ID Center Welcome to the ID Center!
The ID Center is responsible for issuing all Point Park University cards. Come to the ID Center to get — or replace — your Pioneer Card.
Your Pioneer Card is the property of Point Park University. It is entrusted to each student, faculty and staff member while enrolled or employed with the University. The use of this card is governed by all Point Park University regulations and is not transferable. For more information, review the Student Handbook and the Cardholder Agreement.
Standard door access is assigned to Pioneer Cards in accordance with campus building operating hours. Requests for Pioneer Card access to additional areas should be directed to the ID Center coordinator by an administrator of the requested location. All requests are subject to review and approval. Access requests will generally receive an initial response within one business day.
Pioneer Card Overview
The Pioneer Card is the official identification card of Point Park University. Your Pioneer Card is essential to access campus locations, services
Valid government-issued photo identification is required in order to receive a Pioneer Card.
One Card, Many Uses
- Provides access to campus buildings.
- Serves as your library card.
- Pays for food on campus if you purchase a meal plan or flex dollars.
- Acts as your membership to the Student Center for the use of fitness equipment, fitness classes
and recreational spaces. - Admits you to campus activities and athletic events.
- Gives you free rides on University shuttles.
- Serves as a flash pass on Port Authority of Allegheny County buses, light rail
and inclines. You are entitled to a discounted, one-way Zone 1 fare of $1 on weekdays after 7 p.m. and all day on weekends and national holidays. - Grants you a student discount at various businesses, including shops, eateries
and museums.
There is no charge for your first Pioneer Card; however, there is a $25 charge for a replacement. A lost or mutilated card should be reported to the ID Center immediately. If found, an official University Pioneer Card can be dropped in any USPS mailbox; postage is guaranteed.
Online Photo Submission
We encourage all of the Point Park University community to use the online photo submission website at myphoto.pointpark.edu. Once your photo submission has been approved, the ID Center will contact you to make arrangements for pick up.
Ready to submit your photo? To log in, you will need your Point Park Domain Account username and password. Review the photo requirements and follow the on-screen instructions. All communications will be sent to your Point Park email account. Be sure to check your Point Park email account or myphoto.pointpark.edu to verify the status of your photo.
Important Reminders
- Copyright-Protected images will not be accepted.
- You will be required to upload a full-color image of your government-issued photo identification.
- Students: You must be registered for classes or we will not have an active record to attach your photo to the card.
- Employees: You must be fully processed by Human Resources or we will not have an active record to attach your photo to the card.
ID CENTER HOURS OF OPERATION*
New hours:
Fall and Spring Term Hours
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
ID Center is closed when the university observes recognized holidays
We recommend submitting your photo online using the online photo submission site myphoto.pointpark.edu. Your ID will be printed and waiting for pick up at the ID Center.
If IDs are needed outside these hours or for large groups of 10 or more, please contact the ID Center via email at idcenter@pointpark.edu or 412-392-8066 to make arrangements.
Note: The ID Center does not operate on national holidays. Please refer to the Academic Calendar to see dates of University Closure.
*These hours are subject to change.
Location
Frontier Hall 3rd Floor (100 Wood Street)
Contact:
ID Center Office
412-392-8066
idcenter@pointpark.edu