Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make a deposit to my ARTICash account?  To Top
Where can I use my ARTICash funds?  To Top
  • By depositing money onto the card it can be used to make copies, print projects, do laundry, purchase books and supplies, and buy food on and off campus.
    There is no membership fee, service charge, or minimum balance.
    The balance carries over from semester to semester, year to year until the account is closed.
    For more information, please visit:
Where can I use my Meal Plan funds?  To Top
  • Meal Plan funds can be used at the on-campus dining facilities located in the LeRoy Neiman Center, MacLean Center, and the Columbus Drive Building.
I ran out of Meal Plan funds. How do I add additional funds?  To Top
What are the different accounts?  To Top
  • ARTICash – Personal funds that can be used at various locations on/off campus (printers, copiers, laundry, dining, etc).
  • Meal Plan – Meal Plan funds that can only be used at the on-campus dining facilities.
  • ARTIPrint – Printing stipend for faculty and degree-seeking students received each semester for black & white and color printing.

My ARTICard is lost/stolen. What do I do?  To Top
  • Lost cards should be reported immediately. During ARTICard/U-Pass Office hours, you can report your lost card in person or by phone.
    After hours, leave an urgent message or send an email to articard@saic.edu If a lost card is reported promptly, it does not mean lost money.
How do I get a replacement ARTICard?  To Top
  • To replace a lost/stolen or damaged card visit the ARTICard/U-Pass Office.
    A replacement card will be produced in minutes and will have the same account and access features as your original card.
    There is $15 fee to replace a lost ARTICard and a $5 fee to replace a damaged ARTICard.