Students on campus

I'm a Student

All students at the University are required to have CATcard.  NEW THIS YEAR, a plastic CATcard will not be automatically printed.  In an effort to be more environmentally friendly we are requiring students to utilize a DIGITAL CATcard credential.  UVM was one of the first schools in the country to allow the university ID to be stored in the Apple Wallet or GPAY Wallet.   We are a one-card/credential campus — all campus amenities are serviced via the one UVM CATcard. This card/credential provides you access to your privileges, meal plans, door access and the UVM debit account known as CAT$cratch. If for some reason you have difficulty installing/utilizing the mobile credential please reach out to us at CATCARD@uvm.edu, or call us during business hours at 802-656-4509. 

 


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    Undergraduate Student

    • First year students or transfer students must upload their photo through the webcard center and follow those directions.
    • Access to your privileges will be activated at the beginning of the semester for which a student is enrolled.
    • CAT$cratch, the prepaid debit account, may be opened at any time and works right off your CATcard for your convenience.

    Graduate and Certificate Students

    • Graduate and Certificate Students may obtain their ID after registering for classes.
    • Access to your privileges will be activated at the beginning of the semester for which a student is enrolled.
    • CAT$cratch, the prepaid debit account, may be opened at any time and works right off the ID for your convenience.

    Medical Students

    • Medical Students may obtain their ID anytime during their orientation session or after registering for classes.
    • Access to your privileges will be activated at the beginning of the semester for which a student is enrolled.
    • CAT$cratch, the prepaid debit account, may be opened at any time and works right off the ID for your convenience.

    Continuing Education Students

    • Continuing Education Students may obtain their ID card after registering for classes.
    • Access to your privileges will only be valid when you are actively enrolled in class.
    • Students need to keep their ID cards when done with classes, as the same ID will be valid whenever you enroll again in a Continuing Education class.
    • CAT$cratch, the prepaid debit account, may be opened at any time and works right off the ID for your convenience.


students on campus

What are my CATcard Privileges? 

Get a new card

  • If your card is lost, you can buy a new one for $25.00.
  • It can not be charged to your student account.
  • If your current card is worn out or not working replace it for $10.00.

CATcard etiquette

  • Do not give your card to anyone.
  • Do not leave your card as collateral.
  • Do not loan your card to your friend so he/she can use your CAT$cratch, meal plan or GMT bus privileges, your card will be confiscated if misused.
  • Do not give your card to your friend so he/she can access your building.
  • Do not use your card to scrape off ice or for any other unintended use.