Dragon ID Cards (Student and Employee)

Summary

Student and Employee Identification Cards

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Location & Contact Information - The Dragon Card office is part of the IT Help Desk

Dragon ID Card Applications

  • Door access for after-hours university facilities access and various residence hall exterior access.
  • Events for free or discounted entrance to university-sponsored athletic events, student entertainment/activities/programs, art/music performances, etc.
  • Library for checking out library materials.
  • MATBUS U-Pass for getting around Moorhead, Dilworth, Fargo and West Fargo.
  • Meal plan for use at MSUM Dining locations.
  • Dragon Dollars for use at all MSUM Dining and convenience store locations.
    • Anyone can deposit funds into the accounts of enrolled MSUM students. To deposit an amount, you will need to know the recipient’s Dragon ID number.
  • Print release for printing in campus computer labs and residence hall print stations.
  • Campus Cash for use at print release stations.
    • Anyone can deposit funds into the accounts of enrolled MSUM students. To deposit an amount, you will need to know the recipient’s Dragon ID number.

Add Funds

Add Funds online for the following:

  • Campus Cash (C$): For use with student printing on campus. Funds expire the last business day in May of each school year
  • Dragon Dollars (D$): For use at all MSUM Dining locations. This is NOT a meal plan. Funds expire the last business day in May of each school year
  • Commuter/Staff Meal Plans: my.mnstate.edu/Housing/Forms/CommuterStaffMealPlanForm

Online & Distance Learning Students

If you are taking classes remotely and are an online-only student, you can:

  1. Request Your Dragon Card Online

  1. Receive Your Card by Mail

  • Your Dragon Card will be mailed to you.

Important:
The card you receive will not work for on-campus services. Only use this portal if you do not plan to visit campus.

Freshmen and Transfer Students

You can:

  1. Request Your Dragon Card Online

  1. Pick Up Your Dragon Card

  • You will receive your card during your SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising & Registration) event on campus.
  • OR visit the IT Help Desk in the Livingston Lord Library to have your photo taken and pick up your card.

Dragon Card Policy - View the MSUM Dragon Card Policy

What is the card replacement policy, process and fee?

Card Replacement Fee: $10

The Dragon Card Office is not liable for financial loss or criminal repercussions associated with lost, stolen, damaged or fraudulently used Dragon Cards.

  1. Lost or stolen Dragon Cards should be reported to the Dragon Card Office immediately.
  2. Dragon Dollars, the cash value deposited on a card's magnetic stripe, is not cash refundable even if the card is lost, stolen or damaged.
  3. Dragon Cards must be properly cared for, as a replacement fee will be assessed for replacement (lost, stolen or damaged) Dragon Cards.

How often do I need to get a new card?

Your Dragon card is automatically updated each time you register for a class so that you will not need to get a new one each semester.

What if my card is damaged or lost?

If you Dragon card is lost, damaged or stolen, you may purchase a new one at the Dragon Card office for $10. You will need personal identification and your Dragon ID number in order to obtain the card.

What happens when I leave school?

If you will no longer be enrolling at the University, you can bring in your Dragon card to the IT Help Desk located on the first floor of the Library, room 122.

Questions regarding the actual card?

Any questions or problems about the card should be directed to the Dragon Card Office which is part of the IT Help Desk.

Questions regarding the card access?

Direct card access questions to Key and Card Access.

How does the proximity function of the card work?

Wave Dragon Card in front of reader. Reader will beep and light will turn green when access is granted. Problems? Contact Key and Card Access.

Questions regarding the library function of the card?

Direct library questions to the Library Circulation Desk.

Questions regarding meal plans?

Direct meal and dragon dollar questions to Food Services.

How do I obtain a card if I am a distance learning student?

If you meet the distance learning criteria you can log in to the Distance Learning Card Portal with your StarID credentials and request a card.

How much can I put on my Campus Cash account?

No set limit, but only put on the amount to what you expect to spend. Campus Cash is required to be spent by Spring Commencement of each academic year.

How can I add money to my Campus Cash account?

You can deposit money into your account online are credit and debit only.

How can I check how much money is in my Campus Cash account?

View your balance and transactions online or by using the Campus Cash Card Management Center machine you can view and print your current card balance.

What happens if I lose my Dragon Card?

First, freeze your Campus Cash account online. Get a replacement card at the IT Helpdesk during business hours.

Refunds/Balance at end of Semester?

There are no cash limits, but do not put more on than you will spend. Campus Cash is required to be spent by Spring Commencement each academic year.

Where can I use my Campus Cash and Dragon Dollars?

Campus Cash can be used for non-food service purchases at these locations on campus:

Dragon Dollars can be used only for food service purchases at Sodexo locations on campus.

What is all the information on the card used for?

  1. Barcode used for Library privileges.
  2. Random numbers used for Security Codes for Card Access and Food Service meal plans including Dragon Dollars, Campus Cash and Kise Commons.
  3. Your Picture for identification.
  4. Your First and Last Name for identification.
  5. Your Classification at MSUM, i.e. student, staff, faculty, etc.
  6. Your unique MSUM ID also called your Dragon ID.
  7. The date your Dragon Card was issued.
  8. Your unique System ID also called your StarID.

If more assistance is needed

Incident Request: If you still need help with something not working as it should or have questions, please contact the IT Help Desk or create a ticket using the "Incident Request" button on this page, or if there isn't one included then you can initiate it from the home page.

Service Request: A formal request from a user for something to be provided, information, advice, a standard change or access to an IT service, navigate to the Service Catalog to find the service you specifically would like to request.

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Article ID: 4703
Created
Wed 5/3/23 9:59 PM
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Tue 12/16/25 10:20 AM

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