Service details
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.
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 U Card fee.
It may take up to two business days for your sponsored account to become active in the U Card system. You can contact our office after one business day to check on the account's status. Sponsored accounts do not have a University ID number.
Ordering instructions
All campuses
Create a Sponsored Account via My-Account
You will receive a confirmation email with a link to input your department's EFS information for payment of the sponsored account.
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| Feature | Person of Interest | Sponsored | Temporary Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo and Name on Card | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Mag Stripe for Reader Access | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| iClass Chip for Proximity Reader Access | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Door Access Assigned by DFR | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| General Door Clearance Added | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Departments Can Re-Issue to Others | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Cost | Varies | $30 | $30 |
| Campus availability | All | All | Twin Cities only |