Card Uses
Hokie Passport Account
The Hokie Passport Account is a debit account and allows wage personnel to access university vending, bookstores, dining centers, as well as numerous retail locations on and off campus. This debit account also allows users to print at Computer Labs. All Hokie Passport ID cards have an activated Hokie Passport Account. Deposits for the Hokie Passport Account are accepted in the Hokie Passport Office, 100 Student Services Building, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Cash and checks are accepted. You can also make deposits online under the "Personal Info" tab at MyVT. Deposits may also be made at the cash to card machines at these locations:
- Hokie Grill in Owens Hall
- Math Emporium
- Squires Student Center, entrance near Henderson Lawn
- Student Services Building, entrance near ATM
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- Hokie Grill in Owens Hall
- Math Emporium
- Squires Student Center, entrance near Henderson Lawn
- Student Services Building, entrance near ATM
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Dining Dollars
All Hokie Passport ID cards have an activated Dining Dollars account. Dining Dollars is an optional debit account which allows wage personnel to purchase food in the Student Programs Dining Centers. Deposits in the form of cash and checks are accepted for Dining Dollars at the Hokie Passport Office, 100 Student Services Building, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You may also make deposits online under the "Personal Info" tab at MyVT or at the cash to card machines located in West End Market.
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Dining Center Access
Wage personnel wishing to eat in Dining Centers have three options: The Hokie Passport Account, Dining Dollars or cash (see above). Your Hokie Passport ID functions as your dining card in all dining centers operated by Student Programs. The cashier will swipe your card and the amount of your purchase will be automatically deducted depending on which account you choose.
Bus Pass
You will need to show your Hokie Passport ID before boarding the Blacksburg Transit.
War Memorial Gym Access
Your card will be used at readers for access to this facility. Wage personnel are not allowed to use McComas Gym.
Library Privileges
Your Hokie Passport ID can be used to check out items and to use resources at the university libraries.`
Parking Permit Verification
You will need to show your Hokie Passport ID when purchasing a parking permit.
Lab Access
Wage personnel who wish to print at one of the many computer labs on campus must have a Hokie Passport Account to pay for printing. Access to many labs is through a card reader accessed with your Hokie Passport ID card.
Building Access
Entry into some buildings after hours is by card access.