Your Western Card

Eligibility

All students registered for the current academic quarter are eligible to receive a Western Card. Your photo may be used for university identification purposes other than your Western Card- for example, on course rosters. 

Most currently enrolled students and employees are eligible for a Western Card. If you have questions regarding eligibility, please contact us. 

 

WWU Students

All students registered for the current academic quarter are eligible to receive a Western Card. Your photo may be used for University identification purposes other than your Western Card– for example, on course rosters.

Faculty & Staff

Current WWU faculty & staff are eligible to receive a Western Card, and may be issued their card at the card office as soon as their first day of employment.

WCC Students

Whatcom Community College students living on Western’s campus are not eligible for a Western Card. However, if you have purchased a meal plan with WWU, you are eligible for a Dining Card from our office.

Western Card Privileges

Your Western Card can be used at the following areas across campus and beyond: 

ATUS

Printing and equipment check out. 

Library

Checking out books and materials. 

Wade King Rec Center

Access the Rec Center and check out equipment with your Western Card. 

Lakewood Boathouse

Use your Western Card to check out boathouse equipment.

Dining

Your Western Card gives you access to the dinning halls across campus. 

Dining Dollars

Add, store, and use Dining Dollars at all campus dining locations and retail venues with your Western Card. For more information, go to the Dining Info page.

AS Bookstore

Your Western Card allows you to charge purchases to your Student Account. For more information visit the Bookstore, or click here.