HawkCard: Your Student ID

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HawkCard: Your Student ID

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For more detailed information on the HawkCard, watch this brief informational video.

What is my Student Identification number?

Every UW-Whitewater student is assigned a 7-digit Student Identification number.
This number is listed in your acceptance letter and on your Student ID card, known as the HawkCard.
Your Student ID number and HawkCard will be used for conducting college business.
HawkCards are issued, and may be replaced, at the HawkCard Office, University Center 250.

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What do I need my HawkCard for?

You will use your HawkCard for many of your student needs on campus. You may also use your HawkCard to access other benefits and services to UW-Whitewater students, both on and off campus.

Online students: Students enrolled in online courses seeking a HawkCard can email the HawkCard Office at hawkcard@uww.edu. Please request a HawkCard, include your name, UW-W I.D. 7-digit number, and a current mailing address in your email. Please also note that you must be registered for classes for the current or upcoming term in order to receive a HawkCard.

The HawkCard Office has acquired an Online Photo Submission Portal, once verified the HawkCard staff will send you a personalized link to your UW-W email to upload your HawkCard photo and a picture of a government issued photo ID such as a driver’s license. Please visit the HawkCard website for more information

If you have an opportunity to visit campus and would like to have your picture taken by HawkCard Office staff, stop by the HawkCard Office (James R. Connor University Center-250) during business hours. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Residence Hall Access Card

You will need your HawkCard to open the main doors to your residence hall.

You will not be able to enter your residence hall without your HawkCard, and you will not be able to enter other residence halls with your HawkCard—only the residence hall you are assigned to.

Meal Plan Card

To access and use your meals, you will need to present your HawkCard to the cashier.

There are several meal plan options to choose from for both residential and commuting students.
There are over ten on-campus dining venues to choose from within your meal plan.

For more information on choosing, enrolling in, and changing your meal plan, click here.

Purple Point Debit Card

To access and use your Purple Points, you will need to present your HawkCard to the cashier.

Purple Points work like a pre-paid debit card account for students at UW-Whitewater.
You can use Purple Points at any participating on-campus and off-campus location.
A minimum balance of $25 is required to open an account.

For more information on setting up and using your Purple Points, click here.

Textbook Rental Card

To check out your textbooks each semester, you will present your HawkCard to the cashier.

Online students: If having your textbooks delivered to you is more convenient, Textbook Rental will ship your books for a flat rate of $8.99 charged to your student bill. Rental books ordered through our website will each be $1.00. For more information visit http://www.uww.edu/textbookrental/shipping.

University Library Card

You will use your HawkCard like a library card when you check out any media at Andersen Library.

Admission to University Athletic and Cultural Events

Some events are free to UW-Whitewater students, and others will grant you a student discount. To attend events or purchase tickets with this discount, you will need to present your HawkCard to the cashier.

University Fitness Center Membership Card

You can use your HawkCard to access the Williams Center and Kachel Field House.

Use the indoor track, racquet ball courts, and swimming pool at no charge.
Your HawkCard will be used as your membership card to participate in a fitness class or use the cardio and weight room.

For more information on memberships, visit the Recreation Sports & Facilities webpage.

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