Phased rollout under way.
No more digging through your wallet - your CrimsonCard is now digital! Easily add your CrimsonCard directly to your Apple or Android wallet apps, providing seamless access to all the same services as the physical card.
Digital CrimsonCard is here!
Digital CrimsonCard Phased Rollout Schedule
Phase 1: New Fall 2025 students can get it starting May 14, 2025.
Phase 2: Current IU students and employees can get it starting August 1, 2025.
Phase 3: IU Affiliates can get it at a date yet to be determined.
How it will work
IU students, faculty, and staff are strongly encouraged to use the digital CrimsonCard, which can be easily added to your Apple or Android wallet. Once activated, your digital CrimsonCard will replace the physical card for seamless access and convenience.
Once users provision their digital CrimsonCard, their existing physical CrimsonCard will automatically deactivate.
FAQ's
CrimsonCard is going digital to enhance convenience and improve the overall campus experience. By integrating CrimsonCard into Apple and Android wallet apps, students, faculty, and staff can easily access campus services without needing a physical card. The digital CrimsonCard will provide seamless access to buildings, dining, printing, and more, all from a smartphone.
This shift also reflects a broader trend toward digital-first solutions, offering greater security, reducing the need for replacement cards, and aligning with modern expectations for a more efficient, tech-driven lifestyle on campus.
All current students, faculty, staff, and affiliates will be eligible to provision the digital CrimsonCard, with the rollout occurring in phases.
Phase 1: New Fall 2025 students can get it starting May 14, 2025.
Phase 2: Current IU students and employees can get it starting August 1, 2025.
Phase 3: IU Affiliates can get it at a date yet to be determined.
No, your digital CrimsonCard is provided at no cost.
Existing CrimsonCard holders: No, your current photo will be used for your digital CrimsonCard. CrimsonCard photos are valid for six years, and you will be required to upload a new photo once that 6 year period expires.
New students, faculty, and staff: If you have never had a CrimsonCard, you will need to upload a photo.
If you do not have compatible technology to get a digital CrimsonCard, you will have the option to get a physical CrimsonCard instead.
No. Once you provision your digital CrimsonCard, your physical CrimsonCard will be deactivated and will no longer function.
The digital CrimsonCard can be used for door access into IU buildings and facilities, printing while on the IU campus, and financial purchases made on-campus, off-campus, and on the Grubhub app.
For services or features, such as attending athletic events, that rely on barcode technology, the digital CrimsonCard in your Apple/Android wallet will not work. Instead, you'll need to use the CrimsonCard found in IU Mobile.
Digital CrimsonCard in Your Apple/Android Wallet:
- NFC Technology: Uses Near Field Communication (NFC) for secure, contactless access to campus services.
- Integrated: Stored directly in your smartphone's wallet app (Apple Wallet or Google Wallet).
- Convenient Access: Allows quick access to campus services without needing to open an additional app.
- Functions: Can be used for contactless payments, building access, and other services directly from your phone’s lock screen.
- Limited Connectivity Functionality: Works even when your phone has limited connectivity or the battery is low/dead.
Digital CrimsonCard in the IU Mobile App:
- Barcode Technology: Essential for specific services and features such as athletic event admissions.
- Requires App Access: You must open the IU Mobile app to display your CrimsonCard barcode.
- Dependent on Connectivity: Access is reliant on internet connectivity and app functionality.