UPHS

University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) employees may obtain a PennCard for use at the Library and at the University’s recreation services.

  • Bring a valid, government issued photo I.D. to the PennCard Center.

  • Paid UPHS staff will receive a card valid for 5 years.
  • Non-paid UPHS staff and guests will receive a card valid for 1 year.

  • The cost of the card is $30 and can be paid by cash, check, or credit (Visa or Master Card).

Important: A valid, US government issued photo I.D. or Passport will be required in order to pick up your first PennCard.

  • A valid Federal or U.S. state/territorial government-issued photo I.D. such as a driver’s license or photo ID card.
  • A valid passport.

No other documentation can be accepted other than those above. Unacceptable documents include, but are not limited to:

  • UPHS ID cards, badges, etc;
  • Reproductions or photographs of documents;
  • Expired or otherwise invalid documents;
  • International driving licenses;
  • Voting registration cards;
  • Visas or other immigration documents;
  • Photo identification from another educational institution.