Falcon Card

The Falcon Card

Beginning with the Fall 2010 Semester, all Franklin students will be required to have a Franklin College Switzerland Student ID Card: the Falcon Card. The Falcon Card will be a photo ID and will principally serve as a student's official Franklin identification both on-campus and in the surrounding community. Granting accessibility to Franklin College resources and demonstrating a student's affiliation with the college to external organizations, the Falcon Card will be an essential resource for every Franklin student.

The Falcon Card is an excellent addition to the variety of services provided to Franklin students, with multiple benefits in convenience and savings. Franklin is proud to offer this and other improvements to campus services as the community moves forward into the 2011-2012 academic year.

University Student ID

The Falcon Card will have a number of on-campus benefits and capabilities associated with student ID cards, such as library book check-in and check-out. Eventually, the card attributes will be expanded to access other campus services, like copy machines, vending machines, washer and dryers, etc. Off-campus, the Falcon Card will provide students worldwide recognition as university students, giving them access to discounts and privileges often afforded at retail establishments and for travel related purposes.

One of the greatest benefits of the Falcon Card is its use as a Franklin meal debit card. With the purchase of one of five debit card options, students have access to meals at Franklin dining facilities, including the Grotto and the North Campus Dining Hall. As Franklin expands dining options in the future, the card will include more choices.

Costs

All students are required to purchase a Falcon Card at an initial cost of CHF 30.00 ($30.00.) Replacement cards will cost CHF 50.00. If the card is lost or stolen, please notify the Office of Student Life or Dining Services, or simply send a message to falconcard@fc.edu immediately so a hold can be placed on the card balance. While the school will make every effort to minimize the loss of funds if the card is lost, the student is responsible for all debits to the card until a stop has been placed on the card.

Please Note: With the purchase of any one of five meal plan debit options on or before September 10, the cost of the initial card will be credited to your Franklin account.

For more information about meal plan options, please see Meal Plans. To pay by credit card,  please see Online Payments.