Springfield FAQs

How do I set up a meal plan?

Complete a Meal Plan Agreement form [PDF] and submit it at the ID Center. Residential meal plans are available only to on-campus housing residents.

How do I set up Campus Cash?

If you have a Springfield i‑card, your account is already activated. Urbana and Chicago cardholders must contact the ID Center to activate a Campus Cash account. Once you have an account, you can add money to it at icardwallet.uis.edu or at the ID Center.

Can I use Campus Cash without a University of Illinois ID?

Yes, you can use Campus Cash with a value card. Value cards are generic nonphoto cards linked to Campus Cash accounts. Money added to a value card is nonrefundable; otherwise, a value card spends Campus Cash like any other card.

If you already have a University of Illinois ID card, use it. Why carry an extra card?

How do I get and fund a value card?

You have two options:

Note: Value cards are anonymous, so any money added to them is nonrefundable and nontransferrable. Keep your value card safe to minimize your risk of loss.

What are the fees and terms for Campus Cash?

See Campus Cash Terms and Conditions [PDF]. Note that Campus Cash accounts do not expire but are assessed fees for inactivity.