Warrior Card
The Warrior Card is the official identification card of California State University, Stanislaus, issued to all members of the University community. It is required for all students for identification and access to essential campus services. It also offers convenient features so you can make purchases on and around campus. The Warrior Card is not a credit card. It can be loaded with Warrior Cash (prepaid fund on the card).
To Report Warrior Card loss or theft:
Phone: 1-866-575-7826
Suspend Meal Plan account by contacting Campus Dining
Phone: (209) 667-3636
First-Time Warrior Card
Students may request a first-time Warrior Card by going to Library Building, in L256 on the Turlock campus or Acacia Building, A1001 on the Stockton Campus to take their photo and have their card printed or by submitting their passport-style color photo to the Warrior Card Online Photo Submission tool at warriorphoto.csustan.edu. Complete step-by-step instructions are provided for submitting your image and verifying documentation. Your information is safe, secure, and encrypted. Once your photo is submitted you will be notified if your photo was approved or denied, with instructions on how to correct and resubmit if needed. Upon approval, please visit the Library Building, L256 in Turlock or Acacia Building, A1001 in Stockton to have your card printed.
Replacement Warrior Cards
If a Warrior Card is lost or stolen it is advised to report your lost/stolen Warrior Card to Warrior Cash. View Warrior Cash contact information. If a new photo is desired it can be uploaded using the Warrior Card Online Photo Submission tool at warriorphoto.csustan.edu, or taken in-person at the Library Building, L256 in Turlock or Acacia Building, A1001 in Stockton.
Fees for Warrior Cards
Students, faculty, and staff do not pay for their first Warrior Card. A $5 replacement fee is required to print the new card. You can pay on campus at the Cashier Office in MSR 100 in Turlock or Acacia Building, A1001 in Stockton. You may alternatively pay online: Pay Online for Warrior Card Replacement
Please note that presentation of the $5 replacement fee receipt is required before printing.
Faculty/Staff Door Access Cards
Faculty and Staff can take their photo at the Library Building, L256 in Turlock or Acacia Building, A1001 in Stockton but their cards are required to be printed on door access card stock. A Key Request access form must be filled out from the link in their employee portal. Please note that door access card distribution is managed by the campus locksmiths in Capital Planning and Facilities Management.
For more information, please email warriorcard@csustan.edu.
The Warrior Card is the student key to:
- Identification - In addition to your photo, your Card has your unique ID number printed and encoded on the magnetic stripe. It is required for all Cashier transactions.
- Meal Plans - Campus residents swipe the Card to access Meal Plan dollars at all Campus Dining Locations.
- Libraries - Use your Card to check out library materials and access other resources and services.
- Enrollment Services - Your Card will be swiped to access your student records.
- Fitness Center Pass - Access privileges for current students, faculty, and staff.
- Warrior Cash - Make cashless purchases and pay for services at campus locations (e.g., bookstore, pharmacy, University Police) and local businesses.
- OIT Lab Print Account - You can use Warrior Cash to add funds to your OIT Computer Lab Print Balance account
- Health Services - Student identification to receive health services and Warrior Cash accepted at the pharmacy.
For more information go to Warrior Card Frequently Asked Questions.
Warrior Cash is a prepaid spending account offering a safe and convenient way to make purchases on-campus (Bookstore, Campus Dining, Cashiers, Health Services, Library Services, Print Shop, Student Recreation Center).
Add value to your account by cash at one of the cash-to-card machines (located in the Bizzini Hall Lobby and MSR North Lobby), by mail, online, or in person at the Campus Cashier’s office in MSR 100.
Go to the Warrior Cash website to see all the methods of adding prepaid cash to your Warrior Card. It can be added online, by mail, or by phone.
Residential Student Meal Plans
- Residential students are required to participate in the meal plan program. Payment is made each semester along with tuition and other fees.
Using Your Meal Plan
- Meal plan dollars are accessed with your Warrior Card at any campus dining location.
- At checkout, give your card to the attendant and let them know you would like to use your meal plan.
- When your card is swiped, the purchase amount will be deducted from your meal plan balance.
- If you also have Flex Dollars on your Warrior Card and prefer to use that instead, simply let the attendant know. That purchase will then be deducted from your Flex Dollar balance.
Important to Know
- Meal plan funds must be used before the end of the academic year.
- Meal plan accounts are activated through Campus Dining.
Lost or Replacement Cards
- If your Warrior Card with an active meal plan is lost, please visit the Campus Dining office in Main Dining or call (209) 667-3636 to deactivate your account.
- Once you receive your replacement card, return to Campus Dining to reactivate your meal plan.
Commuter Students, Faculty, and Staff
- Commuter students, faculty, and staff can also purchase a meal plan for the academic year to save money while dining on campus. Plans are available at dineoncampus.com/csustan
Questions?
Email mycard@warriorcard.com for assistance.
As soon as you realize that your Warrior Card is missing, you should immediately report it so that the accounts and other privileges associated with the card can be deactivated.
Lost or stolen cards should be reported immediately by calling Warrior Card Customer Service at 1-866-575-7826, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. PST or by visiting My Account, available 24/7.
Updated: September 22, 2025