Guests

Members of the general public needing to pay for printing and copying services at university libraries may request a Cal 1 Guest Card at a university library public service desk or the university library Copy Center. For more information, please contact the Library Privileges Desk.

Cal 1 Guest Cards are to be used for payment transaction purposes only. They are not a form of official campus identification and cannot be used to gain access into Berkeley facilities.

Uses for Cal 1 Guest Cards

• Adding Cal 1 Card funds
• Using Cal 1 Card funds for university library printing and copying services as well as at other locations where these funds are accepted
• Reviewing transaction history 
• Checking Cal 1 Card fund balance

Adding Cal 1 Card funds to Cal 1 Guest Cards

• Your first deposit of Cal 1 Card funds to a Cal 1 Guest Card account must be a minimum of $5. An additional one-time $1 card setup fee will also be charged. The $1 setup fee will be waived for an initial deposit of $20 or more. 
• After your initial deposit, you may continue to add funds (minimum of $5 at a time) to your Cal 1 Guest Card account at any time. 
• Funds may be added via either of the following options:
  • Using a credit/debit card online anytime
    or
  • Using cash in person at the Housing Cashiers Office
    2610 Channing Way (2nd floor)
    Tuesday – Thursday 10am – 4pm

Cal 1 Guest Cardholder responsibilities

• Record your card number for future reference in case your card is ever lost or stolen. Transfer of balances associated with a card that is lost or stolen can only be transferred if the cardholder is able to provide the number for the lost card.
• Secure your card to mitigate the possibility for loss or theft.
• Report your card lost or stolen to protect the account balance. Reports can be made by providing your Cal 1 Guest Card number in person at the Cal 1 Card Office, by emailing cal1card@berkeley.edu, or by calling 1 (866) 2UCBCARD. Once you provide your Cal 1 Guest Card number and report your card is missing, you assume no further liability for unwarranted usage. Cal 1 Card staff will deactivate the account balance as soon as possible after the report is made.
• Request a replacement Cal 1 Guest Card at no cost, subject to a minimum balance. If you had a balance on a lost or stolen Cal 1 Guest Card, request fund transfer to the account associated with the replacement Cal 1 Guest Card by providing both Cal 1 Guest Card numbers in person at the Cal 1 Card Office, by emailing cal1card@berkeley.edu, or by calling 1 (866) 2UCBCARD. 

Refunds

There are no refunds for Cal 1 Guest Card balances.