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Obtaining a PennCard - Guests

Guests
Guests of the University of Pennsylvania may obtain a PennCard through the sponsorship of a University department. Please use the following procedure to obtain your Guest PennCard:

  • Bring a completed PennCard Request Form, along with a valid form of photo ID (driver's license, passport, etc.) to the PennCard Center.
  • You will then be issued a PennCard good until the date specified on the PennCard Request Form (not to exceed 1 year).
  • There is a $25.00 fee for the card and this charge may be paid by the cardholder by cash, check, Visa, Master Card or the PennCard Center will bill the cardholder's department as long as the proper 26-digit budget code is entered on the PennCard Request Form.
Consultants
Consultants retained by a University of Pennsylvania department may obtain a PennCard through the sponsorship of that department. Please use the following procedure to obtain your Consultant PennCard:
  • Bring a completed PennCard Request Form, along with a valid form of photo Id (driver's license, passport, etc.) to the PennCard Center.
  • You will then be issued a PennCard good until the date specified on the PennCard Request Form (not to exceed 1 year).
  • There is a $25.00 fee for the card and this charge may be paid by the cardholder by cash check, Visa, Master Card, or the PennCard Center will bill the cardholder's department as long as the proper 26-digit budget code is entered on the PennCard Request Form.
Contractors
Contractors retained by a University of Pennsylvania department may obtain a PennCard through the sponsorship of that department. Please use the following procedure to obtain your Contractor PennCard:
  • Bring a completed PennCard Request Form, along with a valid form of photo Id (driver's license, passport, etc.) to the PennCard Center.
  • You will then be issued a PennCard good until the date specified on the PennCard Request Form (not to exceed 1 year).
  • There is a $25.00 fee for the card and this charge may be paid by the cardholder by cash check, Visa, Master Card or the PennCard Center will bill the cardholder's department as long as the proper 26-digit budget code is entered on the PennCard Request Form.

Spouses/Partners
Spouses or Domestic Partners of University of Pennsylvania Students, regular Faculty, or Staff are entitled to a Spouse/Partner PennCard. Please review the Spouse/Partner Policy, use the following procedure to obtain a Spouse/Partner PennCard and fill out the Domestic Partner Approval Form:

  • Both the PennCard holder and the spouse or partner must come to the PennCard Center.
  • The PennCard holder must bring their valid PennCard and their spouse/partner must bring a valid form of photo Id (driver's license, passport, etc.) .
  • Bring documentation that shows proof of marriage or domestic partnership. Acceptable documentation (which must show the same last names or both last names) includes a marriage certificate, a shared lease, a shared bank or credit account or a passport coded for partner or spouse (J2 or F2). Staff or faculty may also present a form from Human Resources confirming domestic partnership.
  • A PennCard will be issued that will expire when the sponsoring PennCard holder's card expires.
  • There is a $25.00 charge for the card and this charge may be paid by cash, check Visa or Master Card by the cardholder.

Children/Dependents
Children or minor dependents of University of Pennsylvania Students, regular Faculty, or Staff are entitled to a Child/Dependent PennCard. Please use the following procedure to obtain a Child/Dependent PennCard:

  • Both the PennCard holder and the Child/Dependent must come to the PennCard Center.
  • The PennCard holder must bring their valid PennCard and their Child/Dependent must present a valid form of identification.
  • Bring documentation that shows proof of the Child/Dependent relationship with the sponsor.
  • A PennCard will be issued that will expire when the sponsoring PennCard holder's card expires.
  • There is a $25.00 charge for the card and this charge may be paid by cash, check Visa or Master Card by the cardholder.
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