Residence Life

Student Identification and Access Card: The E-Card

The E-Card is the Eastern University community identification and access card. It is issued to the student by the Security Office upon entrance to the University.

USE: The E-Card must be carried by the student at all times to be presented upon request to security officers, police or any University employee. E-Cards are non-transferable, may only be used by the student to whom issued and become invalid upon termination of the student’s association with the University. E-Cards should not be modified in any way (i.e. punching a hole in it), since this damages the card. "Loaning", attempting to falsify, or otherwise obtaining a counterfeit ID card will result in serious disciplinary action.

The E-Card is used in the following ways:

  • To gain access to the Dining Hall for EACH MEAL and to use declining balance dollars (DCB). Declining balance dollars may be added to the E-Card through the food service office (610-225-5051).
  • To gain admittance to athletic and other events
  • To check-out books and borrow University-owned materials
  • To gain access to various campus buildings and facilities

Replacement

An E-Card must be replaced if lost, damaged, or if there is a change of name (e.g. one's married name).

Replacement E-Cards will only be issued at certain times during the week by the Security Office. When obtaining a replacement E-Card, some form of official identification will be required. The student is responsible for use of his/her card until it is reported missing to the Security Office. A fee is assessed for the replacement of an E-Card.

Meals

A valid and active E-Card must be presented for admittance to The Dining Commons for every meal. The E-Card allows only one admittance for each meal period.

For problems concerning entrance into the Dining Commons for meals, or problems with declining balance dollars (DCB) please see the Coordinator of Housing on the Third Floor of Walton Hall in 202A.

Entrance Into Residence Halls

Please see the receptionist at the Security window on the first floor of Walton Hall for any problems or questions.

Contact the Coordinator of Housing with other questions.