What is a CruCard?

CruCards are the primary form of identification for the UMHB campus. All students must obtain a CruCard. Along with identifying you as a member of the campus community, your CruCard gives you access to various privileges on campus.

Your CruCard allows you to:

• Access your residence hall or apartment
• Use your meal plan
• Access library privileges
• Access the Mayborn Exercise facilities
• Record your chapel attendance
• Access the Campus Recreation facilities
• Access various academic buildings
• Record Fine Arts Experience attendance
• Attend various athletic events

Your CruCard also contains a discretionary balance account that allows you to deposit funds to use at:

What are the benefits of having a CruCard?

Services

Your CruCard gives you access to a variety of services on and off campus. Carrying your CruCard on you at all times means you’ll always be able to take advantage of these services. Your ID card has always been your key to using your meal plan and getting into your dorm after hours, but now your card can benefit you off-campus as well. Your card does everything from getting you into the football game to paying for your sandwich at a local participating vendor.

Simplicity

With your CruCard, there’s no need to carry around numerous forms of payment. By depositing CruCash onto your card, you can get a Frappuccino at Starbucks , buy a scantron at the Campus Store, and mail a package at the Post Office with one single card. The system’s swipe-and-go design means you won’t get stuck waiting for change or for your debit card to be approved.

Safety

With our new online system, myCruCard, you can monitor your CruCash account and report your card lost as soon as you realize it. This new option allows us to work toward a more secure campus. The new CruCard design makes it clear to see who is authorized to be on campus, and the clear picture makes identification easier. Plus, by keeping your funds on your CruCash account, you don’t need to worry about the safety concerns of walking around with large amounts of cash or cards.