Panther Card Uses
OneCard provides the combined functionality of identification, purchasing, checking/ATM, and a meal plan all in ONE Card. No need to carry several cards!
Identification
The Official University Identification card, which is required for all students, staff, and faculty.
- Your EIU ID number provides a common means by which departments can identify individuals. It is also used for student billing instead of your social security number. The "E" number is your own personal identification number.
- Your official library number appears on the front surface of the card. Use your Panther card to check out books at Booth Library.
- To gain access to computer labs.
- To utilize the University's Student Recreation Center.
- To attend sporting events.
- Access to other University related functions
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Panther Cash
- Smart Chip technology brings the convenience of electronic cash for on-campus purchases.
- The chip electronically stores up to $100 pre-paid cash value.
- Used on-campus only!
- Two Ways to Add Panther Cash Value:
- Cash-to-Chip Machines can be used to add Panther Cash value to your card with cash increments of $1, $5, $10, or $20. To add value, visit one of our 16 conveniently located Cash-to-Chip machines on campus.
- No Cash Needed! Add Panther Cash value to your card at the Campus Card Office. The value added will be billed on your next month's student bill.
Panther Cash accepted at these locations
Panther Pantry
Pepsi Vending Machines
Java Beanery & Bakery
Snack Vending Machines
Union Food Court
University Bookstore
Copy Express
On-Campus Laundry Facilities
Lumpkin Computer Lab
Union Bowling
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Gregg Triad Computer Lab
Library Copiers
ITC Buzzard Computer Lab
Union Bowling
Foreign Languages Computer Lab
Communication Disorders Lab
Math Department Computer Lab
Biological Sciences Computer Lab
Communications Studies Lab
Geography/Geology Computer Lab |
Cash-to-Chip Machine Locations
Student Services Building
Stevenson Hall
Union East - ATM
Booth Library
Union West - Food Court Area
Lawson Hall
McKinney Hall
Andrews Hall
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Taylor Hall
University Apartments
Thomas Hall
Old Main
Carman Hall
Greek Court - Bldg 8
Pemberton Hall
University Court |
Panther cash equipment map
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Panther Checking
 Your Panther Card can be conveniently used as an ATM/Debit card. EIU brings this service to students and staff through a partnership with First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust.
Open a Panther Checking account by visiting First Mid's on-campus bank center, located in the University Union (217) 345-8340 or sign up on-line.
On-campus bank hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am - 4pm
On-campus bank summer hours:
Monday- Thursday, 9 am - 4 pm; Friday 9 am - Noon
Benefits of a Panther Checking account include:
- Convenient On-Campus Branch
- Free On-Line Bill Pay
- No Monthly Service Charge
- Free Check Cashing
- No Minimum Balance
- Easy Money Access with Panther Transfer
- Free ATM access at any First Mid ATM
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Panther Dining
Your Panther Card provides access to the University meal plan options - Meal Swipes and Dining Dollars through magnetic stripe technology. The card number, which contains sixteen digits and is displayed on the front surface of the Panther Card, is used to link the card holder's meal plan to their card.
For additional information regarding the features and costs of each plan, please contact the Office of University Housing & Dining Services at 217-581-5733.
Dining Dollars
Dining Dollars can be used at any of the Residential Dining Centers, University Food Court, Panther Pantry, Java Beanery & Bakery or the Convenience Centers located in Carman and Thomas Dining Centers. On-campus residents receive tax-free purchases at any Dining Facility on campus when using Dining Dollars.
Add more Dining Dollars to your card at the Office of University Housing and Dining Services in the MLK Jr. Union.
Meal Swipes
Meal Swipes can only be used in the residential dining centers. Increase the number of Meal Swipes on your card at the Office of University Housing and Dining Services in the MLK, Jr. Union.
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