CatCard

To be issued a CatCard, please bring a valid government-issued photo ID with you to the CatCard Service Window. A CatCard cannot be issued without identity verification. You may upload your own photo or have your photo taken at the CatCard Service Window.

A $20.00 replacement fee will be charged at time of printing for all lost, stolen, or damaged cards.

New Students

You will receive your first CatCard upon arrival to campus your first semester.

New undergraduate or graduate students will be charged a $20.00 fee on their first semester tuition statement.

The same undergraduate, or graduate, CatCard is used during your entire stay as an MSU undergraduate, or graduate, student.

University Related People (Courtesy Affiliates, Visiting Faculty, Visiting Students, & Research Scholars)

To be issued a CatCard, sponsoring departments must submit a Non-Employee Appointment From to UHR prior to arrival. A complete policy, and the form needed, may be found here: MSU Non-Employee Appointment Policy.

NOTE: Only individuals who have a completed Courtesy Affiliate form on file with MSU and have a valid GID will be issued a CatCard.

CatCash

By depositing money with the CatCard GET Mobile app, GET online, or at the CatCard Service Window, your CatCard can be used as a debit card at various on-campus and Grubhub vendor locations. The locations page lists all the places where you can use your CatCash.

Door Access

The CatCard electronic access control system provides access for authorized students, staff, and faculty to academic buildings during closed hours. Access is provided with appropriate written supervisory approvals. Campus buildings (non-residence) are normally open from 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM (times may vary; see Academic Building Hours for details) to students, staff, faculty and visitors of the university, Monday through Friday, or for scheduled weekend classes and special events, but are generally locked at all other times. A complete Security and Access policy is available here: Annual Clery Report

Residence Halls

Residence halls are subject to substantial security policies and measures, including 24/7 restricted access, 24 hour monitored desk operations, guest log-in and evening escort requirement, check-in policies, lockdowns, and other measures which are detailed in the Residence Hall Handbook under “Safety and Security.” Students living on campus use their CatCards to gain entrance to their residence hall.

Meal Plans

Both dining halls on campus use the CatCard to gain entry. For more information about the dining halls and meal plans, visit the MSU Culinary Services website.

Campus Recreation Fitness Center

The Campus Recreation Fitness Center uses the CatCard to gain entry. For more information about Campus Recreation's offerings, please visit Campus Recreation's Website.

MSU Library

Your CatCard is your library card. A CatCard is required, and must be presented at the Library Service Desk, in order to checkout materials and technologies. More details here.

Printing (Library, Residence Halls, & Student Computer Labs)

All printing requires a CatCard, or you must pay at the Library Service Desk. 

Registered students are awarded $7.50 on their CatCard for free black and white printing each semester. If this money is depleted, you can deposit money into your CatCard's CatCash account to continue printing. 

For information regarding printing locations, associated fees, and printing support please see Student Printing Information