Your Clark OneCard

Your Clark OneCard is your official University identification card and also serves a number of other important functions for you. Your OneCard stores information that allows it to function as an access card to secure campus locations; library card; cash card; vending machine purchase card; and meal plan utilization card. The  OneCard can also often save you money on admission to cultural, athletic, and entertainment events.

The  OneCard is made of a hard plastic similar to a standard credit/debit card or driver’s license. The front of the card displays the identification information and the back has magnetic stripe that store the demographic information as well as other important data.

The Clark  OneCard remains valid for the entire time that you are at student at Clark. It is important to keep the card both secure and in good condition.

Photograph

First year students should submit a high quality digital photograph or passport picture on line prior to arriving on campus. All photos submitted on line must be a close up, color, face forward picture. No hats, sunglasses, bandanas, scarves, inappropriate facial gestures, black and white images and no hands near your face. In general it will be helpful to keep in mind that the photo requirements are similar to those for a drivers license or a passport picture.

To submit a photo on line just go to www.clarku.edu/intranet/photoid and login with your Clark computer account username and password.

Identification Number

• Your assigned identification number is used for computer network access, meal plan and cash card programs, and in the library.

• If you lose your  OneCard, you may request a replacement card in the OneCard Office. There is a $15.00 replacement fee which may be paid for with cash, check, or charged to your student account. For security purposes your Clark OneCard changes on each issue. Old cards cannot be reactivated if they are found at a later date.

Back of Clark OneCard

Wide Strip: Contains information and provides the following:

• Building Access – allows access to Residence Halls, Athletic Facilities, and Dana Commons. Some doors are equipped with a card reader that requires you to insert your card in the provided slot. Other buildings are equipped with readers that allow access simply by swiping the card in front of the scanner. Please note, only students residing in on campus housing receive Residence Hall access.
• Parking Garage Access - allows access to Parking Garage if you purchase a garage sticker from University Police located in Bullock Hall.
• Meal Plan type, balance of meals, and dining dollar balances are stored on this stripe.
• Library Card – Authorization to checkout books and history of transactions
• Cash Card – The stripe records all purchases made with the card and stores the balance available. Any balance is also stored on a computer database. Balances will be transferred to a replacement card if the card is lost. Please see more detailed information on the cash card page.

Protect your Clark OneCard

You can avoid damaging your card by taking a few simple precautions. Do not bend, fold, twist, machine wash, scratch or affix stickers to your card. Don't leave your card on the radiator or in direct sunlight, and keep it away from magnetic fields like ATM cards, credit cards or any type of magnet. You will be charged a $15.00 fee to replace a lost card.