49er ID Card

In addition to your meal plan, both the 49er Account and the Optional Dining Account reside on your UNC Charlotte 49er ID Card. Simply make a deposit and the accounts are instantly activated!

49er Account and Meal Plans Explained

A 49er ID card allows access to:

  • Campus housing
  • Campus activities and programs
  • Athletic events and recreational facilities (i.e.: Student Activity Center, Belk Gym)
  • Computer labs
  • Student Health Center

The 49er ID card also serves as:

  • a meal plan card
  • a library card

And holds funds for:

  • Optional Dining Account
  • 49er Account

To get a 49er ID card, you'll need:

  1. One valid proof of identification such as a driver's license, State Issued ID or Passport
  2. Proof of university status such as acceptance letter, class schedule, proof of registration or tuition bill
  3. Student ID number that begins with 800 (assigned at acceptance; appears on the acceptance letter).

VTS Locations

  • Barnhard Computer Commons
  • 1st and 2nd floors of the Library
  • RDH

Lost or Stolen 49er Card?

If your 49er ID Card is lost or stolen, you should suspend the use of your card online as soon as possible using 49er Card Online.

You can also report a lost or stolen card immediately either in person or by telephone to the ID Office (704-687-7040) or the 49er Card Office (704-687-7337) during normal business hours of 8 am to 5 pm. If after hours, report the lost or stolen card to your RA or the Campus Police. When a card is lost or stolen, the account balance cannot be protected until the card is reported. You may go to the Student Union ID Office or the Meal Plans/49er Card Office to have card unsuspended if it is later found or to purchase a new card.

The cardholder is responsible for all usage of the card prior to proper notification to the ID Office, 49er Card Office or Police and Public Safety.

Temporary Cards may be issued at no cost and may be used for seven (7) days, after which the cards must be returned and new card may be purchased for $15.

There is a $15 replacement fee for lost or damaged cards. If the card is stolen and a police report is filed, you may bring a copy of the police report for a free replacement card.

Replacement cards are made at the ID Office or the Meal Plans/49er Card Office during regular business hours. You bear sole responsibility for any funds spent between the time the card was lost or stolen and the time you report it.

Unspent 49er Account and ODA funds stay available and roll over semester to semester, year to year, as long as the student is enrolled. Upon graduation or withdrawal, any remaining monies over $5 are refundable.