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.