Cal 1 Card is designed to make daily activities and access on campus effective and versatile while keeping your data secure. Your card will be the only way to access most campus services and benefits. You also have the option of adding funds to your card for use at select locations.
Identity Verification
As the official campus ID, the Cal 1 Card identifies your photo, name, ID number, affiliation, and eligibility for access to standard and optional University services and spaces, on and off campus.
Building Access
The Cal 1 Card may be authorized as a “key” for several locked buildings on campus. Card-key administrators in the respective buildings manage the corresponding permissions. Card-key access authorizations to residential housing unit entrances are automated based on an existing residential housing contract. If you don’t know whom to contact or if you require troubleshooting assistance after receiving authorization(s) to a campus building location, email: fs-eaccesscontrol@berkeley.edu.
Card-key access authorizations to residential housing unit entrances are automated based on an existing residential housing contract. If you require troubleshooting assistance related to card-key access in the residential housing units, email cal1card@berkeley.edu or visit the Cal 1 Card office.
Berkeley Dining Meal Plan and Flex Dollar Access
If you purchase a Berkeley Dining meal plan, your meal swipes and flex dollars will be accessed by swiping your Cal 1 Card at select Dining locations. You can also view the balance of your Berkeley Dining flex dollars through the Cal 1 Card portal. Berkeley Dining meal plans are available to students, employees, and eligible affiliates. See Berkeley Dining meal plans to learn more.
Adding Funds Outside of Berkeley Dining
You may also add funds (in addition to funds for Berkeley Dining) to your Cal 1 Card account to pay for goods and services at select campus locations outside of Berkeley Dining, like printing at the libraries or purchasing items from the Cal Student Store. Learn where to use your Cal 1 Card funds.
Transportation
The Cal 1 Card can be used to access Bear Transit, UC Berkeley’s shuttle system. Eligible students at Berkeley are also provided with free access to AC Transit through a separate card, the Student AC Transit EasyPass. Note: The Student AC Transit EasyPass is distributed to eligible students in tandem with their Cal 1 Card but is managed through Parking and Transportation.
Campus Services
Use your Cal 1 Card to access: Recreation & Wellbeing Membership privileges (all students and employees/affiliates who are members), University Libraries, the Campanile, the Berkeley Art Museum, and more.
University Libraries
Use your Cal 1 Card to access privileges at the University Libraries, such as checking out books, reserving study rooms, and using photocopiers and printers. Privileges vary depending on affiliation type and are determined by Library Management – please contact the Library Privileges Desk with any questions.
Campus Recreation
All students and employees/affiliates who are paid members can use their Cal 1 Card to access the Recreational Sports Facility (RSF).
Discounts
Use your Cal 1 Card to get discounts in the campus bookstore and Cal Performances, and free admission at the Berkeley Art Museum (with the exception of UC Extension students).
