The Purdue University in Indianapolis Affiliate CrimsonCard grants Purdue University in Indianapolis students and employees access to the following shared services provided by Indiana University:
You must be registered as a Purdue University in Indianapolis student to upload your photo and receive an affiliate CrimsonCard.
Step 1 - Log into the myPurdue portal at https://wl.mypurdue.purdue.edu. Your IU ID and IU email is visible on the Purdue Indianapolis Info card. If the card is not visible, click 'Discover More' or select 'Discover' from the menu and search Purdue Indianapolis. 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 - If attending Boiler Gold Rush and/or living on-campus, select pick up. Otherwise, you can choose either mail or pick up.
Step 6 - Select 'New Purdue University in Indianapolis Student or Employee' as your reason for needing a CrimsonCard.
Step 7 - If choosing 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 affiliate 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 was either approved or denied.
If approved, your affiliate CrimsonCard will be printed and mailed to the address provided or held for pick up during Boiler Gold Rush or your next visit to campus.
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 Boiler Gold Rush or during your next visit to campus. Your card will be printed and given to you at that time. Remember to bring a photo ID.
Acquiring your Purdue University in Indianapolis affiliate CrimsonCard is a multi-step process. Below is the approximate time frame each step will take.
Step 1a - Log in to the Purdue portal to locate your IU 10-digit University ID number.
Estimated Time: 2 minutes
Step 1b - Create your Indiana University username and passphrase.
Estimated Time: Up tp 24 hours
Step 2 - Take or find a picture that meets all the requirements.
Estimated Time: 5-20 minutes
Step 3 - Log in to your CrimsonCard account
Estimated Time: 1 minute
Steps 4-7 - Select how you'd like to receive it, mail or pick up. *If attending Boiler Gold Rush and/or living on-campus, select pick up. Otherwise, you can choose either mail or pick up.
Estimated Time: Mailing your Purdue University Affiliate CrimsonCard can take up to 3 weeks.
Steps 8-9 - Upload the photo of yourself
Estimated Time: 2 minutes
Step 10-11 - Take photo and upload a photo of your driver's license, passport, military ID, state ID, or school ID.
Estimated Time: 10 minutes
Step 12 - An email will be sent to your IU email informing you that your photo and documentation was either approved or denied.
Estimated Time: An email will be sent within 3 days of submitting your photos.
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 Boiler Gold Rush or your next time to campus and have your picture taken on-site. Please bring a photo ID with you at that time. Your Purdue in Indianapolis Affiliate CrimsonCard will be printed and given to you at that time.
Students attending Boiler Gold Rush will receive their CrimsonCard at that time. Do not select the 'Mail' option.
Students not attending Boiler Gold Rush can choose to have their CrimsonCard mailed directly to them. It can take up to 3 weeks to receive it.
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 affiliate CrimsonCard on campus.
Yes! If you upload an approved photo and documentation verifying your identity, you have the option to pick up your affiliate CrimsonCard at Boiler Gold Rush or during your next visit to campus.
You are encouraged to upload your photo and documentation prior to Boiler Gold Rush.
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.
If you already have a current CrimsonCard, you are not required 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.
Your CrimsonCard can easily be replaced at any campus CrimsonCard officeif it is lost, stolen, damaged, expired, or your name or department has changed. A new photo will be taken any time you replace or renew your CrimsonCard.
Accepted forms of payment include credit/debit card, Apple or Google pay. Bursar billing is not available for Purdue in Indianapolis students.
You must be a current Purdue University in Indianapolis employee to upload your photo and receive an affiliate CrimsonCard.
Step 1 - Log into the myPurdue portal at https://wl.mypurdue.purdue.edu. Your IU ID and IU email is visible on the Purdue Indianapolis Info card. If the card is not visible, click 'Discover More' or select 'Discover' from the menu and search Purdue Indianapolis. Create your Indiana University username and passphrase following these instructions. This process can take up to 24 hours.
Step 2 - Take or find a picture that meets all the requirements.
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 'New Purdue University in Indianapolis Student or Employee' as your reason for needing a CrimsonCard.
Step 6 - If choosing 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 affiliate CrimsonCard. If you need it sooner, select pick up.
Step 7 - Check the 'Provide your photo' box and click 'Browse' to find and select your photo and make any adjustments. Check the box to confirm it meets all the requirements.
Step 8 - Click 'Continue'.
Step 9 - 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'. It is recommended to mask sensitive information (SSN, driver's license number, etc.) before uploading the photo. Acceptable file type includes a .jpg. Maximum file size 1.5mb.
Step 10 - Click 'Submit'.
Step 11 (IMPORTANT STEP) - 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 next visit to campus.
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) during your next visit to campus. Your card will be printed and given to you at that time. Remember to bring a photo ID.
Acquiring your Purdue University in Indianapolis affiliate CrimsonCard is a multi-step process. Below is the approximate time frame each step will take.
Step 1a - Log in to the Purdue portal to locate your IU 10-digit University ID number.
Estimated Time: 2 minutes
Step 1b - Create your Indiana University username and passphrase.
Estimated Time: Up tp 24 hours
Step 2 - Take or find a picture that meets all the requirements.
Estimated Time: 5-20 minutes
Step 3 - Log in to your CrimsonCard account
Estimated Time: 1 minute
Steps 4-7 - Select how you'd like to receive it, mail or pick up. *If attending Boiler Gold Rush and/or living on-campus, select pick up. Otherwise, you can choose either mail or pick up.
Estimated Time: Mailing your Purdue University Affiliate CrimsonCard can take up to 3 weeks.
Steps 8-9 - Upload the photo of yourself
Estimated Time: 2 minutes
Step 10-11 - Take photo and upload a photo of your driver's license, passport, military ID, state ID, or school ID.
Estimated Time: 10 minutes
Step 12 - An email will be sent to your IU email informing you that your photo and documentation was either approved or denied.
Estimated Time: An email will be sent within 3 days of submitting your photos.
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 your next time to campus and have your picture taken on-site. Please bring a photo ID with you at that time. Your affiliate CrimsonCard will be printed and given to you at that time.
You can choose to have your affiliate CrimsonCard mailed directly to you. It can take up to 3 weeks to receive it.
Please note this option is only available to those with an address within the United States. Employees with an international address can pick up their affiliate CrimsonCard on campus.
Yes! If you upload an approved photo and documentation verifying your identity, you have the option to pick up your affiliate CrimsonCard during your next visit to campus. The CrimsonCard office is located in room 205 of the Campus Center.
Yes! 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, or military ID. Your picture will be taken and you will receive your affiliate CrimsonCard at that time.
If you already have a current CrimsonCard, you are not required 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. Every current student has a CrimsonCash account and can make deposits.
Benefits of using CrimsonCash:
All 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.
Website Deposit - Available to anyone, deposits can be made from the CrimsonCard website using a debit/credit card or PayPal. 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.
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:
