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University Auxiliary ServicesSUNYCard
 

Your SUNYCard. . . use it everywhere you are:

SUNYCard
  • Access to your residence hall, library services, and UAlbany
    busing services
  • Meal plan usage
  • Munch Money usage at the University convenience store
    (Outtakes) and in vending machines
  • Podium Account

Your SUNYCard. . . with a deposit to your
Podium Account:


A Podium Account operates like a debit card, when you add money
to this account, you can then use your SUNYCard to make
purchases:

  • On Campus - at the University Bookstore, Copies Plus
    and in University vending machines
  • Off Campus - 30+ locations such as Subway, Chili's,
    McDonalds
    , CVS, Mobil Gas, and more. Visit the Off Podium
    page for a complete list!


We accept:

MasterCard
VISA


 

 

Your SUNYCard. . . with purchase of a Meal Plan:

  • Swipe for meals in residence dining halls
  • Treat a friend to a meal
  • Swipe for meal trades at the campus center during specified
    hours
  • Purchase food and beverages at campus center retail locations tax free with Munch Money
  • Swipe for vending machine purchases at designated hours
    (11 PM - 7 AM) with Munch Money

Getting your SUNYCard is easy:

Incoming Freshmen and Transfer Students will receive their
SUNYCards during Orientation (Please make sure you bring
photo ID with you!)

For all other students:

  • Register for classes
  • Go to the SUNYCard Office, Campus Center B52, with a
    photo ID (driver's license, passport, old school ID, etc.)
  • Have your photo taken at the SUNYCard Office, and you will
    receive your card before you leave.

The SUNYCard Office

SUNYCard Office
  • The SUNYCard Office is located in the Campus Center, room B52
  • Regular Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    (Monday - Friday)
  • Summer Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Monday - Friday)
  • Need more information? Contact Us!


Lost, Stolen or Damaged SUNYCards

Because your SUNYCard provides you with so much on campus access (residence halls, Podium+ account, meal plan), you must file a report immediately if the card is lost, stolen or damaged.

24 / 7

Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Summer Hours)

  • In Person: SUNYCard Office, CC B52
  • By Phone: 518-442-5989

Monday - Friday
After 5:00 PM (4:00 PM, Summer Hours)

  • Contact the University Police at 518-442-3130 (You will receive a temporary card valid for that evening only, your old card will be invalidated to protect you against theft or misuse)
  • You must go to the SUNYCard Office the following day in order to obtain a new card

Weekends

  • Contact the University Police at 518-442-3130 (You will receive a temporary card valid for that weekend only, your old card will be invalidated to protect you against theft or misuse)
  • You must go to the SUNYCard Office on Monday morning in order to obtain a new card


Please Note: You will be charged $20 to replace a LOST
SUNYCard, but there is no charge to replace a card damaged through normal wear & tear (if it cracks, the magnetic stripe becomes scratched, etc.).



 

 

 


 

 

 

 


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