How to Get an SDSUcard

• SDSU Students
• SDSU Faculty and Staff
• Extended Studies
• American Language Institute
• Auxiliary Staff (Associated Students, Aztec Shops, SDSU Foundation)
• Special Student Programs and Groups
• Guest Cards

About Your Red ID Number: SDSUcard is the name of the actual ID card itself and of the department that issues the card. “Red ID number” refers to the number on the SDSUcard that replaces the social security number.

SDSU Students

Applying for your SDSUcard couldn't be easier. In fact, it's easy as:

1. Obtain a Red ID number when you apply to the university.
2. Bring your Red ID number, $5 (or a receipt showing you pre-paid your SDSU card fee at Extended Studies / Cashiers), and one of the following to the SDSUcard office:
   ~ driver's license
   ~ state I.D. or military I.D.
   ~ Passport accepted.
3. We'll take your photo, and in about 2 minutes your card will be ready.
   
   NOTE: students who would like to avoid the photo lines may mail in a 3x3" headshot (similar to passport) color photo, $5 check or money order and application form -- then just pick up your card at the SDSUcard office. Please allow 2 weeks for processing, and don't forget to bring government-issued I.D. for pick-up (see details on form).

SDSU Faculty and Staff (and SDSU Foundation, Extended Studies, ALI)

1. Obtain a Red ID number when you become an employee (your department will assist you).
2. Bring your request for Red ID form (on department stationery, if faculty; on Human Resources document, if staff), and one of the following to the SDSUcard office:
   ~ driver's license
   ~ state I.D. or military I.D.
   ~ Passport
3. We'll take your photo, and in about 2 minutes your card will be ready.
   

Extended Studies

1. Register for classes.
2. Bring all the following to the SDSUcard office:
   ~ receipt showing you pre-paid your SDSU card fee at Extended Studies cashiers office.
   ~a copy of the official form verifying Extended Studies enrollment,
   One of the following forms of I.D.:
        ~ driver's license
        ~ state I.D. or military I.D.
        ~ passport
   We'll take your photo, and in about 2 minutes your card will be ready.

American Language Institute Students

1. Register for classes.
2. Bring all the following to the SDSUcard office:
   ~ bring 3 x 5 white card
   ~a copy of the official form verifying ALI enrollment,
   One of the following forms of I.D.:
   ~ Passport with Visa date stamped
3. We'll take your photo, and in about 2 minutes your card will be ready.

Auxiliary Staff (Associated Students, Aztec Shops, SDSU Foundation)

1. Bring one of the following to the SDSUcard office:
   ~ driver's license (or DMV receipt and a picture ID)
   ~ state I.D. or military I.D.
   ~ Passport
2. Letter from your personnel office as proof of employment.
3. We'll take your photo, and in about 2 minutes your card will be ready.
   (Note that cards issued to temporary personnel will be stamped with the expiration date of the position.)

Special Student Programs and Groups
Members of these groups (for instance, Defense Conversion) who need an SDSUcard should check with their group office, as requirements are determined by each group. Your department will arrange for you to receive a card; contact your department's administrative assistant.

Guest Cards
Guest cards are for use by members of the general public. These cards are used primarily for library copying and printing. They are valid for one year and are non-refundable, if lost. Any remaining funds balance is nonrefundable. When your guest card expires, you may purchase another. CSVT (Cash Stored Value Terminal) machines allow you to purchase a guest card or add funds to an existing card. CSVT machines (aka DART machines) are located in:

• Love Library
• The Social Science Research Lab (SSRL), in the Professional Studies and Fine Arts Building, room 140.
• The Engineering Lab

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