CR80News | UCF launch new campus card program

Monday, June 14, 2010

The University of Central Florida is preparing for the conversion to a new digital campus card system that would make the student ID similar to a debit card, according to a campus news report.

Set to launch this fall, the new card program will be made so that students can monitor their accounts, set their PIN numbers and check balances online – none of which could be done with the campus’ previous program.

Campus officials say that students need not worry about getting a new card, because the mag stripe on the back of the card enables it to be used as a SunTrust ATM/debit card.

Student transactions will also be carried out in real time, meaning that when a student makes a purchase the amount spent is immediately deducted from the student’s current available funds.Parents will also be able to access the student’s account to check balances, and add funds if needed.

Additionally, with the new system the embedded Smart Chip on the front of the card will become of no use, say campus officials.

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NMU elects Wells Fargo as financial services provider

Northern Michigan University has selected Wells Fargo as the new financial services provider for the Wildcat Express Card, the university’s official campus ID card.

Beginning this fall, NMU students and faculty will be able to link their Wildcat Express Cards to their Wells Fargo checking and savings account for ATM and PIN debit card access. NMU’s University Center will also be home to a new Wells Fargo banking location and ATM.

Loyola expands campus card program

Loyola University, Chicago, is offering more buying power for its students through the campus card program, allowing them for the first time to take the card off-campus at local dining establishments. The program will start small, focusing on a handful of restaurants.

Lebanese University makes way to campus card use

Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Lebanon has completed the first phase of a major project to issue students multi-functional student ID cards, according to a local news source.

LEGIC, Comunicare Group launch bike sharing program in Italy

LEGIC is partnering with Italy-based Comunicare Group to launch Bicincittà, a contacltess smart card-based bicycle sharing program.

Once registered, Bicincittà users receive their own contactless LEGIC card, granting them 24/7 access to bikes stored in throughout the city at cycle-park stations.

WVU shows some love for all-in-one campus IDs

It’s more a students’ photo identification. It’s an all-in-one solution for campus access, services and events. The Mountaineer Card, the official campus card for West Virginia University, is an essential part of student life, according to The Daily Athenaeum, the university’s official student newspaper.

New England Conservatory teams with CardSmith for cashless transactions

New England Conservatory of Music of Boston, along with campus card service provider CardSmith announced the launch of the new multi-functional Penguin Pass ID card program for the NEC community.

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