I. Purpose and Scope

This policy clarifies eligibility for and use of Northeastern University-issued Husky Cards. The Northeastern Husky Card is the official identification card of the university.

II. Definitions

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III. Policy

The Husky Card may be issued to students, faculty, staff, alumni, contractors, conference attendees, orientation attendees, and others at the discretion of the university. Any person seeking to obtain a Husky Card must contact Husky Card Services to request their card.

No person shall have more than one active Husky Card at a time. No person shall use a Husky Card other than their own for any purpose. The university may deny the issuance of a Husky Card for any reason it deems necessary.

A non-expired government-issued photo ID, such as a license or passport, must be presented to receive a Husky Card. Cardholders must report lost or stolen cards to Northeastern University Police Department (NUPD). A fee may be assessed to replace a lost or stolen card. 

See the University Policies home page for important information on disciplinary and other actions that can result from violating this policy.

IV. Additional Information

For additional information on the uses of the Husky Card please visit the Husky Card Services website.

V. Contact Information

Husky Card Services
4 Speare Commons
Speare Hall

Office Hours
Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 4:30PM

Telephone:
Voice: 617.373.8740

E-mail:
General questions: huskycard@northeastern.edu

Mail:
Northeastern University
Husky Card Services
4 Speare Commons
Speare Hall
360 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115-5000

Responsible Office/Department(s)

Husky Card Services

Related Policies

Meal Plan Policy

Library Circulation Policy

Access Policy

Related Procedures

N/A

Supersedes

N/A

Keywords

Swipe Card; Access; Meal Plan; Husky Dollars; Dining Dollars; Print Bucks; Laundry Bucks; ID Card; Library

Version History

Last Revision Date: October 9, 2025

Issued: November 1, 2013