The Campus Card is your official RPI ID and an essential part of everyday campus life. All members of the RPI community are expected to carry their Campus Card at all times and present it when requested by a campus official. Use of the card is subject to the Campus Card Terms & Conditions.

Building Access
To request access to a building or report access issues, please contact Public Safety.

New Students or Employees
Visit the New to RPI page to get your first Campus Card.
Note: Hartford students and employees do not require an ID access card and can skip this step.

Guests, Vendors, or Special Card Requests
Head to the Campus Access Card page and complete the appropriate form. These requests must be submitted by an RPI community member.

Leaving RPI or Found a Lost Card?
You can return a Campus Card by:

• Interoffice mail
• Dropping it off at our office
• Returning it to Public Safety
• Mailing it to the address listed on the back of the card

Lost or Stolen Card?
Please report your lost or stolen Campus Card immediately.

What Can You Do With Your Campus Card?

• Access buildings like residence halls, classrooms, labs, and athletic facilities (access managed by Public Safety)
• Check out materials from the RPI Libraries
• Use your meal plan at dining halls
  (Questions? Email dining@rpi.edu with your full name and RIN)
• Make purchases using Flex Dollars or Rensselaer Advantage Dollars at:
  • Dining halls
  • Student Union dining locations
  • Campus cafés
  • Houston Field House concessions
  • Vending machines
  • Panera®
• Ride CDTA buses for free with your ID
  Visit CDTA’s website for schedules and routes