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Your Acadia student ID card is your all-access pass to university life. It’s more than just a photo ID — it unlocks a wide range of services and spaces across campus.

Here’s what it’s used for:

  • 🏫 Building Access – Entry to residence halls, academic buildings, and labs

  • 📚 Library Services – Borrow books, reserve study rooms, and access digital resources

  • 🍽️ Meal Plans – Swipe your card at dining halls and campus cafés

  • 🏋️ Fitness Centre & Athletics – Use your card to enter the gym and attend fitness classes

  • 💳 Campus Payments – Pay for printing, laundry, and select vending machines

  • 🎟️ Event Entry – Use your card to access student events, workshops, and ASU activities

  • 🧾 Exam Identification – Present your card during midterms and finals as official ID

Tip: Lost or damaged cards can be replaced at the Safety & Security operations desk in the Students’ Union Building. There’s a $15 fee for replacements due to loss or misuse.

📘 Helpful Definitions:

  • Access Control: The system that manages ID cards, keys, and building permissions

  • Meal Plan: A prepaid dining account linked to your student ID

  • ASU (Acadia Students’ Union): The student government that organizes events and services

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📝 Special Notes:

  • Do not lend your card to others — it’s a violation of university policy

  • If your card is worn out from regular use, replacements are free

  • Upload your ID photo online before arriving to speed up processing

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