My Purdue ID Card

Your Purdue ID card sometimes referred to as your PUID card or photo ID, proclaims you as a member of the Purdue community. It provides access to a variety of services on and off campus with a one-card solution that encompasses academics, finance, access, and identification for:

• Students (Undergraduate, Graduate, Polytechnic, Purdue Online, Visiting)
• Faculty, Staff, and Temporary
• Official Retirees
• Visiting Scholars
• University Contractors

Depending on which of the above categories you fall into, your Purdue ID card provides access through a combination of numeric, photographic, magnetic strip, and chip technology. The card functions as your key to many facilities and services on campus, including:

• BoilerExpress
• Building access
• Library services
• Meals
• Recreational sports
• Transportation