Sponsored U Cards

If you have Affiliated Academic Staff, Affiliated Staff, Affiliated Students or Visiting Students and you would like them to obtain a U Card, University Departments may complete a Sponsored Internet Account and Services form at https://my-account.umn.edu/create-sponsored-acct.

You MUST click the 'Request a U Card' link in your Sponsored Acount confirmation email to request a U Card. You will need to provide your department's EFS string to pay the $30 U Card fee.

  • It may take up to 48 hours for your sponsored account to become active in the U Card system. After 24 hours you may call our office at 612-626-9900 to ask for the status of your Sponsored Account. Please have the sponsored staff or student's first, last name and Internet ID available.
  • Note: Sponsored accounts do not have staff or student ID #s so one will not print on their U Card.

Sponsored Accounts vs. Temporary Access Card

Differences between sponsored account U Cards and temporary access cards.
Feature Sponsored U Cards Temporary Access Cards
Photo and Name on Card Yes No (Not compliant as Health Sciences ID)
Mag Stripe for Reader Access Yes Yes
iClass Chip for Proximity Reader Access Yes Yes
Door Access Assigned by DFR Yes Yes
General Door Clearance Added No No
Departments Can Re-Issue to Others No Yes
Cost $30 $30