Redbird Card

What We Do

The Redbird Card Office creates all Illinois State University student, faculty/staff, extra-help, and other miscellaneous ID cards. Department copy cards and guest copy cards are also created in this office. The Redbird Card Office receives deposits for the Redbird Account, monitors the card system, and is responsible for the accounting of the Redbird Account.

All Illinois State University students, U-High students, faculty/staff, and retirees are eligible to open a Redbird Account. Your Redbird Card is the property of Illinois State University. It is entrusted to each student, faculty, and staff member while enrolled or employed by the University. The Redbird Card is used for identification, State employee discounts, vending, copiers, microfiche, laser printers, laundry, and admittance to University buildings, computer labs, and events.

Beginning Fall 2014, the Redbird Card Office (partnering with Gift of Hope), became Illinois State University's organ and tissue donor registry location. We have cards available at our front desk as well as brochures explaining how the program works. There are drop boxes available in the office as well to collect any completed registry cards.

The Redbird Card Office also offers notary services.

Common Questions

How can I check the balance in my account?

You can view your balances through My Illinois State. Select the Student tab, and then select "Redbird Card" under the Finances heading.