CatCard Facts |
The CatCash debit account available on the CatCard allows purchases at soft drink vending, snack vending, laundry machines, the University Bookstore, the University Print Shop, the University Center, University Health Services, IT Services and any on-campus food service location. The CatCard may also be used in copiers located in Hunter Library and Hinds University Center. Funds can be added to your CatCash account at any time. Funds can be deposited at the One-Stop Student Services Center counter located on the 1st floor of Killian Annex. You can also add funds to your CatCash account at one of the Add-Value machines located in Hunter Library or the University Center or online by use of a credit or debit card at Add CatCash On-Line. On-line deposits to a CatCash account should be applied within one hour. Unused dollars left in a CatCash debit account remain in the account until you graduate or withdraw from the University. Unused dollars left in an employee's account will be carried forward until the conclusion of employment. A refund may be may be obtained upon request by a student or by an employee at any time. Requests for refunds are processed at the One-Stop Student Services Center counter on 1st floor of Killian Annex. A processing fee of $5 will be charged for all refunds. Monies paid for campus food service plans are not transferable to the CatCash debit account. This means that unspent balances in a student's food service account may not be used for drink vending, copying, laundry machines or Bookstore purchases. CatCash debit balances can be spent at any campus food service location. When CatCash account funds are spent in the Bookstore tax will be charged, while tax is not charged on purchases in any of the food service locations. Unspent balances remaining on declining balance meal plans will carry over from Fall to Spring semester. Unspent balances remaining at the end of the Spring semester will revert back to the University. Students are allowed to transfer (sell) their declining balance meal points and board meals to other students. These transactions can be processed at the One-Stop Student Services Center counter located on the 1st floor of Killian Annex. Students may not transfer (sell) declining balance meal points or board meals to employees of the University. It is important to remember that if you purchase board meals from another student that those meals must be used during the semester in which they are purchased. Board Meals do not carry over from semester to semester. Several plans are available that make eating on campus convenient for resident students, commuter students, faculty, and staff. Contact ARAMARK Dining Services for more information, (828) 227-7396. The CatCard is the students' pass to attend athletic events at WCU at no charge. The CatCard allows students, faculty and staff to check books and other materials out of the Hunter Library on campus. The CatCard is also the key to entering the Fitness Center located in Reid Gym. A valid student CatCard will suffice for students. Faculty and Staff will be required to pay a per semester fee to utilize the Fitness Center. Beginning in fall 2006 students living in Residence Halls will also use the CatCard to gain entry to their Residence Hall. Students are responsible for safeguarding their CatCards. If a CatCard is lost, either accidentally or by theft, the card owner should give notification to the CatCard Office during normal business hours (8a.m. to 5 p.m.) Monday through Friday. After normal business hours or on weekends lost or stolen CatCards can be reported to the University Police by calling 227-7301. Upon notification, the lost card will be electronically deactivated, thereby preventing any further use. The University cannot accept responsibility for unauthorized use of a lost card prior to deactivation. For further information, comments or suggestions, please contact: WCU CatCard Office |
