Student Services

Your Cajun Card will be the most important thing in your wallet during your time at the 51¹ú²úÊÓƵ.

First and foremost, your Cajun Card serves as your student ID. With your Cajun Card, you can take advantage of all the opportunities and resources that the university has to offer. Your first card is free, while replacements are $25.00.

So don't forget to keep your Cajun Card in your wallet and use it to get the most out of your time at Â鶹AV!

Student Services

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Online Photo Submission

Can't make it to the office? No problem! Submit your and we can mail your card to you through USPS. 

Explore our Online Services
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Meal Plan/Dining Services

If you have one, your meal plan is automatically activated when the semester begins. Your Cajun Card is how you use your meal plan and declining balance.

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Passport Photos

Getting ready to travel abroad? Cajun Card Services is a one-stop-shop for your photo needs. Within minutes you can take your passport photo and receive 2 prints that are in compliance with all government regulations for $10.00 and/or a digital file for $5.00

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Red Dot Discount Program

Hosted by your Student Government Association and Cajun Card Services, the Red Dot Discount Program allows you to shop around town at a discount.

Learn more about the Red Dot Program
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Printing on Campus

Students are given credit to cover 250 pages each semester for printing on campus. If you exceed your allowance, you will need to use Cajun Cash to buy more credit on PaperCut.

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Building and Parking Pass

Some areas on campus (buildings, rooms, parking, etc.) are locked and only allow access to those assigned. Your Cajun Card will grant you access to those areas assigned to you. Access is assigned by those in charge of the area. If your access/card stops working, please come to the Cajun Card office.

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Library

Check out books using your Cajun Card or use Cajun Cash to pay your fines and interlibrary loan fees.

Bourgeois Hall Gym

Recreational Sports

Use your Cajun Card at Bourgeois Hall for all of your fitness and wellness pursuits has five wide ranging program areas for you to explore and enjoy. You will find a number of ways to get and stay active from pick-up basketball to fitness classes. If relaxing and unwinding is what you need then check out a yoga session or maybe some ‘you’ time by the pool.

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University and Athletic Events

As a registered student, you may use your card to get into University events and programs such as the Hilliard Art Museum, the Lafayette Science Museum, student organization events, and home sporting events where availability allows.