Legal Stuff
Terms and Conditions

CAMPUS CARD ACCOUNTS

• Accept deposits of any amount except:
  • Web based myumbc minimum deposit is $10.
  • Cash-to-Card machines only accept paper money in denominations of $1, $5, $10, and $20.
• Are not subject to cash withdrawal.
  • Adjustments can only be made by credit to the individual cardholder’s account (No Cash Refunds).
• Are not subject to services charges except as may be noted herein.
• Are refundable ONLY under the following conditions:
  • Upon graduation or separation from UMBC.
  • Compliance with stated procedures.
  • Payment of required fees.
• Do not earn interest.
• Balances carry forward as long as enrollment or employment at UMBC is maintained except:
  • Meal plans and associated flex dollars are time limited, terminating agreements that expire at semester end.
• Remain in force and subject to use at cardholder’s risk until reported as lost or stolen and deactivated in accordance with stated procedures.
• Balance restoration is limited to the amount present at the time of card deactivation.

DEPOSITS

• Campus Cashier Office
  • Located in the Administration Building, 3rd floor.
  • Accepts cash, checks, traveler’s checks, money orders and credit cards.
• Cash-to-Card Machines.
• Are found in the Commons, Library, ECS Bldg., The Comm_Store and The Spot.
• Accept paper money only: $1, $5, $10 and $20 denominations.
• On the UMBC homepage.
• Under myumbc, ‘Business Services’ or ‘Resources for’’ Parents.
• Accepts most credit/debit cards under the Visa or MasterCard logo. A convenience fee (service charge) applies.
  • Checks returned as uncollectible are subject to established UMBC collection policy, including fees and possible civil remedies.

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of their card account, which is like cash and must be treated as such.
• Maintaining account security:
  • Account accessibility is restricted to the cardholder and is not transferable under any circumstance. (see Card Forfeiture)
• Immediately reporting a lost or stolen card upon discovery.
• By use of the Campus Card account, the cardholder agrees to be subject to all rules, regulations, polices and procedures specified by UMBC. UMBC reserves the right to cancel the agreement in the event an individual violates any such rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures or breaches in any way any term or condition of this agreement.

CARD REPLACEMENT

• A card replacement fee of $15.00 is assessed for cards:
  • Lost or otherwise not in possession of the cardholder.
  • Stolen and not substantiated by a police report.
  • Rendered unusable by negligence, abuse or misuse.
• No charge is assessed due to replacement for:
  • Defect in material or fabrication.
  • Normal and customary wear.
  • Documented theft.
• Issuance of a replacement card terminates the original card.

CARD FORFEITURE

• The Campus Card remains the property of UMBC and must be surrendered immediately if:
  • Found in use by anyone other than the cardholder.
  • Requested by an agent of UMBC in a position of authority.
  • Requested by the Campus Card Office.
• Actions associated with card forfeiture may result in the initiation of judicial proceedings in accordance with existing campus policies.
• Card reinstatement is contingent upon compliance with all pertinent UMBC rules and regulations.

INACTIVE ACCOUNTS

• An account shall be deemed inactive by way of the following two conditions:
  • Cardholder is no longer actively associated with UMBC.
  • No account transactions have occurred for 6 consecutive months.
• Inactive accounts shall be closed:
  • Existing balance accounts shall be maintained but subject to a monthly, non-refundable fee of twenty-five cents per month.
  • Zero balance accounts shall be subject to termination.
• Upon request, closed accounts may be made active:
  • Existing procedures must be followed.
  • Balance restoration subject to remaining value and applicable fees.

Account Refunds

• Refunds are only granted upon separation from UMBC.
  • Cardholders are encouraged to plan ahead and expend remaining funds on campus prior to separation.
• Refund initiation is subject to a $15.00 processing fee.
• All established procedures must be followed by the cardholder:
  • Request must be made in writing to the Campus Card Office.
  • Proof of separation must accompany the written request.
  • All requests must be received within six months of the date of separation.
  • Refund checks are mailed to the cardholder’s permanent address.
  • Refunds are issued by the State Comptrollers Office, typically within 6 - 8 weeks of the request.

FUTURE CHANGES IN TERMS AND CONDITIONS REGULATING USE OF THE CAMPUS CARD WILL APPLY TO ALL CARDS IN CIRCULATION AND USE AT THAT TIME AND WILL SUPERCEDE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN EFFECT AT THE TIME THE CARD WAS ACQUIRED.