How do I prevent damage to my UCard?
Protect your UCard from physical damage: • Store you UCard in a protective casing, either the sleeve we gave you, or some other protective covering. (The University Store sells a variety of these.) This will prevent scratches to • Do not store your UCard where it might get scratched, e.g. with credit cards that have raised numbers. • Do not bend, crack, or otherwise alter the shape of your UCard. Often storing your card in your back pocket will result in warping your card. • Do not use your UCard as a tool. It is not an ice scraper! • Do not punch holes in your UCard. This is especially true of the new iClass cards, as they contain a smart chip and an embedded antenna in addition to the magnetic stripe. Damaging any of those three, you will need to purchase a replacement card. • Avoid exposing your UCard to extreme heat or cold. Protect your UCard from electronic damage: • Keep your UCard away from strong electrical fields, including computers, cell phones, etc. • Keep your UCard away
