The PennCard is the official University of Pennsylvania identification card for students, faculty, staff, and other members of the Penn community. The PennCard is used for many activities including building access, recreation and library services, and PennCash purchases.
All faculty, regular staff, students, and other members of the Penn Community can obtain a PennCard. PennCards are issued based on your primary affiliation with the University.
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Alumni of the University of Pennsylvania are eligible for an Alumni PennCard. The Alumni PennCard is valid for 10 years for a cost of $30.
For more information, visit Obtaining Your PennCard.
University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) employees are eligible for a PennCard for use at the library and at the University’s recreation services. The UPHS PennCard is valid for up to 5 years for a cost of $30.
For more information, visit Obtaining Your PennCard.
Guests of the University of Pennsylvania and contracted employees may obtain a PennCard through the sponsorship of a University department.
Spouses, partners, minor children and dependents of faculty, students, staff, and alumni may also obtain a PennCard. Children and dependents over 18 do not qualify.
For more information, visit Obtaining a PennCard.
The PennCard Center at the Penn Bookstore is here for PennCard issuance and more: passport photos, USPS postage, and notary.
PennCash is a pre-paid debit feature available on your PennCard that can be used to pay for textbooks, dining, copies, snacks and vending.
Use these Quick Links for easy access to a variety of useful information about all your PennCard has to offer.
