About Zip Card
The Zip Card is your official University of Akron ID card and should be carried at all times.
The ID card is your tool to access your accounts and/or privileges. Presentation of the card may be required to access some University services such as: dining plans, library services, admission to athletic events, access to buildings, etc. Copies or digital images of the card will not be accepted as identification. Access to facilities or account funds may be denied if your account has been suspended by the University for administrative reasons, if you have deactivated your card or if your card is damaged and will not scan.
The card is the property of The University of Akron and is non-transferable. Only the card owner may present the ID card for purchases and other privileges. Zip Cards will be confiscated if presented by someone other than the individual photographed on the card or if the card is involved in inappropriate or illegal use. Fraudulent use of the card will result in disciplinary action.
Information about the cardholder’s account will be disclosed to third parties only for the following reasons: (1) in order to complete a transaction (2) in order to comply with court orders or other applicable laws or (3) with the cardholder’s written permission.
Please reference our Disclosure Statement
An initial Zip Card is issued at no cost to students who are scheduled for classes during the current semester and to all current employees of The University of Akron.
You will receive your First Zip Card at the New Student Orientation event, or you may bring in a photo ID and receive your Zip Card.
You may use your Zip Card to ride the METRO Direct bus service for free. Please visit the METRO Zip program web page for details.
The following items are allowable using the Zip Card.
| All Campus | Dining Dollars | |
| Accepted on Campus | YES | YES |
| Accepted at Off Campus Merchants | YES | NO |
| Food | YES | YES |
| Non-Edibles | YES | NO |
| Personal Items | YES | NO |
| Gift Cards | YES | NO |
| Alcohol | NO | NO |
| Tobacco Products | YES | NO |
PaperCut Print Service
PaperCut Print Service
The PaperCut Print Service, works with your Zip Card for printing. You’ll need a valid Zip Card to pick up your prints.
Student PaperCut Print Credits
Each registered student receives a $3.75 credit in their PaperCut account at the beginning of the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. This credit covers up to 75 black-and-white pages, based on a rate of at 5 cents per page. PaperCut print credits can be used at any PaperCut release station.
All Campus account
PaperCut also accepts the All Campus account to pay for printing. Add funds to your Zip Card All Campus account at Zip Card Online.