Student ID (Tower) Card

Matriculated degree-seeking students, are issued an SJSU Tower Card at no addtional cost. Open University and Special Session students may be eligible to receive a university card based on their program delivery type.

SJSU Online students must visit the SJSU Online page to view addtional instructions on how to receive your Tower Card.

Student cards are issued at the Tower Card windows in the Bursar’s Office located in the Student Services Center.

Staff and faculty cards are issued at the University Personnel office located in the South Garage (go to the Parking Services lobby, and take the elevator to the third floor). For any questions or assistance, please contact University Personnel at university-personnel@sjsu.edu.

Students must present a valid state driver's license, DMV state ID, passport, or other government-issued photo ID to verify their identity.

Gold Points

With your Tower Card, you never have to worry about carrying cash, credit cards or checks for some of your campus needs. Spartan Gold Points allow you to present your Tower Card to make your purchase. To purchase Gold Points now, visit Gold Points .

Additional Information

For more information, see Student ID (Tower) Card FAQs.