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How to get your WolfCard
Photos are now being accepted for Summer Orientation 2023. Underclassmen only. All others, please come to the Joe Crowley Student Union card office to obtain your card.
New, undergraduate students can visit the Wolf Card office to get a new Wolf Card.
Graduate students need to come to the WolfCard office in-person to have a photo taken and pay for their card.
If you are an undergraduate student living in Reno, Sparks or the surrounding area, you can visit the WolfCard Office over the summer to get your WolfCard and avoid the lines.
Instructions for orientation students
Before applying for your WolfCard
You must be enrolled in classes to create your WolfCard account on line. You can create your account 24 hours after registering.
- Students who submitted photos at least 48 hours prior to their orientation, can pick up their WolfCard during orientation.
- Those who could not submit a photo 48 hour before should plan on arriving before check in to have their photo taken.
If you go by a preferred name, please update your name in MyNevada before applying for your WolfCard. There will be a $15 replacement fee to change the name on your card if you do not update your name in MyNevada first.
How to apply for your WolfCard
Go to the WolfCard page, which is pictured below. Scroll down and click on the Sign In button.
You will sign in with your NetID and password. Please note: your NetID and NSHE ID are different. Your NetID is a combination of your first and last names, while your NSHE ID is a 10-digit number.
Once you are signed in, you will need to register your WolfCard. Please put your full legal first and last name in the first and last name fields.
In Customer Number, paste in your NSHE ID number and take out the second character. Then add a “9” to the beginning. Once you have registered correctly on this page, you will see a message that you've successfully registered.
Example: If your NSHE ID# is 8004905961, you will enter 9804905961. When finished, select the Register Button.
Go to "WolfBucks Online," then select the "Profile" tab at the top.
Once you have clicked "Profile", you should see a page titled, “Personal Information.” Click "submit a new photo" and upload your photo.
Photos must meet the requirements below:
- Headshots only (no hats, sunglasses or filters)
- Color images only, featuring a white background
- Image size should be 1" x 1"
- Image resolution 300 DPI
- .jpg file is preferable
Photos that do not meet these criteria will be sent back and students will be asked to upload a new photo. Please see the example photos below if you need more information.
On your profile, you can fill out these fields detailing your personal information. Changes are not finalized until you hit, "update" so make sure to hit this button whenever you input information on this site.
- You will receive your pre-ordered, printed WolfCard at Orientation or we will make it during your Orientation session. If you miss Orientation, submit your photo online and you will received your card at NevadaFIT check in.
- A photo ID (i.e. driver’s license or passport) is required to pick up your card. We cannot give you a card without proof of identification.
- WolfCards are not mailed for security reasons and must be picked up in person.
Troubleshooting
- It can take 24-48 hours from the time you are registered for classes for the system to update, allowing you to apply for your WolfCard. If you receive an account error, try again in 24 hours.
- If you continue to have problems uploading a photo, please try different browsers.
- Contact the WolfCard office if problems persist.