Obtaining a CatCard

CatCard in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet

University of Arizona main campus students, and all faculty and staff, are eligible to use CatCard in Apple Wallet or Google Wallet through the U of A app. Online students and Designated Campus Colleagues (DCCs) are not eligible for a CatCard in their Apple Wallet or Google Wallet. 

To add the CatCard to your mobile wallet, complete the following steps:

  • Upload a government issued photo ID and a photo of yourself through the link provided on this page. You will be prompted to login using your NetID and password.
    • You may also visit the CatCard office to have your photo taken in person.
  • A government or state issued photograph identification such as a driver's license, state identification card, or passport must be submitted. A high school issued ID is not an acceptable form of identification.
  • Once your government photo ID and card photo has been uploaded, download the University of Arizona app from either the Apple or Google Store and follow the prompts to add the CatCard to your mobile wallet.

Physical CatCard

All students, faculty, staff, and some Designated Campus Colleagues (DCCs) of the University of Arizona are eligible to receive a physical CatCard. To obtain a physical CatCard, bring the following to the CatCard Office:

  • A government or state issued photograph identification such as a driver's license, state identification card, or passport. A high school issued ID is not an acceptable form of identification.
  • Student or employee ID number. 

Note: Student and employee ID numbers will not appear on the face of your CatCard, but will be encoded electronically to be used for university internal purposes only. The number will not be provided to outside entities without your prior consent.

Changes to Your CatCard

Changes to the CatCard (e.g., name, University ID number, ISO number, Status) can be made for free of charge when the current CatCard is turned in. If the current CatCard cannot be turned in, the employee will be charged a replacement fee of $25.

Cardholders electing to update their CatCard due to a preferred name change are allowed only one fee exception when turning in previous card. All subsequent name changes will be charged the $25 replacement fee, whether the current card is returned or not.

The CatCard Office accepts cash, check, or debit/credit card.