Hokie Passport
What is it?
_There is a reason the university named the card the Hokie Passport. It gives you, as a Hokie, access to everything you need on campus. The money on your meal plan is accessed through your Hokie Passport.
The card can be used as a debit card. Each student has an account associated with their Hokie Passport where they can put money to use around Blacksburg. Many businesses around campus accept the Hokie Passport as a form of payment. For a list of participating vendors, click here. To put money onto your Hokie Passport, which is a separate account from your meal plan, go to www.my.vt.edu and log in with your PID and password. Then, click on “Personal Info” on the horizontal menu on the top, left side of the page. From there, look on the right side of the page and find the Hokie Passport box. Click on the “Make Deposit” option and follow the instructions on the deposit site. Access www.my.vt.edu or www.hokiepassport.vt.edu to check the balance on your Hokie Passport and on your meal plan. |
Top Reasons to Carry It
_1. Dorm Access – You use your HP to get into your dorm by swiping it through a card reader beside the door.
2. Meals – You use your HP every time you eat in a dining hall because it holds the money on your meal plan. You will hand the cashier your HP to pay for your food. He or she will then give you a receipt that displays the remaining balance on your meal plan. 3. Library Services – To check out materials at the library, you present your HP to the attendant. Also, to print at the library, you need to use the money in the debit account of your Hokie Passport. 4. ID Number – The first few weeks of class, before you have your ID number memorized, you will need your HP to fill in those tedious bubble sheets for tests. 5. Bus – Since you pay a transportation fee in your tuition that covers the bus fare for the Blacksburg Transit, you don’t have to pay when you ride the bus. Just be sure to have your HP ready to show to the driver. 6. Gym – To use the various gym facilities on campus, you must swipe your HP. It will allow you to do everything from using the elliptical to borrow a basketball to reserve a wallyball court. 7. Student Discounts – Various vendors around Blacksburg will provide a discount to students if they show their HP when purchasing. For example, Moe’s will give you a dollar off of an entrée that is $6.00 or more. |