CATcard

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There are CATcards for the unique needs of everyone in the campus community.

CATcards for Faculty and Staff

All students at the University of Vermont are required to have a CATcard ID.


We have gone fully digital!


Plastic CATcards are a thing of the past and will not be automatically printed. In an effort to be more environmentally friendly we are requiring all students to utilize a digital CATcard credential.

Two Simple Steps to Set Up Your CATcard

Important Information

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  • If you have a probleor irquestions about Housing or Meal Plans contact University Housing and Dining Services or Dining Services.
  • If your phone does not work with the digital CATcard and/or you lose your physical card, you can buy a new one for $25.00.
  • It cannot be charged to your student account.
  • If your current card is worn out or not working, you may replace it for $10.00
  • Undergraduate and PACE Students can only have one working credential at a time.

CATcard Etiquette

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  • Do not give your phone or card to anyone.
  • Do not leave your phone or card as collateral.
  • Do not loan your phone or card to your friend so they can use your CAT$cratch, meal plan or bus privileges. Your card will be confiscated if misused.
  • Do not loan your phone or card to your friend so they can access your building.

Different Cards

Items about: Different Cards

Student Spouse

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  • Spouses may obtain an ID at the CATcard Service Center.
  • To obtain a Courtesy ID card, both student and spouse must present identification and a copy of their marriage certificate.
  • Access to your privileges will be activated when the card is issued and remain valid for a one-year period.
  • CAT$cratch, the prepaid debit account, may be opened at any time and works right off the ID for your convenience.
  • Cards do need to be renewed every year; however, renewal will not require a new verification card.
  • Cost is $10.00.

Student Dependent

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  • Dependents may obtain an ID when accompanied by the full-time student.
  • Dependents qualify for an ID up until 18 years of age, or up to 24 years of age if considered a full-time student.
  • Access to your privileges will be activated when the card is issued and remain valid for a one-year period.
  • Cards do need to be renewed every year. The parent must be present, and their student status will be verified.
  • Cost is $10.00.

Alumni

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  • Alumni may obtain an ID by coming into the CATcard office during regular business hours.
  • Alums, emeritus faculty, retired staff are all welcome to use UVM on campus shuttles anytime day or night.
  • Alumni can borrow 10 books at a time and have free use of the UVM Libraries' facilities and services from within the library buildings. Remote access to most databases is not permitted (by publisher license), and media materials do not circulate (again, license restrictions) to others besides current UVM faculty, students, and staff. For more information on our various guest (including alumni) privileges About CATcard.
  • Alumni are included as 'UVM student affiliates' and are permitted to purchase Fitness facility access memberships - a variety of plans are available, and information is available at Recreation Sports.
  • This card does not have to be renewed.
  • Cost is $10.00.
CATcard on Iphone

More CATcard Information

Looking for more information about your CATcard?

The CATcard Webpage CAT$cratch