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ID-Card Office

  • Location:   Student Center - ICAA First Floor behind the Computer Lab
  • Hours of operation:   Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, extended hours Thursday evenings until 7:00 pm while classes are in session (fall and spring semesters).   Summer hours Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 5:15pm
  • Phone: (973) 655-4147
  • E-mail:   espinozac@mail.montclair.edu

I.D. Card Policy:

Every student/faculty/staff member is required to have a University-issued Photo Identification Card (I.D. Card).    Montclair State University I.D. Cards must be carried at all times while on campus.

Necessary requirements:
In order to obtain an I.D. card, students must be currently enrolled for classes (at least one class) and bring two forms of identification (mandatory one form of photo identification):

  • Valid photo driver's license
  • Passport or 1-20, J1 Visa for International classifications
  • Credit card /debit card
  • Birth Certificate
  • Military I.D.
  • Health insurance card

Regulations:
There is no charge for the initial MSU I.D. Card issued. If the I.D. Card is lost, stolen or damaged, a replacement fee of $ 20.00 will be assessed in order to obtain a new card for students, faculty, and staff.    The replacement fee for lost student temporary identification card is $20.00.   I.D. Cards are not transferable and misuse can result in judicial action and/or fines of $50.00 or more.  

Students, staff, and faculty are responsible for their ID card and for any use (funds and/or meal plan) on an ID card that is not reported as lost or stolen.

Please report stolen cards immediately to:  

  • I.D. Card Office      SC-ICAA   973-655-4147  
    M-F   8:30am-4:30pm
  • Meal Plan Office     SC Cafe C Room 202   973-655-7889
    M-F   8:30am-4:30pm
  • Cashiers at the following locations during normal service hours:            
    • Red Hawk Diner - 24 hours/day   - during semesters while classes are in session
    • Blanton Dining Hall
    • Freeman Dining Hall
    • Student Center Cafeteria
    • C-Store
    • Rathskeller

Objectives:

I.D. cards are used on campus for the following purposes:

  • Admittance into residence halls, dining facilities, computer lab, pool, gym, field house, and athletic events
  • Library text and video check out
  • Student discounts
  • Use of Meal Plans, Flex Dollars and Red Hawk Dollar accounts.