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University ID Card / Eastern EXPRE$$ CARD

The Eastern EXPRE$$ CARD

is your University ID Card!

  • Fitness Center Access Card
  • Meal Plan Access Card
  • On-Campus Debit Card
  • Residential Life Attendance Card
  • Sports Center Access Card
  • Student Identification Card
  • University Library Card
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How to Obtain an Eastern EXPRE$$ CARD

Visit Card Services

We can't wait to meet you
Eastern Connecticut State University
Card Services Office
228 Wood Support Services Center
2nd Floor
  • Monday - Friday
  • 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • (860) 465-5060
  • No cost for first ID Card

Student

Bring the following:
1) Photo Identification Card
  • Driver's License
  • High School ID Card
  • Military ID Card
  • Passport
2) Proof of Registration  
  • Course Schedule

Faculty / Staff

Bring the following:
1) Photo Identification Card
  • Driver's License
  • Military ID Card
  • Passport
2) Proof of Employment
  • Appointment Letter
    from Human Resources

EXPRE$$ CASH Account Information

  • Concise EXPRESS CARD Information can be found in the Eastern EXPRESS CARD Brochure.
  • The EXPRESS CASH Account works like a pre-paid debit card for on and off-campus purchases.
  • EXPRESS CASH is equivalent to dollars. 
  • Present your Eastern EXPRESS CARD when making a purchase at participating locations or swipe your card at accepting devices and the amount will be deducted from your EXPRESS CASH Account.
  • All Eastern EXPRESS CARDs have an EXPRESS CASH Account. You can choose to deposit funds into the account.
  • By making a deposit into the EXPRESS CASH Account you agree to the Terms & Conditions.
  • Deposits made to an EXPRESS CASH Account cannot be withdrawn as cash.
  • Account statements can be obtained through the Eastern EXPRESS CARD Online Card Office.
  • EXPRESS CASH carries over from semester to semester and year to year.
  • Graduating and withdrawing students should request a refund through the Card Services Office.
  • EXPRESS CASH balances over $10 will be refunded. EXPRESS CASH balances over $10 will first be applied to university charges before a refund is issued.

Ways to Make an EXPRE$$ CASH Deposit

Debit/Credit Card Deposit

Online Card Office
Debit and Credit Card deposits can be made through the Online Card Office. There is a 2.95% convenience fee.
  • View Transactions
  • Check Account Balances
  • Meal Plan Usage
  • Deactivate Lost/Stolen Card
Online Card Office Info.

Guest Portal Deposit

Online Card Office
A friend or family member can make a deposit through the Online Card Office Guest Portal. They will not have full access to your account.
All they need is your:
  • First Name
  • Last Name
  • Eastern ID Number
Guest Portal Deposit Info.

Mobile Deposit

eAccounts
Download the eAccounts app through your Mobile Device App Store.
  • Make Deposits to your EXPRESS CASH Account
  • View Transactions
  • Check Account Balances
  • Meal Plan Usage
  • Deactivate Lost/Stolen Card
Mobile Deposit Info.

Check & Money Order Deposit

Mail to Card Services
Eastern Connecticut State University
Card Services Office
83 Windham Street
Willimantic, CT 06226
  • Enclose Deposit Slip
EXPRESS CASH Deposit Slip

Check & Money Order Deposit

Visit Card Services
Eastern Connecticut State University
228 Wood Support Services Center
2nd Floor
  • Monday - Friday
  • 9:00am - 4:00pm
Deposit Funds Info.

Eastern EXPRE$$ CARD Accounts

Library Cafe

Dining Dollars

Dining Services

Dining Dollars are funds that are placed on the Eastern EXPRESS CARD which are part of Meal Plans. They can be used at on-campus Dining Services locations.

Learn More
Student Center Food Court

EXPRESS CASH

On-Campus

The EXPRESS CASH Account is a discretionary account on the Eastern EXPRESS CARD. These funds can be used at a host of on-campus locations.

Learn More
Copiers and Printers

Printing Funds

On-Campus

The University adds $20 each semester in Printing Funds to student's Eastern EXPRESS Card for copying and printing on-campus.

Learn More about e-Print

The EXPRE$$ CARD is Accepted at these Locations

Copiers and Printers

On-Campus

EXPRESS CASH & Print Funds
  • Bookstore
  • Card Services
  • Copiers & Printers
  • Eastern Fundraising
  • Smith Library
On-Campus Locations
Copiers and Printers

On-Campus Dining Services

EXPRESS CASH & Dining Dollars

The system uses Dining Dollars before EXPRESS CASH funds. 

  • Hurley Food Court
  • Student Center Food Court
On-Campus Dining Locations

Lost / Stolen Eastern EXPRE$$ CARD

Deactivate Eastern EXPRE$$ CARD

Online / Mobile App / Call
Deactivate your EXPRESS CARD
so no one can access accounts.
  1. Online Card Office
  2. eAccounts mobile app
  3. Call Card Services
    (860) 465-5060
    Monday - Friday
    9:00am - 4:00pm
Deactivate Card Info.

Replace Eastern EXPRE$$ CARD

Visit Card Services
Eastern Connecticut State University
Card Services Office
228 Wood Support Services Center
2nd Floor
  • Monday - Friday
  • 9:00am - 4:00pm
  • (860) 465-5060
  • $10 fee for Replacement ID
Replace Card Info.

Activate Eastern EXPRE$$ CARD

Online / Mobile App / Call
if found before replaced.
  1. Online Card Office
  2. eAccounts mobile app
  3. Call Card Services
    (860) 465-5060
    Monday - Friday
    9:00am - 4:00pm
Activate Card Info.
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Benefits of the Eastern EXPRE$$ CARD

Budgeting
  • Utilize the EXPRESS CASH Account to establish a monthly/semester budget.
  • A debt free alternative to a credit card. Only spend what is available on your Eastern EXPRESS CARD.
Security
  • Purchases are limited to university approved locations and cannot be used to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Everything is available on one card. No need to carry cash around campus.
  • EXPRESS CARDs have an identifying picture and can be deactivated quickly via Online Card Office or eAccounts mobile app.
  • The Online Card Office and eAccounts mobile app are PCI compliant.
Speed
  • All deposits are available immediately on the card for use.
  • Lines at registers are expedited when the Eastern EXPRESS CARD is used.
    No change to issue or separate credit card transaction to process.
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