In order to receive a Northeastern Husky Card, you must present valid government photo identification such as a passport or license. High school IDs, birth certificates, bank cards, social security cards, etc. are not accepted. Any University employee has the right to deny the issuance of a Husky Card if they question your true identity.
New students will Husky Cards at their Orientations. Their Husky Cards will remain active until graduation or withdrawal from the University. Medical and disciplinary leaves of absence will also cause the Husky Card to be temporarily deactivated until the medical or disciplinary leave is lifted.
Full-time faculty and staff can receive their cards at the start of their hire and the card will not expire until they have left the University or retired. Faculty and staff will continue to use their employee Husky Card even if registered for classes. Certain access to labs requires special email permission from the Husky Card Office from those in charge of the labs.
For all part-time employees, contractors, visiting scholars, research assistants, or any other University affiliates, a Husky Card Authorization form is required in order to receive their card. Northeastern affiliate cards will expire August 31 of the year your Husky Authorization form is processed.
All Northeastern Alumni are eligible for an Alumni Husky Card. Alumni will be verified by the University Registrar at the time of pick-up for their card.
If your Husky Card has expired, you will need to fill out a Husky Card Authorization form with the proper signatures in order for the renewal of your card to be processed.