FAQs
What is the NCard? What can I use the NCard for?
The NCard is designed to be UNL's permanent photo identification card. It is valid as long as individuals are a registered student or employed at UNL. The NCard system is campus-wide and is used by campus departments and businesses for identification, access and optional services such as purchasing and educational discounts. The NCard is nontransferable and is the property of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
How do I get my NCard?
NCards can be obtained by going to the NCard Office located in Room 121, of the Nebraska Union at 14th & R Street. To obtain your NCard you must be a registered student or current employee or Affiliate at UNL. You will need to present one form of photo identification such as a driver's license or passport and the appropriate application for Faculty/Staff and Affiliates.
What should I do if my NCard is lost or stolen?
The NCard is valuable and should be protected from theft and misuse. Loss or theft of the NCard must be reported immediately to the NCard Office, either in person or by phoning 472-7331. After hours, loss or theft of the NCard may still be reported by calling 472-7331 and leaving a message on the voice mail system. Promptly reporting the card missing will protect you from improper charges to you NCard Campus Account and other misuses of the NCard. You may be responsible for the first $50 in transactions made with your card until loss or theft is reported to the NCard Office. If your NCard is linked to a Wells Fargo checking account, report the missing card to Wells Fargo immediately.
If I lost my current NCard, but found a previous one, can I activate the previous NCard?
No, once a new NCard has been made it becomes your current card and cancels all previous cards. Previous cards are canceled to prevent anyone else from using your misplaced card.
How do I remove a lost or stolen flag from my NCard?
You must go to the NCard Office in person to request the flag be removed. You will need to present your found NCard to be entered back into the system.
How do I use my NCard to charge on campus?
Registered students and employees may open an NCard Campus Account for use at University operated services. Students and employees may open an NCard Campus Account by bringing the completed application form to the NCard Office
Can I use the NCard off campus?
Students and employees have the option of linking their NCard to a Wells Fargo College checking or Membership Checking account. The NCard can be used as a PIN-based debit card for ATM use on-campus and purchases off-campus. If the debit card feature is chosen, Wells Fargo provides free services such as electronic bill paying, unlimited check writing and free Wells Fargo ATM transactions.
Do I have to get an account with Wells Fargo with the NCard?
No, whether to link the NCard to a Wells Fargo account is a decision totally up to the individual.
If I have a Wells Fargo account and leave UNL, can I still use my NCard as my Wells Fargo debit card?
If you leave UNL the NCard will no longer work with your Wells Fargo Account. At that point you would be able to use your Wells Fargo issued debit card or could order one if you don't already have one.
What is the difference between the Wells Fargo account and the NCard Campus Account?
If you elect to add the Wells Fargo account feature and have the card linked at a Wells Fargo Bank, the NCard will become a PIN-based debit card, requiring a balance in a Wells Fargo bank account to cover the purchases. It is not a credit card. The NCard Campus Account is used to pay for on-campus purchases through Consolidated Billing for students and payroll deduction for employees.
Students
What happens if I change my name?
Student name changes need to be made at Student Records in Room 107 of the Canfield Administration Building. Student Records will give you a pink copy of your Name change form to bring to the NCard office. You will need to present your pink copy of the form along with your old NCard. The NCard office will trade out the old card for a new one. If you do not have an old NCard, you must present one form of identification such as a driver's license or passport.
Now that I am a graduate student, can I use the same NCard I used as an undergraduate?
Yes, the NCard is your permanent UNL identification card that you receive once when you enroll at UNL. NCards are activated by registration status. The card becomes active the first day of the term you are registered. The same card can be used even after time has been taken off from school.
Parent
As a parent, can I view my student's Consolidated Bill online?
Consolidated Bills are generated by the 25th of each month and are available for immediate viewing on WAM. Students will be notified via e-mail when a bill is available to view each month. Students may grant parents and others access their student bill and on-line payment options through WAM. The student must provide the parent with their student identification number and password.
Faculty/Staff
Do I get a student NCard if I am Faculty/Staff taking classes?
No, Faculty/Staff going through the tuition remission program are not eligible for student privileges. The Faculty/Staff NCard will show registration status when it is scanned.
Affiliate
How Can I use my Affiliate NCard?
The NCard is designed to be your permanent UNL photo identification card. The NCard system is campus-wide and is used by campus departments and offices to verify the cardholder's identification. The NCard is nontransferable and is the property of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Now that I am a student or faculty/staff, do I need a new NCard?
Yes, the NCard is your permanent UNL identification card that you received when you became affilated with UNL. You were issued a special Affiliate NCard and you will now need to receive a Student or Faculty/Staff NCard.
