It's the official photo ID for all IU campuses and is used to:
You must be registered to attend a New Student Orientation program and have your IU Indianapolis username and passphrase to begin the process of getting your CrimsonCard.
Step 1 - Create your Indiana University username and passphrase using these instructions. This process can take up to 24 hours.
Step 2 - Take or find a picture that meets all the requirements. The photo should resemble your driver's license or state ID photo.
Step 3 - Log in to your CrimsonCard account using your IU username and passphrase.
Step 4 - Click 'Get a New Card' at the top of the page.
Step 5 - Select how you want to receive your CrimsonCard - mail or pick up.
Step 6 - Select 'New Student - Initial Card - Attending Orientation' as the reason for needing a CrimsonCard.
Step 7 - If choosing to pick up, select 'IU Indianapolis - Campus Center 205' as your location.
If choosing mail, provide your mailing address. It can take up to 3 weeks to receive your CrimsonCard. If you need it sooner, select pick up.
Step 8 - Check the 'Provide your photo' box and click 'Browse'.
Step 9 - Click 'Browse' to find and select your photo and make any adjustments. Check the box to confirm it meets all the requirements and click 'Continue'.
Step 10 - To verify your identity, take a photo of your driver's license, passport, military ID, state ID, or school ID, and upload it by clicking 'Browse'. Mask sensitive information (SSN, driver's license number, etc.) before uploading the photo. Acceptable file types include a jpg. Maximum file size 1.5mb.
Step 11 - Click 'Submit'.
Step 12 - An email will be sent to your Indiana University email within 3 business days informing you that your photo and documentation were either approved or denied.
If approved, your affiliate CrimsonCard will be printed and mailed to the address provided or held for pick up during your Orientation or your next campus visit.
If denied, resubmit a photo and documentation that meets the requirements.
If you choose not to resubmit a photo and documentation, you can have your picture taken in the CrimsonCard office (Campus Center 205) at Orientation or during your next campus visit. Your card will be printed and given to you at that time. Remember to bring a photo ID.
Your photo MUST meet ALL the requirements below to be approved.
If you are having difficulty uploading your photos, make both images (personal photo and documentation photo) smaller. If this does not work, try a different browser or device.
If you continue to experience difficulties, contact CrimsonCard at crimsoncard@iu.edu. You can also visit the CrimsonCard office (Campus Center 205) during orientation or your next time to campus and have your picture taken on-site. Please bring a photo ID with you. Your CrimsonCard will be printed and given to you at that time.
YES, but it can take up to 3 weeks to receive it by mail! If you upload an approved photo and documentation verifying your identity, you have the option to have your CrimsonCard mailed directly to you. Simply select 'Mail' and provide your mailing address during the photo/documentation upload process. Your CrimsonCard should arrive within three weeks.
Please note this option is only available to those with an address within the United States. Students with an international address can pick up their CrimsonCard on campus or request a no-photo CrimsonCard be mailed.
Yes! If you upload an approved photo and documentation verifying your identity, you have the option to pick up your CrimsonCard while at orientation or during your next visit to campus.
You are encouraged to upload your photo and documentation before orientation. Doing so will allow you more time to explore campus and less time standing in line!
If you would like to have your photo taken in person, you can do so by visiting the CrimsonCard office located in the Campus Center room 205. Remember to bring a photo ID such as a driver's license, passport, state ID, military ID, or current high school ID. Your picture will be taken and you will receive your CrimsonCard at that time.
No! If you already have a CrimsonCard, you do not need to get another one. Your CrimsonCard is valid for 6 years from the day it was printed.
If your CrimsonCard has a different campus printed on it, it will still work! If you would like to update it, visit the CrimsonCard office when convenient and bring your current CrimsonCard. An updated card will be printed and given to you at that time.
CrimsonCash is money deposited into your CrimsonCash account. These funds can be used to make purchases anywhere CrimsonCash is accepted, both on- and off-campus, including on the Grubhub app. Every current student has a CrimsonCash account and can make deposits.
