Your SUNYCard. . . use it everywhere you are:

• 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!
  

• Add money to your Podium Account now!

We accept:

 

 

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

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

• PodiumNet

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.).