Living at Cal - Cal 1 Card

Cal 1 Card

The Cal 1 Card is the University of California Berkeley's official photo identification card. It is your permanent card, and it is not transferable. The Cal 1 Card serves several purposes: Indentification & Access, Cal 1 Card Debit Plan and Cal Dining Meal Plans. Please read below for details. Click here to go to the Cal 1 Card website.

HOW THE CAL 1 CARD FUNCTIONS
Your Cal 1 Card provides simple, convenient and secure access to benefits and services.

Identification & Access

Your Cal 1 Card provides access to:

Library services
Residence halls
Recreational Sports Facilities
University Health Services
Discounts off-campus and on-campus

Sporting events and other campus activities
Athletic Ticket offices
Student Government voting
Student Check cashing
Rides on public transportation

Cal 1 Card Debit Plan

Cal Dining Meal Plans

Deposit funds in this stored value campus debit card, and then make purchases at Campus locations, such as:

Campus Restaurants
Cal Bookstore
Residence Hall Laundry services
Selected Vending Machines
Free Speech Movement Cafe

Cal Dining Meal Plans are pre-purchased and include a combination of meals and points. Swipe your at:

Residential Dining Commons for meals or,
one of five Campus Restaurants to use your meal plan points.

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