You can get your Student ID Card First floor of the Mitchell Building 8:30 to 4:30 Monday-Friday. (301) 314-8240. Be sure when you receive your card it says "Graduate Student" and not just "Student" so you can receive discounts at participating restaurants and stores. The first card is free, but it's $20 to replace a lost, stolen or purposefully defaced cards (e.g., hole punch).

Before obtaining an ID card, you must be registered for classes and have proof of identity.

Terrapin Express is a pre-paid debit account that uses your student ID. You can use the money at various food vendors and vending machines on campus. You can activate your account at: 1109 South Campus Dining Hall, Mezzanine Level or McKeldin Library. $20 minimum deposit by credit card, cash or check. You can also check the amount remaining on your Terrapin Express card on-line. Check out the local restaurant meal plan, known as the University Meal Deal.
» Terrapin Express website

Cornerstone Restaurant:
Tuesday Nights
25% off dinner with the Grad Student ID as part of "College Park Appreciation Night"

Adele's Restaurant:
Monday - Thursday 4:30 - 8:00 p.m.
10% off dinner with Grad Student ID

Book Center:
Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m.
20% off merchandise (not including text books or software)

Food Co-op:
Wednesdays from 3-9:30 p.m.
15% off all merchandise

Hoff Theatre:
All Day Wednesday
Free small popcorn with movie on Wednesdays (one per ID)

Media Express:
All Day Wednesday
10% off original color 35mm or APS film (Konica only)

Ticket Office:
All Day Wednesday
10% off $5, $10, $20 phone cards and 25% off per semester
when renting a locker in the Stamp Student Union