The Catholic University of America

Staff/Faculty Cards

Faculty and staff must be entered into the campus human resource system before a Cardinal Card can be generated. The employee should confirm with their department supervisor to see that this step is complete. Once you have an employee record in the human resource system, a Cardinal Card can be created. Cardinal Cards are produced by the Department of Public Safety Traffic Office located on the main floor in Leahy Hall. You may be asked to provide a photo ID (such as a driver's license) when requesting a Cardinal Card.

There is no charge for your first card. There is a $30 replacement fee for lost or stolen cards.

Debit Account

Your Cardinal Card provides a debit account service called Cardinal Cash. Funds deposited into Cardinal Cash can be drawn upon for purchases at any location accepting the Cardinal Card. This includes various locations on campus as well as vendors off campus. Funds can be deposited online using the Cardinal Card account management online service. You can also add cash directly to your account by visiting the Cashiers Office in Leahy Hall or using one of the Cardinal Card Copy Card vending terminals in Mullen Library (room 223) or Ward Hall (room 101). For a list of current locations accepting Cardinal Card please visit the Locations for Using My Card link on this Web site.