Miami ID Card

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Miami ID

General Information
The Miami University ID card is for students, faculty, staff, and community members.
It is used for:

access to residence halls and most administrative and academic buildings on campus
purchases at campus locations including, but not limited to: the Shriver Center Bookstore, Rec Center Pro Shop, Shriver Center Box Office, and Goggin Ice Center
meal plan purchases on the Oxford campus
purchases at various food service locations on the Oxford campus as well as Hawk Haven on the Middletown campus
copiers and printers on the Oxford, Middletown, and Hamilton campuses
Print Center on the Oxford Campus
on-campus laundry facilities
vending on the Oxford and Middletown campuses
paying for the parking garage on the Oxford campus
online access to detailed account information at www.muohio.edu/MyCard
the university is not responsible for damages resulting from the loss, theft, or misuse of the card. You should carry your ID card at all times. Unauthorized use of the card may result in criminal charges and university disciplinary action.

Student ID Cards
Miami University ID cards are typically issued to incoming students during Summer Orientation, which takes place during June. Transfer students receive their cards during Transfer Student Orientation, which is scheduled immediately before the beginning of each term. New graduate students can visit the ID office in 111 Shriver Center.

Faculty/Staff ID Cards
All employees are entitled to a Miami University ID Card. To obtain an ID card, bring your Personnel-issued card to 111 Shriver Center. Your picture will be taken, and you will be issued an ID card.

Community Member ID Cards
Community Member cards are issued to provide access to the Recreation Center. These cards are issued when a person joins the Recreation Center or enrolls in a fitness class. Community Member cards are created at the Recreation Sports Center Pro Shop.

Lost Cards
If you lose your Miami ID card...

Please refer to the normal lockout procedures (information is posted in your residence hall), especially the process of using WebCardCenter or texting Open MyDoor
Replacement ID cards may be obtained at the Office of Housing Options, Meals & Events (HOME) in Shriver Center, room 111. Regular operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8am - 5pm. Summer hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. After hours replacement cards are available through the Spring Street Market 24 hours per day, 7 days per week during the academic year.
During break periods (Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring) temporary access cards can be obtained from the front desk of The Marcum Hotel and Conference Center (351 N. Fisher Drive).
During the summer, temporary access cards can be obtained from the front desk of The Marcum Hotel and Conference Center (351 N. Fisher Drive) from 4:30pm – 7:30am, Monday – Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday.

Replacement Card Fee
Lost replacement ID cards are issued for a $35.00 fee, damaged ID cards are issued for a $10.00 fee. The fee may be charged to your Bursar account. Replacement ID cards may be obtained at the Office of Housing Options, Meals & Events (HOME) in Shriver Center, room 111. Regular operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8am - 5pm. Summer hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. After hours replacement cards are available through the Spring Street Market 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

If a Miami ID Card is lost or stolen, it should be reported immediately to: www.muohio.edu/idcard or by calling (513)529-5678.

MUlaa

Why hassle with cash when you have MUlaa? The MUlaa account makes on-campus spending a breeze for students and parents. MUlaa is a debit account available to all current faculty, staff, and students. It can be used for a wide variety of purchases. Everyone has a MUlaa account, all you need to do to use it is deposit money into the account and use your Miami ID. Money in the MUlaa account is non-refundable and non-transferable but remains in each cardholder's account until they leave the University.

Deposit locations

On-line Bursar web payment
- Funds available for use in approximately 1 hour when deposited between 6am and 5pm

On-campus dining locations

Funds are available for use immediately

Shriver Center information desk

Funds are available for use immediately

Value Transfer Stations (VTS) at King Library, Laws Hall Library ,Hughes Hall Copy Center and on the Hamilton and Middletown Campuses

Funds are available for use immediately

MUlaa is currently accepted at

Miami University Bookstore
Miami University Box Office
Miami University Rec Center Pro Shop
IT Services Print Center
Copiers and Printers
Most vending machines
On-campus student laundry (residence halls)
Goggin Ice Center

Transactions/Statements

MUlaa transactions can be viewed using MyCard Cardholder Statements

MyAccount statements include Diplomat & Miami Express accounts, "MUlaa" (Vending, Laundry, & other services) accounts and Faculty/Staff Payroll Deduction accounts. Statements are updated each Sunday afternoon to include the previous week's activity. Login to see your cardholder statement

MUBucks

It's a flexible way to budget and track your dollars for off-campus spending.

You no longer need ATM cards, credit cards or cash: just your Miami University ID card. By depositing dollars into MUBucks, students can use their Miami One Card to make purchases at a variety of off-campus establishments. It is an easy and convenient way to provide your student with the money they need while in college!

Highlights of a MUBucks account

Purchase food, school supplies, copies and much more!
Alcohol purchases are prohibited
Discounts, contest and giveaways
Free movie rentals

For Parents

Convenient on-line deposits
Receive an automatic e-mail when your students balance gets low
It's easy. Make deposits via phone, internet, or mail
Your student will only need one card - their Miami I.D.
Provides peace of mind
Carries over automatically from semester to semester
Funds available throughout the school year - summer included!

For Students

Dad, mom, grandma, grandpa can add money anytime, from anywhere.
Use your card at your favorite Oxford businesses
It's convenient - you only have to carry one card
Your account remains active as long as it is used once every six months

Activate your account or increase your balance

Online at www.MUBucks.com by using a credit card or electronic check
By visiting the office in Uptown Oxford (8 North Beech Street) and paying with cash, check or credit card.
By calling the MUBucks office at 513-523-3663 and paying with a credit card or check over the phone.

Your MUBucks account is administered by Uptown Bucks LLC for Miami University

Building Access

All residence halls have Miami ID card readers installed. Access to buildings is limited through the use of the system.

Many academic buildings have control access via the Miami ID as well.

Dining

Miami ID's can be used to access meal plan funds and privileges at on-campus dining locations.

Employee Time Entry

Kronos is used on campus to manage time entry (hours worked) for staff at Miami. Miami ID's are used to clock-in and clock-out at Kronos terminals.