Residence Move-in: Get to Know the Campus Card

Students moving into residence are required to swipe their Campus Card AND enter a 4-digit PIN number plus the pound key (#) to access a number of residences.

Log in to the Campus Card Web Card Centre with your MyCarletonOne credentials to set your PIN.

Click here to learn more about using door readers with PIN capabilities.

Dining Dollars are only available with certain Residence Meal Plans, and you receive a pro-rated allotment in the fall and winter terms (about half at a time). These funds can only be used at Dining Services locations. If you run out, deposit more to take advantage of the discount!

Convenience Dollars are accepted everywhere the Campus Card can be used! There is no discount associated with this plan.

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Any money you receive with your Residence Meal Plan will automatically be put on your card. You get about half the money in the fall, and the other half in the winter (pro-rated).

Remember that this money can only be spent at Dining Services locations.

This is a tough question to answer, but here are some guidelines:

• Printing and Photocopying: $20 – $50 per year
• Laundry: $42 per year (assuming 1 load per week)
• Textbooks: anywhere from $300 to $1000 depending on your program
• Food: $300 to $600 (assuming eating one to two meals per week @ $10 each)
• Supplies: varies by department, but Architecture, Biology and Engineering students can purchase supplies like wood, lab coats and metal with their Campus Card.

Add money to your Campus Card

Locations that accept the Campus Card.

Your Campus Card is durable, and built to last many years. Still, a little prevention can significantly reduce the probability of requiring a new card.

• Do not tamper with the picture or information on the card.
• Keep your Campus Card away from wireless chargers, magnets and computers.
• Do not bend or punch holes in your card.
• Keep the card away from excessive heat.
• Do not scratch the card – if the writing is illegible, the card will not be accepted.
• Do not put the card through the washing machine or dryer.
• Do not use the card as a windshield scraper.
• Do not use your teeth (or your pet’s teeth) to hold your card.
• Above all, do not lose your card, as the encoded information is yours alone.

Cards that show undue wear and tear or purposeful damage will cost $44 to replace.

Campus Card Convenience Dollars is the only way to pay for laundry in Residence!

• Washer: $1.65 per load
• Dryer: $1.65 per load

Remember to take advantage of our eLaundry service in the Web Card Centre!

• Place a hold on a machine,
• Get notifications when your laundry is done, and
• Remind other users their laundry is done.