A MavCARD is an essential part of campus life at UNO, providing access to services, facilities, and more. Follow these steps to get your MavCARD.
Instructions for Obtaining your MavCARD
To recieve a MavCARD, the following steps must be completed:
- Complete Human Resources new hire paperwork.
- Have an assigned NUID, NetID, and Personnel Number.
Obtaining a MavCARD In Person
To get a MavCARD, visit the MavCARD Services Office in MBSC 216. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., excluding university holidays. Wait times may be longer during busy times, especially at the start of the semester.
In-Person Process
Step 1: Present Your NUID Number and a Valid Photo ID.
The University requires a person’s photo and identity to be verified against an approved form of identification to issue a MavCARD. All forms of ID must be the original physical document. Photocopies or photos on a mobile device are not accepted.
- Provide ONE of the following (must include both your name and photo):
- Domestic or foreign driver’s license
- Military ID
- Domestic or foreign passport
- Any other state or government issued ID with your photo and name.
- If one does not have a government-issued ID, TWO forms of alternate identification must be presented (one must include both your name and photo):
- High school ID card
- School yearbook photo with your photo and name
- High school diploma
- Birth Certificate
- Medicare or Medicaid card with your name
- Permanent residence card
For questions on additional forms of identification, email unomavcardservices@unomaha.edu.
Note: MavCARDs are not considered a legal form of identification and are not to be used for purposes outside of the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Step 2: Take or Upload a Photo
A photo can be taken in the office or uploaded ahead of time through the MavCARD GET Mobile App.
Uploaded photos must meet MavCARD Photo Requirements and must be approved before a card can be printed. Submissions are manually reviewed by MavCARD Services staff and may take up to one full business day to process.
In general, photos must meet similar standards to a passport or driver’s license photo, and must be recent, in color, taken against a solid, light color background, and be a clear front-facing view with head and shoulders centered in frame. A neutral smile is acceptable, provided it does not heavily distort facial features.
If a photo does not meet requirements, a new one will be requested. Uploading a photo ahead of time does not automatically print a card.
Step 3: Receive Your MavCARD
Once information and identity are verified, the MavCARD will be printed and issued during the visit.
Obtaining a MavCARD Online
MavCARDs can be requested online and can either picked up in-person at the MavCARD Services office or mailed to an individual’s address.
Mail and Pick-Up Request Process
Step 1: Upload a Photo
Start by uploading a photo through the MavCARD GET Mobile App.
Uploaded photos must meet MavCARD Photo Requirements and must be approved before a card can be printed. Submissions are manually reviewed by MavCARD Services staff and may take up to one full business day to process.
In general, photos must meet similar standards to a passport or driver’s license photo, and must be recent, in color, taken against a solid, light color background, and be a clear front-facing view with head and shoulders centered in frame. A neutral smile is acceptable, provided it does not heavily distort facial features.
If a photo does not meet requirements, a new one will be requested. Uploading a photo ahead of time does not automatically print a card.
Step 2: Complete the Request Form
After submitting a photo, complete the MavCARD Services DocuSign Form and select a delivery method:
- Pick-Up in Office: MavCARD will be printed and available for pick-up in the MavCARD Services Office (MBSC 216).
- A valid photo ID is required to pick up the card.
- Mail to Provided Address: MavCARD will be printed and mailed to the address provided on the request form.
- Mailing delivery times vary and are not guaranteed.
Once submitted, requests are reviewed and processed within 5–7 business days. A confirmation email with the completed form will be sent once processing is complete. If a request is denied, a reason will be provided on the completed form, and a new form must be submitted after the issue is resolved.