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1Card Services

What is the VSU 1Card?

The Virginia State University 1Card is the official identification and security card for all VSU students, faculty and staff.  New students are issued their cars during Registration, while returning students will have their cards activated before the Fall semester.  The 1Card is needed to obtain various services such as:

• Attending Athletic events
• Using various Library services
• Eating at any VSU Dining Services facility
• Entering your dormitory
• Purchasing items at the VSU Bookstore

Why the 1Card?

The VSU 1Card offers several advantages to students at the University.

1. It eliminates the need to carry cash.
2. It offers parents a means of controlling expenses and ensuring that students have money for specific needs.
3. It is safe, as you will need a PIN number for some purchases.
4. It makes the University safer as only residents can enter their assigned residence halls with this card.

What if I lose my 1Card?

A quick call to the Department of Police and Public Safety will deactivate your card. 

What can I do with my 1Card?

Your VSU 1Card can be used at the following locations:

Dining Dollars - Once fully implemented, you will be able to use your dining dollars to purchase ala carte items at any dining facility other than in Jones Dining Hall (Dining dollars will not be available until late 2004).

Copier/Printing Dollars - Copier/Printing Dollars or Trojan Dollars are required in order to use the microfiche printers, copiers, or any of the computer printers in Johnston Memorial Library. 

Laundry Dollars - All residence halls have laundry rooms equipped with modern washers and dryers.  You may use your Laundry Dollars or Trojan Dollars on any of the machines and avoid the need to have change.

Bookstore Dollars - You will need your 1Card in order to obtain a Book Voucher during registration.  In addition, you will be able to use Bookstore Dollars or Trojan Dollars to purchase any item in the Bookstore.

Trojan Dollars - These are general purpose dollars that may be used for any of the above listed items.  In addition, Trojan Dollars may be used on vending machines equipped with card readers.

Security - Card readers are installed on the main door to all residence halls.  Your 1Card is needed to enter your assigned residence hall.

How do I put money on my 1Card?

VSU students have the capability to deposit money on their 1Card via Automatic Deposit Machines (ADM).  These can be found at the following locations:

• Johnston Memorial Library
• Jones Dining Hall
• Foster Hall

Students can also make a deposit at the 1Card Office which is located at the UTS Building.

Future Enhancements

Virginia State University has assimilated a team of experts whose task it is to monitor the progress and assist in the future expansions for the VSU 1Card.  If you have any suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 1Card@vsu.edu