Vandal Card Office

PO Box 444256
Moscow, Idaho 83844-4256
Phone (208) 885-7522 FAX (208) 885-9208

The Official ID Card for the University of Idaho 

Your Vandal Card is your student ID card. It is also the official employee ID card for staff, faculty, and affiliated persons. Off campus employees should contact the Vandal Card Office at vandalcard@uidaho.edu to obtain details on getting a Vandal Card. The Vandal Card serves many purposes on campus. It provides access to numerous events and facilities including: athletic events, recreational facilities, the Student Health Center, and the library. Many locations use it for door access. It is the official university ID used to obtain payroll and financial aid checks. The Vandal Card can also used as a debit card for purchasing university goods and services. Numerous discounts are offered to those using the Vandal Card debit account including: a 5% discount on used text books at the UI Bookstore, a 5% discount at all university dining locations, a 20% discount at laundry facilities in the residence halls, and a 10-30% discount on self-serve copies with Vandal Card readers. See the information below on making a Vandal Card debit account deposit.

New Students/Employees: Vandal Cards are issued at the Vandal Card Office in the Student Union Building. Bring your offical ID such as your drivers license/permit or State ID or even a passport so that we may properly identify you. We will not process your card without picture identification. If you are registered for classes, you can get your Vandal Card. Employees can obtain cards on or after their first day of work.

Returning Students: Your card is electronically updated each semester to reflect your enrollment status

Lost Cards: If you lose your Vandal Card, notify the Vandal Card Office immediately so that your card can be inactivated. Replacement cards are available for $20.00. Please bring your driver's license.

Office Hours and Services:

Hours: 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday during the academic year; 8:00-4:00 during the summer

Questions: (208) 885-7522 or vcoffice@uidaho.edu

Vandal Card Debit Accounts:

You can make a Vandal Card debit account deposit at the Student Accounts/Cashiers Office in the SUB or on line. You can also make a deposit with your billing statement by writing in the amount of the deposit on the front of the form. Include the amount of the deposit with your payment. You may also use financial aid and/or scholarships to make deposits with your billing statement. Deposits made with financial aid/scholarships are available 10 days prior to the first day of the semester. Employees can deposit to their Vandal Card debit account through payroll deduction. Please use the form below. Please see terms and conditions of the Vandal Card debit account.