must be paid up front at the I-Card Office.
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I-Cards can function as ATM cards through IUP's banking partner, PNC. Students will need to open an account with PNC and ask for their I-Card to be activated as their ATM card for the account.
For more information on using your I-Card as a PNC ATM card, please call PNC at 724-465-5582 or visit the PNC website.
Use GET Funds to add money to your Crimson Cash account.
I-Card holders can add money to their accounts through the GET Funds web portal.
Find information on how to access and add funds to your I-Card vending account online.
In addition to adding online via credit or debit card, funds may also be added by cash or check at either the I-Card Office or the Office of Student Billing
Crimson Cash may be used for vending and purchases on campus:
- Dining and POD Stores
- Laundry, soda, and snack machines
- Copiers and printing in computer labs
- Printing services at the University Print Center
- Purchasing tickets at the Kovalchick Complex
- University Post Office
- The Co-op Store
- Parking Services
- Student Billing
The best part? Crimson Cash NEVER expires! Whatever you don't use one semester will be waiting to be used the next semester.
Crimson Cash Refund Procedures
Note: There is a $5 per year inactive account fee assessed to this account.
No bills? No coins? No problem!
Pay for parking at the pay-by-space machines using your Crimson Cash account. Just add funds then swipe your I-Card.
Buy your textbooks using Crimson Cash at the Co-op Store!
Talon Ticket
IUP has partnered with Indiana businesses to provide students with discounts. Show your I-Card to a participating business to receive a discount. See the complete list of participating businesses and look for the Talon Ticket Partner in business windows.