U Card Office to Stop Accepting Checks Jan. 1, 2026

The U Card Office will operate reduced hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The goal of this program change is to remove vulnerabilities and create efficiencies within the University’s processes.

Students – join the hunt for Goldy's U Card for a chance to win one of three $50 prizes!

The U Card Office in Coffman Memorial Union will have extended hours to accomodate the beginning of the semester.

Coffman will be open regular hours while the St. Paul station will be closed.

Updates to the Gopher GOLD Account Terms and Conditions will be effective March 1, 2025.

Starting in late December and continuing through late January, you will notice some changes to the food and snack vending machines.

Beginning on Wednesday, May 29, the U Card Office is giving away fifty (50) Gopher GOLD prizes of $10!

The Gopher GOLD and Dining Dollars management system will undergo an upgrade to enhance reliability and security from March 4–6, 2024. During this time, you will not be able to use Dining Dollars and Gopher GOLD.

Students, Faculty, and Staff are invited to take part in Gopher GOLD bonus week the week of February 12, 2024! Get $5 in Gopher GOLD for every $50 you deposit up to $500 - make the most of your money on campus with this limited-time offer! In-person only.

Due to a software issue, Gopher GOLD inactivity fees will not be captured for February 2024.

The new U Card is a powerful tool to ensure that University community members have quick and easy access to vital mental health resources. 

We're thrilled to announce the launch of the Employee Transit Pass (ETP) for Twin Cities Campus employees. 

The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is proud to announce that it has been named the recipient of the National Association of Campus Card Users (NACCU) Best Video Award for 2023.

We're on a mission to make sure you never miss out on any of the fantastic deals and promotions from Gopher GOLD. Sign up here!

Beginning in fall 2022, more than 39,000 University of Minnesota students who pay a Transportation and Safety Fee gained access to a Universal Transit Pass (UTP).

To apply for a Huntington sponsorship, please review the information on the program website and complete the application form. The form must be completed 45 days prior to the event.

As approved by the Board of Regents in their June meeting, the U Card Office is initiating a fee schedule change for services relating to U Cards, the Gopher GOLD Program, department ID cards, and temporary access cards.

The U Card website has been redesigned and revamped to offer a stellar user experience for students, staff, parents, and guests to learn more about the U Card and Gopher GOLD, and take action regarding their cards.