Razorback Identification Cards

The Razorback Card Office is located in the Arkansas Union 380. All U of A ID cards are issued from this office. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. (Summer Hours may vary). For the most up to date information please contact us at 479-575-7563 or e-mail us at idcard@uark.edu or visit our website at Razorbackcardoffice.uark.edu.

For all faculty and staff, there is no charge for your first Razorback ID with the proper documentation. If your Razorback ID card is lost or stolen, please notify the office immediately. Staff and faculty may be entitled to 2 replacements before a $25 fee is incurred.

What will you need to get a U of A ID card?

  • Check with your department Human Resources representative. They will be able to verify if a 9-digit, University ID number has been generated that will be used for the employees’ Razorback ID card.
  • New faculty and staff members must present physical government-issued photo identification such as driver’s license, passport, or military ID and

A faculty staff authorization form must be signed by your supervisor; this form can be filled out online at Razorbackcardoffice.uark.edu.

What can I do with a Razorback ID card?

  • A faculty or staff member may use ID cards in accordance with their designated faculty/staff position. Faculty or staff who are also students can use their card as students without a faculty or staff designation. An individual is entitled to their specified designations; the card office will review each specific instance. 
  • The University Key Office will require the faculty or staff member to present their Razorback ID card for checking out keys.
  • Many campus buildings use your Razorback ID card for security access.
  • A Razorback ID card is required for using Razorbuck$, a faculty staff meal plan and dining dollars.

What are Razorbuck$?

Razorbuck$ is a debit system account tied to your Razorback ID card. You may add money to this account and use it to purchase items on and off campus. Chartwells, the dining provider to campus, gives a 5% discount when you pay with Razorbuck$. A list of locations accepting Razorbuck$ can be seen at Accepting Locations - University of Arkansas Razorbuck$. Deposits can be made to Razorbuck$ with Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express. For any questions, please call 479-575-7563 or visit our website at Razorbucks | University of Arkansas.