Spring 2023 Opening Information
Please check this page frequently for more information on UAS services for Spring 2023. Click on the various UAS services below to learn more.
ID Card Office
ID Card Information
- Most UAlbany ID Card transactions can be achieved by going to the ID Card Portal or by downloading the CBORD ID Card Mobile App;
- The CBORD Mobile ID App allows for contactless payment at all dining venues and AcaDamien's Bookstore;
- GET Food, a retail food ordering app, is available that allows access to meal plans/campus funds via student ID cards. This app will allow for contactless ordering/payment/pick-up.
- Visit the ID Card Services page for more details
How to order a new and replacement card.
Manage your ID card services online at the ID Card Portal or through the CBORD Mobile ID App. If you need assistance, please call (518) 442-5989, or email ID Card Office. Click here for hours of operation.
Dining and Meal Plans (Sign up Dec. 30 - Jan. 31)
Important Meal Plan Dates:
Spring 2023 Meal Plans can be added starting December 30, 2022 and changed until January 31, 2023. Add/change your meal plan at the ID Card Portal on the CBORD Mobile ID App or in-person at the ID card office (Campus Center B-52).
Important Campus Funds Reminders:
Discount Dollars do not activate a discount for prepackaged goods, bottled beverages, or at vending machines. Meal plan students should add Munch Money or Podium Dollars onto their ID Card to pay for these items. Munch Money and Podium can be added via the CBORD Mobile ID App or online at any time. If you have any questions, email Dining.
Discount Dollars and Munch Money rollover from fall to spring. Any unused funds will expire at the end of the spring semester. Familiarize yourself with the Discount Dollars usage guide to help budget your spending for next semester.
Download the GET Food App to order your food from the Campus Center ahead of time and skip the lines!
Special Dietary Needs:
Allergen-free and gluten-free meals are available at both resident dining halls (Simple Servings station) and both salad bars have items free of gluten. A separate gluten-free space called, MyZone, is available at Indigenous Quad for students that work with the campus dietitian for access. All retail venues have allergen/vegan/vegetarian information posted at each venue and online. Allergen information is available for all retail venues.
Kosher meals are available for pre-order and at Shabbos House. You must opt-in for this service.
Halal locations in retail include: Halal Shack, Baba's Pizza and 518 Market. Halal meat is available upon request at both resident dining rooms.
For more information on the meal plans click here.
Check out UAlbany Dining's FAQ page for more information about dining on campus and meal plans.
Check Dining Hours of Operation for spring opening week and regular hours.
Textbooks and AcaDamien's Bookstore
Order your textbooks and required course material ahead of time on the AcaDamien's Bookstore website. Check out this pdf for guidance on ordering your course material.
The bookstore offers price matching for Amazon purchases! Just provide them with a few details to get started.
Digital content is available on AcaDamien's Bookstore's website. See their FAQ's on digital content.
AcaDamien's Bookstore spring hours of operation are available.
Campus Gold - up to $650 advance (Sign up Dec. 30 - Jan. 31)
Campus Gold is an advance of up to $650 to buy textbooks/supplies while waiting for your financial aid or other funding to arrive. The deadline to request Campus Gold for Spring 2023 is January 31. Learn more about Campus Gold here.
Any remaining Campus Gold balance after the first four weeks of the semester will be transferred to your student account or Podium account based on what was selected at the time of deposit.
Once registered for spring classes, you can request Campus Gold by logging into the ID Card Portal or via the CBORD Mobile ID app.
MicroFridge
Looking for a MicroFridge rental for the Spring 2022 semester? Contact the Refrigerator Leasing Co. directly to reserve a unit. More details on MicroFridge here.
Banking
The Campus Center branch and Video Teller Machines (VTM) are open for spring semester.
Click here for the SEFCU Campus Center Branch and VTM hours.
Don's Moving & Storage
If you need moving and storage services, please contact Don's directly at 855-973-1057 or visit their website.
Don's is the only storage and moving service sanctioned by the University and allowed on campus.
Zipcar
Zipcar is no longer available on the UAlbany Campus. Your Zipcar account is still activate and the special rate will last until your Zipcar contract ends. If you have any further questions, email UAS.
Personal Property Insurance
UAS has partnered with Haylor, Freyer & Coon to insure all you value. They provide you with the complete coverage you need to guarantee that your personal property is protected, no matter if you’re on campus or off campus, in the U.S., or studying abroad.
Looking for more details on a personal property coverage for Spring 2022? Contact their Servicing Broker at 1-866-535-0456, email Haylor offices, or visit the Haylor website.