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Whale Card and UAS ID

The REC Center requires a UAS ID (Whale Card) for its members 18 and over.

Sample Whale CardUA students receive ID's through the enrollment process. If you're applying for a REC Center UA graduate, Alumni & Friends Association, or added as a family member (18 and over). on a student membership, you'll need a UA ID # (steps below) prior to obtaining a Whale Card. Currently Whale Cards are made at the bursar's office in the Novatney Building.

I am new to the University of Alaska

If you know that you've never attended the University of Alaska (see below) the REC Center will provide a Request For Student ID Number form. Take this completed form (1 per family member 18 and over) along with a photo ID and photocopy of your REC Membership form showing you'd paid to the Novatney Building One-stop office. When the form's information is entered you will receive an email with your UA ID #. 

Next to the registration office you can take your new UA ID# to the Bursar/Student Cashier for a Whale Card to be printed. The initial Whale Card is free. If lost there is a $20 fee so hold onto you card.

I have/may have been a UA student before

If you can't remember your UA ID#, you may be able to find it with ELMO. This tool can be used if you may already have a UA ID# but are not sure or you have forgotten it. This tool has several options, #3 being the most likely choice, for finding your UA ID# if it exists. You may also call (907) 796-6100 for assistance.