Benefits of using CrimsonCash:
All registered students have a CrimsonCash account and can deposit funds (CrimsonCash) by logging into their CrimsonCash account. These deposits can be paid for using a debit/credit card or can be billed to your student bursar account.
Website Bursar Deposit - Available only to current students, deposits billed to your bursar account can be paid for using financial aid (requires a completed Title IV form) including scholarships, grants, and 529 funds, or any form of payment accepted by the Bursar Office.
*Please note, multiple deposits totaling no more than $1,750 per bursar term can be billed to your student bursar account. Other Terms and Conditions apply.
Website Deposit - Available to anyone, deposits can be made from the CrimsonCard website using a debit/credit card. A $2.50 fee applies to each deposit made.
Funds on your CrimsonCard can be used at over 150 locations statewide, both on- and off-campus. CrimsonCash can also be used on the Grubhub app, giving you access to almost 300,000 vendors nationwide!
At IU Indianapolis off-campus locations that accept CrimsonCash include:
On-campus CrimsonCash can be used at locations such as:
GrubHub accepts CrimsonCash as a form of payment, giving all CrimsonCard holders access to over 300,000 restaurants in 4,000+ U.S. cities.
Even better, once you affiliate with IU Indianapolis and add your CrimsonCard as a payment option, you'll be eligible to receive Grubhub+ for FREE, which means $0 delivery fees on eligible orders, lower service fees on eligible delivery orders, 5% back in Grubhub+ credit on eligible off-campus pickup orders, exclusive deals and discounts, and donation-matching.
Visit Grubhub FAQ for details on how to use your CrimsonCard on the Grubhub app!
You can manage your CrimsonCash account online at crimsoncard.iu.edu by clicking 'Manage My ID Card' and logging in with your username and passphrase.
From here you can:
Every student has a bursar account. This online account is where you manage your finances associated with attending IU Indianapolis. Some common expenses charged to your bursar account include tuition, fees, CrimsonCard deposits, housing, meal plans etc.
Any financial aid you receive may be applied to your bursar account, lowering the amount you owe the University.
The University will send your bursar bill to you on the third Thursday of every month. That bill is due to be paid by the 10th of the following month.
How does my bursar bill relate to my CrimsonCard?
You can make deposits to your CrimsonCash account and bill them to your student bursar account. These deposits can then be paid for using any method of payment accepted by the Bursar office.
For example, you instantly deposit $100 to your CrimsonCash account to purchase a textbook. You choose to pay for this $100 deposit by billing it to your bursar account. When you receive your next bursar bill, you will owe the University $100 for the CrimsonCash deposit you made.
If you are receiving financial aid, including grants, scholarships, or loans, there is a possibility it will pay for your CrimsonCard deposit(s). For this to be a possibility, you must deposit funds for the Fall semester to your CrimsonCash account using the bill-to-bursar method by August 2, 2024. This date ensures your deposit is complete before financial aid is disbursed to your bursar account. You must also complete a Title IV form.
Financial aid will cover the cost of essential expenses first. These expenses include tuition, fees, amongst many more. If aid remains after paying the essential expenses, it could pay for CrimsonCard deposits made by August 2, 2024 via the bill-to-bursar method.
It's recommended that questions about financial aid be directed to a representative from the Financial Aid office.
While you can't directly bill your textbook purchase to your bursar account, you can bill a CrimsonCash deposit to your bursar account. You can then use your CrimsonCard to purchase your textbooks at the campus bookstore.
If you make a CrimsonCard deposit using the bill-to-bursar method before August 2, 2024, and have a signed Title IV form on file, there is a possibility your financial aid will pay for your CrimsonCard deposit(s).
You can then use your CrimsonCard to purchase textbooks and supplies from the campus bookstore.
Otherwise, if you are receiving a financial aid refund, you can wait for it to be direct deposited into your bank account or sent to you via a check.
