Get Your CatCard

Faculty & Staff:

To be issued a CatCard, please bring a valid government-issued photo ID with you to the CatCard Service Window (main level of Miller Dining Commons in the Hedges Complex). A CatCard cannot be issued without identity verification. You may upload your own photo or have your photo taken at the CatCard Service Window.

A $20.00 replacement fee will be charged at time of printing for all lost, stolen, or damaged cards.

University-Related People (Courtesy Affiliates, Visiting Researchers, & Visiting Faculty):

To be issued a CatCard, sponsoring departments must email [email protected] a letter stating your name, GID number, and status/relationship to MSU prior to arrival. You will need to bring a valid government-issued photo ID. A CatCard cannot be issued without identity verification. You may upload your own photo or have your photo taken at the CatCard Service Window.

NOTE: Only individuals who have a completed Courtesy Affiliate form on file with MSU and have a valid GID number will be issued a CatCard.

Using Your CatCard

The CatCard is your identification card for Montana State University. The CatCard will give you access to approved buildings after hours, the Campus Recreation Fitness Center (with paid membership), library services and much more.

CatCash

By depositing money online, or at the CatCard Service Window, your CatCard can be used as a debit card at various on-campus and Grubhub vendor locations. The locations page lists all the places where you can use your CatCash.

Meal Plans

Faculty and staff members can enjoy the same great dining options and convenience as residence hall students, as well as saving time and money, by purchasing commuter block meal plans. Block meal plan holders can share their meals with co-workers, colleagues, family members, and other guests (must be accompanied by plan holder). For more information, on block meal plans, visit the MSU Culinary Services website.

MSU Library

Your CatCard is your library card. A CatCard is required, and must be presented at the Library Service Desk, in order to checkout materials and technologies. More details here.

Campus Recreation Fitness Center

The Campus Recreation Fitness Center uses the CatCard to gain entry. Faculty and Staff must pay for a membership before being able to access the gym. Please visit Campus Recreation to sign up and pay for your membership.