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