The Cat Card is your official identification for Montana State University - Bozeman. The cardholder must carry their Cat Card at all times while on campus. The Cat Card is only to be used by the person for whom it is issued. Only the cardholder can present the card for privileges. Cat Cards will be confiscated if presented by someone other than the cardholder. The cardholder is responsible for the care of their Cat Card. Any damage to the magnetic stripe or any other part of the card that would cause the card to become unreadable or unrecognizable is the responsibility of the cardholder and will require replacement at the cardholder's expense. The Cat Card Office is the primary authority in determining if the replacement fee for a Cat Card can be waived.
This agreement is administered by the Cat Card Office at Montana State University. This agreement shall be for the length of time the individual is enrolled/employed at MSU. This agreement is executed between the cardholder and MSU. Use of the Cat Card is non-transferable for all services and access at MSU. The use of this card by anyone other than the cardholder is a violation of university regulations and may result in the confiscation of the card and loss of privileges. The cardholder's Cat Card remains the property of MSU and must be presented or relinquished upon demand by university personnel. The Cardholder's university identification card is the instrument the cardholder uses to access services provided by the university. Should the cardholder's Cat Card become lost or stolen, it is the responsibility of the cardholder to report this fact to the Cat Card office immediately. The cardholder is responsible for all activity until the card is reported lost or stolen. The cardholder bears the responsibility for all materials borrowed from Renne Library or any other university department through the Cat Card. Willful misrepresentation to obtain a Cat Card or alteration of a Cat Card may result in disciplinary action i.e. formal charges of fraud, attempt to defraud or obtaining university property under false pretenses. Charges may be brought under Montana State University Student Code of Conduct and/or through outside legal authorities.
In this agreement, the use of any form of the word "you", "your" or "their" refers to the actual cardholder for whom the Cat Card was issued to and will be contractually liable. The use of "MSU" and "university" refers to Montana State University.
Photo requirements and storage
Montana State University Cat Card requires a photo on every Cat Card that is issued. These photos are controlled property of the Cat Card Office. These photos are stored in a digital database and are used within Montana State University to facilitate business and/or educational operations.
Scarves, hats and headpieces may be included if worn daily for religious purposes. They should not obscure or cast shadows on any part of the face. Hands and other objects cannot be in the photo.
