Carnegie Mellon Official ID Card
One of the most important items you will need at Carnegie Mellon is your official identification card. Your ID Card identifies you as a member of the Carnegie Mellon community. Your ID Card will be part of your everyday life on campus and is used to access the following:
- University Housing Residence Halls
- Computing Services & Computer Clusters/Labs
- University Libraries
- Local Port Authority Transit (bus, incline, etc.)
- Dining Services Meal Plans
- Computer Store
- University Center Retail Shops
- Athletic Facilities
For a full list of services that can be accessed using the ID Card, please see Card Accessible Services.
Plaid Ca$h
One beneficial feature of your ID Card is Plaid Ca$h. Plaid Ca$h is a prepaid, stored-value/debit account that is accessible via your ID Card. It is a convenient, cashless way to pay on and off campus. You can use Plaid Ca$h for textbooks, school supplies and laundry. Many of the area's most popular businesses accept Plaid Ca$h; it can be used to pay for restaurant meals, take-out, delivery and more. View a list of participating businesses.
Questions about ID Card Services or Plaid Ca$h? Please feel free to contact ID Card Services in The HUB by sending e-mail to idplus@andrew.cmu.edu or by calling 412-268-5224.