New Students
Welcome! One of the first tasks to complete as a new student is to get your Buff OneCard, as it serves as your campus identification. Depending on your student status and choices, it may also:
- Give you access to your residence hall and room
- Carry your meal plan
- Allow you to pay for laundry and printing
- Allow you to gain entry to the Rec Center and sporting events
* Residence Hall Students: You must update your Buff OneCard at least every seven days at a hotspot (located by each residence hall front desk) to ensure your data is refreshed. If you fail to do so, you will be locked out of your room. To restore functionality, visit a hotspot and follow posted directions.
Application Process
- After you have confirmed your acceptance to CU Boulder, you are eligible for a Buff OneCard
- Upload a copy of a valid, government-issued photo ID
- Upload your photo (follow U.S. Passport photo guidelines when uploading your Buff OneCard photo)
- Your photo and information will be processed by the Buff OneCard Office
- You will receive your card by mail at the mailing address you have on your Buff Portal profile
- Your card will automatically be activated for all services you have signed up for when you arrive at CU
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