Protecting The ID Card

The KU ID card is made of a composite of PVC and polyester, the industry standard. It's built to last for 4 or 5 years, but that depends on you and how you treat it. Here's a list of do's and don'ts to keep your card -- and your privileges -- safe:

Do's

• Do keep your KU Card with you at all times while on campus.
• Do keep your KU Card in a safe place.
• Do check your balances on your KU Card regularly.
• Do suspend your card if it is lost or stolen.
• Do stop in the KU Card Office if there are issues with the use of the KU Card.
• Do enjoy the privileges that come with the use of the KU Card.
• Do read the Don'ts...

Don'ts

• Don't let anyone else use your KU Card -- it is assigned to you and is non-transferable.
• Don't bend or fold the KU Card.
• Don't use your KU Card as an ice scraper.
• Don't chew on your KU Card -- it is not food, just a means to acquire food.
• Don't keep the KU Card next to any other cards with a magnetic strip.
• Don't keep the KU Card near electronic devices such as computers or cell phones.
• Don't use the KU Card for picking locks -- breaking and entering is illegal and can cause critical damage to the card.