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 department member not the guest or vendor needing the ID card.
Changing Preferred Name on Student ID
- In order to change your preferred name on your campus ID card, you must first process the name change with the Registrar's office. This can be done here:
https://registrar.rpi.edu/services/academic-records/chosen-or-preferred-name
- Once the change has been made by the Registrar's office, you can then submit an ID Category or Name Change Request Form from the Campus Card Office website. You will be able to attach a new headshot when completing this form and will be issued a new ID with your updated name and (if applicable) new photo.
https://webforms.rpi.edu/campus-id-request-form?request=change
When the form has been submitted, the Campus Card Office will print the new ID card within 24-48 hours and notify the student at their RPI email address that the new ID is ready for pick-up. The student must return the previously used ID card when picking up the new one or will be charged for a lost ID card.
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 RPI 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