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SECTION 703: BISON CARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SOURCE: NDSU President
A. BISON CARD. The NDSU Bison Card is the official North Dakota State University identification card. All faculty, staff and students are required to have a Bison Card for identification, security, and access to University buildings and services. The card must be carried at all times while on the NDSU campus. Cardholder must present card for identification if requested by a University official. The card is valuable and should be treated like cash, a credit card or a key. See Policy 707 for policies on card/key access.
North Dakota State University issues an all-campus card subject to the following terms and conditions:
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To obtain a Bison Card, an individual must first be assigned a university generated identification number.
- The Bison Card is intended for campus use only and must be returned upon
request.
- The Bison Card is non-transferable and will be confiscated and returned
to the Bison Card Center if found in the possession of another person.
- The Bison Card must be presented upon any request for campus services.
- The cardholder will not damage or alter the card in any manner. This includes,
but is not limited to, punching holes in or affixing unapproved stickers to
the card.
- The Bison Card, transactions and activities related to the use of the card,
and any account balances are the sole responsibility of the individual cardholder.
- IMMEDIATELY report lost, found, or stolen cards to the NDSU University Police (701-231-8998).
- A replacement Bison Card can be obtained at the Bison Card Center (Memorial
Union). A photo ID is required at the time of replacement.
- The Bison Card is valid for as long as the person retains their student,
faculty or staff status at NDSU.
- A fee is charged for all new cards and a replacement fee is charged for
any lost, stolen or invalid card. The first card for all faculty and staff
will be charged to his/her department. Billing information is required at
the time of the card production. Lost, stolen or invalid cards will be the
responsibility of the employee.
- Associate Status for any individual/group must have prior approval by the
NDSU President or Vice President for Student Affairs. Associate Status is
granted to groups or individuals who may work on campus, but are not students
or staff or the University.
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- Associate Status does not guarantee access to all NDSU activities, events, and facilities.
- The Card Department Director, Campus Police or Facilities Management may revoke a Bison Card if it is determined that abuse of the privileges associated with the Bison Card has occurred. Students who misuse their Bison Cards may also be referred to the Dean of Student Life Office for possible disciplinary actions. Faculty or staff misuse will be reported to the faculty or staff members' supervisor.
B. BISON BUCKS ACCOUNT. Bison Bucks is a debit card service that is linked to the NDSU Bison Card. This benefit is free to ALL students, faculty and staff. There are NO hidden charges, expenses or interest.
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A $5 minimum is required for opening a Bison Buck account and for additional deposits.
- No minimum balance must be maintained.
- Cash refunds are not given for any Bison Bucks purchases at any participating
merchants. Credit is returned to the Bison Bucks account.
- Bison Bucks balances carry over from semester to semester. Refunds on any
balance above $15 at the end of the academic year are available by submitting
a Dining Services Refund Form on or before June 30th. Refunds on any balance
above $15 during the academic year will be given upon graduation or official
withdrawal from the University if requested by the customer. For balances
below $15, the customer is required to spend out this amount.
- A $15 fee will be imposed for accounts that are inactive for more than one
year from the date of the last transaction.
- Customers with checks returned for insufficient funds will have accounts
frozen until payment is received.
- Funds are non-transferable.
- IMMEDIATELY report lost or stolen cards to the NDSU University Police (701-231-8998). Once the card has been reported lost, the cardholder is not responsible for any additional purchases. Per federal regulations, the cardholder is responsible for up to $50 if the lost or stolen card is reported within two business days. If the lost or stolen card is not reported within two business days, the cardholder can be liable up to $500 or the total account balance, whichever is lower.
Privacy Statement: Through the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, also known as FERPA or the Buckley Amendment, data collected on the use of University facilities and services by an individual cardholder will only be used for University purposes within FERPA guidelines. Information regarding a cardholder's account will not be provided to third parties unless required by applicable laws or within written permission of the cardholder.
HISTORY: April 1998; May 2005, October 2007