Gopher GOLD is money you can add to your U Card to make purchases all over campus using your U Card. The Gopher GOLD Account is the University of Minnesota declining balance account on the U Card — it is not a bank account.
- $1.00 in Gopher GOLD is equivalent to $1.00 in US Currency
- You do not need to sign up for your Gopher GOLD account. It is already available on your U Card
- You must have money in your account to spend it. You cannot overdraft or go negative. You can store up to $1000 in your Gopher GOLD account.
- Gopher GOLD is not just for students; staff and faculty can use it too!
Resources
Where to Use Financial Accounts on the U Card
Outlet | Gopher GOLD | Meal Plan | Dining Dollars | Student Account |
---|---|---|---|---|
Computer/Print Labs | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
SUA Convenience Stores | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Bowling Alleys/Gamerooms | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Library Printing | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Information Desks | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Copy & Print Centers | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
M Food Co. Locations | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
U of M Bike Center | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Vending Machines | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Weisman Art Shop | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
University Bookstores | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
U Card Office | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅* |
Postal Stations | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
Residential Dining Halls | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
Dining at Northrop | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ | ❌ |
Passport Office | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
*lost or replacement U Cards only