New faculty and staff can begin the process setting up their digital CrimsonCard in the latest version of the IU Mobile app once their information has been finalized in IU's HR system.
Current faculty and staff who have never had a CrimsonCard can begin the process of setting up their digital CrimsonCard by submitting a photo and identity documentation through the latest version of the IU Mobile app.
Current faculty and staff with a physical CrimsonCard can switch to the digital CrimsonCard at no cost utilizing the latest version of the IU Mobile app. Please note: Only one card type can be active at a time—either digital or physical, but not both. When you add your CrimsonCard to your device, your phsical card will no longer work. Printing a new physical card costs $35.
Faculty and staff who need or prefer a physical card may obtain one at any CrimsonCard office.
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New students attending a university-sanctioned orientation will receive instructions from their Orientation leaders on how to set up their digital CrimsonCard.
New students not attending orientation can begin setting up their digital CrimsonCard at no cost starting two days after registering for classes.
- Just upload a valid photo and identity documentation using the latest version of the IU Mobile app.
- Once photos are approved, you can set up your digital CrimsonCard.
Current students with a physical CrimsonCard can switch to the digital CrimsonCard at no cost using the latest version of the IU Mobile app.
Please note: Only one card type can be active at a time—either digital or physical, but not both. When you add your CrimsonCard to your device, your phsical card will no longer work. Printing a new physical card costs $35.
Students who need or prefer a physical card may obtain one at any CrimsonCard office.
Get started today!
Visit the Purdue in Indianapolis CrimsonCard page for more information.
Affiliates are eligible for physical CrimsonCards only.
Affiliates are individuals who require an ID card to access services or facilities but are not registered students or employees of Indiana University. The cost of an affiliate card is $35.
To request a card, the sponsoring IU department must complete and submit the Affiliate Card Request Form. This form can only be accessed and submitted by full-time IU employees.
Once submitted, the request will be reviewed. If approved, confirmation and next steps will be sent to the requestor, sponsor, and affiliate via email.
Guest cards are available to individuals who would like to make purchases using a CrimsonCard. Restrictions apply to the usage of these cards.
Departments or individuals wanting to request guest cards can send an email to cardops@iu.edu.
Guest access cards may be obtained by IU Departments by submitting a request to cardops@iu.edu. Guest access cards are anonymous and are not tied to an individual in the card system.
Individuals needing a card for long term access rights should request an Affiliate Card.
