What is the Wildcat Card?
How much do the services cost?
Why do I need a Wildcat Card?
How can I get a Wildcat Card?
What do I need to get a Wildcat Card?
How long will it take to get a Wildcat Card?
What are Wildcat Dollars and the Wildcat Dollars account?
Can I withdraw money from my Wildcat Dollars account?
Can I withdraw cash if I drop or graduate from school?
Where can I use my Wildcat Card?
How do I deposit money into my Wildcat Dollars account on campus?
Can I deposit money online?
Can I call to deposit money?
What should I do if my Wildcat Card is lost or stolen?
Can I reactivate an old or lost card?
Does Wildcat Cards issue ID Cards to other CSU school students?
Are there any specific Wildcat dollar refunds?

















What is the Wildcat Card?
  • The Wildcat Id Card is the official CSU, Chico identification card for students, faculty, and staff ^top
How much do the services cost?

Cost of Services:

  • Free for new students with lanyard
  • Free for faculty & staff, including replacement cards
  • Free for change of status or name
  • Replacement ID Cards for students
    • 1st - $2.00
    • 2nd - $5.00
    • 3rd - $10.00
  • $5.00 for badge (including a clip and lanyard)
  • $3.00 for photo download
  • $2.00 for lanyard
  • $2.00 to take photo ^top

Why do I need a Wildcat Card?
  • Check out library books
  • Ride B-line buses free (Butte Regional Transit) for faculty and staff year-round and students during the academic year)
  • Purchase software or hardware at AS. Bookstore
  • Write checks at AS. Bookstore
  • Enjoy food service if you live in a residence hall or have a meal plan
  • Use campus computer labs
  • Use Student Health Center
  • Buy discount tickets at the University Box Office
  • Attend athletic events ^top
How can I get a Wildcat Card?
Come to the Wildcat Card Office MAP
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What do I need to get a Wildcat Card?
Please bring an official form of photo identification, such as a driver's license, military ID or passport ^top
How long will it take to get a Wildcat Card?
Only a few minutes! ^top
What are Wildcat Dollars and the Wildcat Dollars account?

The Wildcat Dollars account is a debit account (prepaid). Wildcat Dollars is money you have deposited into your Wildcat Dollars account ^top

Can I withdraw money from my Wildcat Dollars Account?
No, cash withdrawals are not permitted ^top
Can I withdraw cash if I drop or graduate from school?
You may withdraw cash if you drop or graduate from school. The service charge for this process will be $10.00. Please call x6815 for details. ^top
Where can I use my Wildcat Card?
  • AS. Bookstore (BMU)
  • Common Grounds Cafe
  • Meriam Library (to borrow books)
  • Convenience Stores (Creekside Cafe, Butte Station)
  • University Box Office
  • Copier Machines (in the library)
  • Printers on Campus
    • Library (MLIB 116A, MILB 450, and 2nd floor Ref. Area)
    • Tehama 131
    • Glen 306
    • Butte 207, 209, 211
    • Plumas 321
    • BMU 301
    • Modoc 222
    • Taylor 205
    • Holt 155
  • AS. Bookstore
  • Whitney Hall (meal plan)
  • Vending Machines (Butte Hall, Holt Hall)
  • Cashiering (Kendall 2nd floor) ^top

How do I deposit money into my Wildcat Dollars account on campus?

  • AS. Bookstore (cash, check, credit card, or ATM card accepted)
  • AS. Business Office Window: 2nd Floor (BMU) (cash, check or credit card accepted)
  • Self-Serve Value Terminals
Can I deposit Money Online?
Yes, you can deposit money to your card on AS. Bookstore's web site here. There is a 24-hour delay before it is credited to your account ^top
Can I call to deposit?
Yes, the toll free number is (866) 282-8422; the regular phone is (530) 898-5222 ^top
What should I do if my Wildcat Card is lost or stolen?
  • Call our office as soon as possible, (530) 898-6119, during our office hours
  • Call University Police, (530) 898-5555, after business hours ^top
Can I reactivate an old or lost card?
No. After you are reissued a new card and ID number, your old Wildcat card will be invalid and can not be reactivated ^top
Does Wildcat Cards issue ID Cards to other CSU school students?
No. If you want to use our school's library, please go to the library circulation helpdesk and ask for a courtesy card. You can borrow books with the courtesy card ^top
Are there any specific Wildcat dollar refunds?

You can always call our office (x6119) for help, or try one of the following:

  • Call x5962 about meal plan
  • Call x6815 about vending machines
  • For problems with the machines that use wildcat dollars in the library, you may go to the help desk on the 1st or 2nd floor ^top