How do I get a new/replacement card?

 As long as you have an active BGSU Account and are registered for classes (current or future term), you can either submit your photo online or visit our office in the student union.  If you submit your photo online and it is approved, your card will be ready and waiting for pickup during normal business hours in our office.  The non-refundable $25 fee for all new or replacement cards may be posted to the student's Bursar Account or paid in the office with cash, check, American Express, Discover, Mastercard or Visa.

Most new students pick up their first BG1 Card during University Orientation.  After you complete your BGSU Account Registration and prior to University Orientation, you will receive an email on how to submit your photo online. Once submitted and approved, your card will be ready and waiting for pickup during orientation.  Please submit your photo at least one week prior to your scheduled orientation date so we can ensure your card is approved and printed before your arrival on campus.  If you are not attending orientation, please follow the instructions above under the “New Students / Existing Students / Replacement Cards” heading.  There is a $25 non-refundable fee to get your BG1 Card. The fee for your initial card will be automatically posted to your Bursar account along with your tuition and other fees.

After you have been entered as an employee by Human Resources, established a BGSU Account, and obtained the completed department authorization form to cover the $25 fee for the initial card, you may submit your request for a new BG1 Card. You can either submit your photo online or stop by our office in the student union. Once submitted and approved, your card will be ready and waiting for pickup during normal business hours in our office.  The non-refundable $25 fee for replacement cards is the responsibility of the individual and may be paid in the office with cash, check, American Express, Discover, Mastercard or Visa. Please bring the department authorization form with you when you are picking up your card.