SLU ID
Your SLU ID is how you access Â鶹´«Ã½ buildings such as Pius XII Memorial Library or Simon Recreation Center, as well as parking and meal plans.
Your SLU ID is also how you manage Billiken Bucks or your Bonus Flex Account. It can even be used as a U.S. Bank ATM and debit card.
Your SLU ID is your key to:
- Personal Identification
- Access to Student Services
- Access to Your Residence Hall
- Meal Plan Access
- Billiken Bucks/Bonus Flex Account
- Parking Access
- Simon Rec Center Membership
- Billiken Sports Complex Access
- Library Access and Services
- Computer Services
- Instructional Media Center Access
- Check Cashing Privileges
- U.S. Bank ATM Card and Debit Card
Get a SLU ID
To get a SLU ID, visit Wool Center, Suite 130, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you are a new student, submit your photo to receive your ID at SLU 101.
- Bring an official photo ID, such as a driver's license or passport.
- Students: Have your Banner ID number.
- Faculty: Bring your offer letter.
- Staff: Bring your "New Hire Confirmation" sheet.
Read the University ID Policy (PDF)
SLU ID Frequently Asked Questions
You will only be issued one SLU ID, no matter how many ways you are tied to Saint Louis University. Your primary relationship with the University determines the type of card you get. For example, full-time staff who take classes at SLU are issued staff cards. Full-time students who work part-time at SLU are issued a student ID.
There is no charge for the first SLU ID we issue you. Active cards that need to be replaced due to theft or natural wear and tear are free, but you must have a police report number or turn in the worn card. Natural wear and tear results from swiping cards through card readers and does not include punching holes, scratches, breaks or cuts. The fee for replacing an ID card is $25.
Call Parking, Card and Transportation Services immediately at 314-977-2957. We will deactivate your lost SLU ID, preventing anyone from using your Billiken Bucks or Bonus Flex account or any other services.
If your SLU ID is your U.S. Bank ATM card, please call 314-533-1041 to deactivate the ATM portion of the card.
It is $25 to replace a lost ID. You can pay for the replacement via cash, check, debit or credit at our office. Students actively enrolled in classes can bill the fee to their student account and eligible faculty/staff members may pay for the ID through payroll deduction.
Call the Office of Parking, Card and Transportation Services at 314-977-2957, and
we will check the system. For door access, contact the Department of Public Safety
at 314-977-5626 or cardaccessdps@slu.edu. It may be necessary for you to visit our office so that we may check your SLU ID.
The Department of Public Safety oversees all door access on campus. To request special access to a building or access during non-business hours, or with questions, contact 314-977-5626 or cardaccessdps@slu.edu.
Billiken Bucks and Bonus Flex Accounts
Students, parents, faculty and staff have , which can be used to buy food and services on campus. You can:
- Deposit funds (credit/debit card only)
- Check account balances
- View transaction history
Billiken Bucks/Bonus Flex Frequently Asked Questions
Billiken Bucks and Flex/Bonus Flex are accepted at all University campus dining locations. Billiken Bucks can be used for purchases at the Academic Tech Commons in Pius Library, campus bookstore, printing, vending machines and on ITS software. They can also be used at the following businesses off campus:
- CVS Pharmacy (3925 Lindell Blvd.)
- Grand Mediterranean (519 N Grand Blvd)
- Humphrey's (3700 Laclede Ave.)
- Snarf's Sandwiches (374 A S. Grand Blvd.)
Yes. Visit and select "Guest Deposit." You will need to know the cardholder’s nine-digit SLU Banner ID and have a credit card ready. These deposits are anonymous, so you may wish to notify the recipient yourself. For more information, contact mealplans@slu.edu.
Complete a to close your Billiken Bucks or Bonus Flex account. Your refund will be credited to your student account and applied to any outstanding charges first. Any remaining credit will be sent directly to you. If crediting to student accounts is not possible, a check will be issued. Funds that have been added as a gift or incentive from a University department, or were added as a promotional incentive, cannot be refunded.
If there is a specific business you think would like to join our program and accept Billiken Bucks, email mealplans@slu.edu.
U.S. Bank ATM Card and Debit Card
U.S. Bank is proud to be your campus banking partner. Make your SLU card the only card on and off campus!
You have enough to worry about in college without having to stress out about your finances. U.S. Bank makes it simple. Open a U.S. Bank Smartly® Checking1 and link it to your SLU Card, making it your Campus ID and ATM/Debit Card all in one. We've made it convenient for you to manage your money with a great checking account for students. Learn more about U.S. Bank!
For your convenience, U.S. Bank has a full-service branch and ATM in the Busch Student Center located on the Â鶹´«Ã½ campus.
Busch Student Center, 20 North Grand Blvd., 314-533-1041
All regular account opening procedures apply. $25 minimum deposit is required to open a U.S. Bank checking account. Fees for non-routine transactions may apply. Deposit products are offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC. ©2023 U.S. Bank.
SLU chose U.S. Bank as its partner to offer students, faculty, and staff the option to add banking functionality to the campus ID card. Your school may receive financial support from U.S. Bank in the form of marketing funds, royalties, card stock or other compensation to offset costs otherwise incurred by the school. Students, faculty, and staff are not required to open an account with U.S. Bank to receive or use the campus ID card for other campus services.
ATM Locations
- Busch Student Center
- Learning Resources Center