Faculty and Employee Husky ID Cards

Eligibility

Obtaining an ID Card

Employees obtaining a University of Washington (UW) ID card will need their Employee ID (EID) number and a state or federally-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport.

Picture ID Cards

All new and replacement UW employee ID cards require a photo. We encourage all staff without a current picture ID card to come in and obtain their first one free of charge. Getting your photo on file at this time will ease the transition to the smart card when it is implemented. You are not yet required to come in and get a new card until the new ID smart card implementation.

New Employees

Our ID system is not updated in real time and requires a nightly feed from the employee payroll system. Once you are entered into the payroll system, it will take at least 24 hours for the system to send the update to our ID card database. In order to save you an unnecessary trip to our office, you can call us at 206-543-7222 and we can check your eligibility over the phone.

Getting your U-PASS

You can sign up to receive your U-PASS sticker from Commuter Services after you have obtained your UW employee ID card (Husky Card). They are located at 3901 University Way NE, and their office hours are Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. For more information, please visit their website.

Replacement U-PASS

If you lose your Husky Card and it had a U-PASS sticker on it, you will want to replace your Husky Card first and then visit Commuter Services for a new U-PASS sticker. Please note: If you have not lost your card, and you elect to come in and get a new picture ID card, we will ask you to surrender your old card. If you have a current U-PASS sticker, you will also need to go to Commuter Services (3901 University Way) to get a new sticker put on your new card. They will replace the sticker for you at no cost.

ID Center Locations

UW Seattle

Husky Card Account & ID Center; ground floor of Odegaard Undergraduate Library; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; phone 206-543-7222 (campus map)

The best time to come is in the morning between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m., when lines are likely to be shortest. It is best to avoid lunch time and the beginning of the quarter, if possible, as it can be very busy at these times. If you cannot avoid our busier times, please plan on a 15–20 minute wait.

UW Tacoma

Registration and Financial Aid Office; GWP 102; Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.; phone 253-692-4400

UW Bothell

Security Office; LB2-005; Monday–Thursday, 6 a.m.–11 p.m.; Friday, 6 a.m.–10 p.m.; phone 425-352-5359

Harborview

Photo ID/Parking Office; 8EH70; Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; phone 206-744-3386

UW Medical Center

Public Safety Office; NW-014; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; phone 206-598-4907

Husky Card Account Payroll Deduction

Permanent staff or faculty may arrange to have a portion of each paycheck automatically deposited into their Husky Card Account by completing a Payroll Deduction Authorization form. Forms may be obtained at the Husky Card Account & ID Center, located on the ground floor of Odegaard Undergraduate Library. A downloadable Payroll Deduction form is also available here. It can be mailed to UW Box 353085. Payroll deductions must be a minimum of $10.00 per pay period and amounts must be in increments of $5.00.

If you arrange for payroll deduction, the deduction will occur on payday and will be noted on your pay stub. If you notice any discrepancies, please contact us at 206-543-7222.

You may cancel or change your payroll deduction if you notify us at least ten (10) days before the next payday. You must notify us in writing by completing a Payroll Deduction Authorization form. Changes or cancellations received less than 10 days before the next payday will not take effect until the following payday.