Products and Services

What is a Griz Card?

The Griz Card is the official University of Montana identification card for students, faculty and staff. It provides easy access to University of Montana resources and packs a wealth of innovative technologies into one powerful and convenient card.

Features:

• Color Photo
• Full Name
• University ID#
• Classification (e.g. Student, Faculty/Staff, Affiliate)
• Magnetic Stripe

How do I get a Griz Card and where do I use it? 

Student                  Faculty & Staff                  Affiliates & Griz Visitors                  Retirees

Temporary Cards

Temporary Cards are available for check out when a Griz Card is temporarily lost. Cardholders are allowed one free temporary card per semester, and the temporary card works for one week. By checking out a temporary card, your Griz Card functions will be transferred to the temporary card, and your real Griz Card will be deactivated until you return the temporary card. Photo ID is required to checkout a temporary card. If you were issued a Griz Card after August 2008, photo ID may not be necessary as we have your photo on file. Lost or mutilated temporary cards are subject to a $10 lost temp card fee. 

Replacement Cards

Replacement Cards for permanently lost or stolen cards are available. By purchasing a replacement card, your lost or stolen card will be deactivated and all of the Griz Card functions (e.g. accounts, access, tickets) will be transferred to the new card. Photo ID is required, and there is a $10 replacement card fee. If you were issued a Griz Card after August 2008, photo ID may not be necessary as we have your photo on file.

Trade Cards

Trade Cards are replacement cards for damaged cards. The cardholder must trade the old, worn out or damaged card to get a new card at the cost of $5. Photo ID is required. If you were issued a Griz Card after August 2008, photo ID may not be necessary as we have your photo on file.

University employees or representatives, and off-campus UMoney merchants have the right to judge whether damage to a card is at a point where it is invalid and will no longer be accepted. Please read the Damaged Griz Card Policy for more details.

Passport & Visa Photos

Standard 2x2 inch photos issued by the Griz Card Center can be used for U.S. passports, visas, and applications. The Griz Card Office has the capability to print foreign passort and visa sizes, but the customer must provide the dimensions and other requirements. Our office will print four copies of the photo for a cost of $10.

Photo Details:

• Photos are full color and standard 2x2 inches
• Our office suggests wearing a non-white shirt for the photo
• Eyeglasses can be worn if normally used by the individual

• Headpieces can be included if worn daily for religious purposes; they should not obscure or cast shadows on the eyes or other parts of the face

Deposits to UMoney

UMoney deposits can be made for immediate use at the Griz Card Center using cash, check, Visa or Mastercard. Cash deposits can also be made using the Griz Card Kiosk located outside the Griz Card Center's front doors. The Griz Card Center also provides other methods to deposit UMoney.

Student Teacher Badges

The Phyllis J. Washington College of Education & Human Sciences requires students to wear identification badges when observing and student teaching in schools. There is a $3 fee for Student Teacher Badges. You must be currently registered in a C&I class to qualify for a Student Teacher Badge. Photo ID is required. If you were issued a Griz Card after August 2008, photo ID may not be necessary as we have your photo on file.

Special Programs, Name Badges, and Conferences

The Griz Card Center manages and distributes special program, conference, and name badge cards. Please visit the Departments section or contact the Griz Card Center for more information.