Hawk Card FAQs

Hawk Card FAQs

** For our Lancaster location students, you will receive your Hawk Card in the Spring 2024 semester. Communication to follow.**

For each question regarding your Hawk Card, please read or click the link below.

• What is the Hawk Card?
  • The Hawk Card is the official identification card of Saint Joseph’s University. Issued to all members of the University Community, it is required for identification and access to essential campus services. It also offers a convenient account – Hawk Cash – for making purchases on and around campus.
• What is Hawk Cash?
• How do I register my Hawk Card? 
• What services does my Hawk Card provide?
• How does the Hawk Card work with my dining account?
• How do I add value to my Hawk Card?
• How do I get help with my Hawk Card?
• What else do I need to know about my Hawk Card?
• When can I get my Hawk Card?
  • Hawk Cards will be printed and distributed during the summer months so that you have them in hand before the start of the fall semester. Pick-up dates, times, and locations will be communicated.

Hawk Card ID Pickup
All resident students of both campuses will receive their Hawk Cards at move-in. Non-resident students can pick up their Hawk Cards here:

• Hawk Hill: Campion 229 (newly enrolled students only)

• University City: Parking & ID office in Wilson Hall