​​All About Your Ram Card


The Ram Card is your official West Chester University ID card, and so much more! A "super debit" account on the Ram Card, known as Ram Bucks, allows you to make secure cash-free purchases all over campus and at about 80 off-campus locations, such as restaurants, food trucks, supermarkets, and pharmacies.

The Ram Card also acts as a student's meal card and allows for swipe access into their residence hall, sporting events, cultural events and the recreation center. Whether you're buying textbooks, dinner, coffee, snacks, sweatshirts, medicine, or even discounted movie tickets, you can always use your Ram Card. From food to fun, door access to library access, the Ram Card is the only card you will need on campus!

There are never any transaction fees or monthly charges and you can never spend more than the amount in your account. No more worries about bounced checks, credit card bills, or interest payments!


 If you are a WCU student, faculty, or staff member, you are eligible for a Ram Card. 



Ram Card Account Benefits:
  • Easy activation and replacement of lost/stolen/damaged Ram Cards
  • Safer than carrying cash
  • No monthly service fees or interest charges like checking or credit card accounts
  • No risk of overdrawn accounts
  • No minimum balance required
  • Convenient to use
  • Account management/information available online anytime
  • Discounts for using the Ram Card at participating locations
  • Know your money is being used locally
  • Budget to meet your estimated expenses
  • Deposit money onto a Ram Card easily and securely

Estimated Semester Student Expenses: 

Textbooks: $300 - $500
School Supplies: $50 - $100
Additional Retail Dining: $150 - $300
Miscellaneous Expenses: $100 - $150
Estimated Semester Total: $600 - $1000
 

*By initiating transactions with a Ram Card, the cardholder agrees to the Ram Card Terms & Conditions which are available to view on this website under the "Terms & Conditions" link found at the bottom of this page. 

How to obtain a Ram Card: 

For Students: All currently enrolled students of West Chester University are eligible for a Ram  Card. First year undergraduate students attending the orientation program must upload an ID card photo and will receive their Ram Cards at New Student Orientation. Transfer undergraduate students attending the orientation program must upload an ID card photo and will receive their Ram Cards at the end of the orientation day.
All other students (including transfer students NOT attending the orientation program and graduate students) may obtain their Ram Card from the Ram Card Office located on the ground floor of the Sykes Union Building, across from the WCU Bookstore (See "Ram Card Fees" below). A valid, government-issued, photo ID is required to be shown when obtaining an initial Ram Card. 

For Faculty/Staff: Make sure you have been entered into the payroll system with an active flag for at least 24 hours (this usually takes about two weeks from completing and submitting all necessary paperwork to Human Resources). New Faculty/Staff should call the Ram Card office during business hours to check if their information has been uploaded to the ID card system (different from the university's system). Bring the Employee ID Authorization Form from Human Resources (can be obtained from HR at 201 Carter Drive) to the Ram Card Office. There is no charge for your initial Ram Card with the ID authorization Form. A valid, government-issued, photo ID is required to be shown when obtaining an initial Ram Card. 



Ram Card Fees: 

Initial Undergraduate Student ID: $20.00 
Initial Graduate Student ID: $20.00
Initial or Replacement Faculty/Staff ID: Must have signed HR Employee ID Authorization Form 
Lost/Stolen Student ID Replacement: $20.00
Damaged Student ID Replacement: $20.00 
Change of Photo/Name: $20.00 
Nursing Clinical ID Badge: $6.00


Forms of Payment at the Ram Card Office: 

Cash, Check/Money Order (made payable to: SSI Ram Card), Ram Bucks, Credit/Debit Card (*$2 administrative fee applies for all credit/debit card transactions) 

*Online Transaction Administrative Fee (for Ram Bucks deposits made on the Ram Card website): 
$2.00 per transaction with Credit/Debit Card

$2.00 per transaction with ACH online check transfer

*All fees are subject to change without notice. 

Take care of your Ram Card! Your RamCard should be treated with the same care as a credit or ATM card. The magnetic stripe on the back of your card should be protected from scratches, cuts, and other obstructions such as stickers, tape, or clips which can all keep the card from functioning properly. DO NOT PUNCH HOLES IN YOUR RAM CARD!

If your card becomes lost, stolen, damaged, or will no longer swipe, get a new one! 

See Terms & Conditions link for more information.