Ram Card

All members of the Suffolk community are required to have a Ram Card for identification purposes. The RAM Card is your Suffolk photo ID and grants you access to campus buildings, such as academic halls, student residences, and the library, as well as the ability to pay for purchases both on campus and off, such as Café 73 and our various off campus merchants.

GET Service Portal

Visit the GET Service Portal to access your accounts, add funds, and check balances associated with your Ram Card. You can also report your card as lost or stolen and order food at on-campus dining halls.

Access the GET Service Portal

ID & Access

Suffolk University Police issue Suffolk ID cards (branded as Ram Cards) to all incoming students and employees. Students must carry ID cards at all times and present them upon the request of a Suffolk University official. ID cards are property of Suffolk University and are not transferable. Follow this link for more information about Security Access and ID cards.

Your Ram Card contains essential information such as your student ID number, library card number, and more! Ram Cards are required to access campus buildings, utilize meal plans, print on-campus, access residential laundry facilities, and more.

Read more about Suffolk University’s ID Card policy here: CAS & SBS  | Law

Student Accounts

Your Ram Account is a stored-value, declining-balance account linked to your Ram Card. You can use it to make on- and off-campus purchases at select vendors. You can easily add funds to your Ram Account online. This account is open to all commuter and resident students, faculty, and staff. Ram Account funds can be used at participating locations—both on or off campus—and they are available as long as you are an active member of the Suffolk community. It is the convenient, cashless way to pay!

You do not need to sign up for a Ram Account—the minute you join the Suffolk community, you automatically have one. Once you’ve added funds to your Ram Account, you’re ready to start swiping your Ram Card as you would a debit card.

Student Account Descriptions

Ram Cards contain four student accounts, Ram Account, Café Cash, meal plans, and Print Bucks. Each of the four student accounts has its own designated purpose. Funds are not transferrable between accounts, are not available for withdrawal, and are not refundable.

Food Points

Food Points are your meal plan funds. Funds can only be used at on-campus dining halls for food purchases only. Only residential students are eligible for meal plans. Meal plan funds roll over from fall to spring semester and expire after the spring semester ends. Meal plans are listed as ‘Food Points’ in the GET Portal.

Café Cash

Funds can only be used at on-campus dining halls for food purchases only. Café Cash is open to both residential and commuter students. A 10% bonus is added into the account when funds are added. Café Cash does not expire.

Print Bucks

Funds can only be used for on-campus printing purchases through an on-campus printing station. Students are allotted a set amount of funds per academic year by the university. Print Bucks expire at the end of the academic year.

Ram Account

Funds can be used for any type of purchase and can be used at all on-campus locations and all participating off-campus locations. Students, Faculty, and Staff are able to use RAM Account. Ram Account is the only account that can be used to make purchases off-campus. Ram Account funds do not expire.

Terms and Conditions

You may pay for purchases using Ram Account funds as long as you are a member of the Suffolk community. Ram Account funds roll over from semester to semester and from year to year. There are no fees associated with the Ram Account. Ram Account funds, however, are not available for cash withdrawal. Upon graduating from or leaving Suffolk University, or after 24 months of inactivity, you will forfeit any remaining Ram Account funds. Ram Account deposits are nonrefundable.

How to Add Funds

  • Online via GET Service Portal - Deposit funds into your Ram Account online using a credit or debit card. Funds deposited online are credited to your Ram Account immediately. Parents can add funds to your student's Ram Account online. First, click the parent link. Next, enter two zeros, followed by your student's seven digit student ID number. Then, select the amount you wish to deposit
  • Cash - Cash may be deposited at a Value Port located on the third floor of the Sawyer Building. Check and credit card deposits can be made at Student Account Services located at 73 Tremont St., 6th floor. Checks must be made payable to Suffolk University
  • Checks - If mailing a check, include the student’s name and ID number, and mail it to:

Student Account Services
c/o John Connors
73 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02108

Credit card deposits through Student Account Services require a signature and must be made in person. Such deposits will be credited to your Ram Account within 2-3 business days.

Register for the GET Service Portal

  1. Access the GET service portal via https://get.cbord.com/suffolk/full/login.php.
  2. Click on “Sign up now!” and follow the instructions. Please note, you must add two zeros (00) in front of your student ID number for the system to recognize it.
  3. You will then have to confirm your account. GET Funds will send an email to the email address you provide.
  4. Open the email and confirm your account by clicking on the link in the email.
  5. Log in to your account with the email you registered.

Recommended Budget

There are numerous factors to consider when deciding the initial amount of money you would like to deposit into your Ram Account, such as:

  • Do you live on campus?
  • How many meals/snacks a day will you be eating while on campus?
  • Will you be making purchases at the bookstore?

Please note that all funds will roll over from semester to semester and from year to year. If you don't use all your money this semester, you always can in the next one!

Recommended Budget Range Low-Range Top-Range
Textbooks $500 $1,500
Dining/Snacks $100 $1,000
Laundry $0 $100
Misc./copiers $20 $200
Total $620 $2,800

Monitor Spending

For detailed account activity, as well as balance information, log in to the GET Service Portal. Additionally, each time you make an off-campus purchase, your receipt will include your current balance. Upon request, on-campus cashiers will also provide receipts with balances. Balance information and transaction histories are available at Student Account Services, on the 6th Floor of 73 Tremont St, by calling 617-573-8407, and by email at [email protected]

Lost or Stolen Card

Step 1 – Report Ram Card as Lost or Stolen using the GET Service Portal or report it to a Security Officer at any building entrance. You must obtain a new Ram Card from Suffolk University Police. This card will be activated the moment you receive it. Once you have done so, your old card will be deactivated.

Step 2 – Pay the fee for a replacement card. The fee to replace an IDs is $25. Use the form to make a payment.

Please enter the following information and continue to make your payment.

Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*)

Step 3 – Pick up your new ID card at Samia Academic Center or David J. Sargent Hall.

Card Replacement Policies

  • The fee to replace an IDs is $25.
  • All payments must be made online using a credit card.
  • No ACH payments will be accepted online.
  • Payment must be made before a new ID card will be issued to you.
  • Once payment is made please print out the confirmation sheet or email the confirmation page to yourself. This page will include the transaction number and the date and time that the payment was made. You will need to supply this information to the security officer in order to get a new ID. The security officer will check this information before issuing a new card to make sure that you are within a 48 hours’ time frame. If you do not pick up your new ID within the 48 hours’ time frame, you will have to pay an additional $25.
  • Pick up your new card:
    • Samia Academic Center Lobby: 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. 7 Days a Week
    • Law School Lobby: 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. 7 Days a Week

If there is no officer present, please call SUPD Dispatch at 617-573-8333.

GET Rewards

The GET Rewards program offers students, faculty, staff and alumni exclusive rewards benefits for using their Ram Card. The program offers rewards points that can be redeemed for prizes when you add funds to your Ram Account or Café Cash. GET Rewards is only available through the GET Mobile app.

Earning

To begin earning points, you must opt-in to the program through the GET app. Some users may be automatically opted-in. To verify if you’ve been opted in, open the GET app and scroll down to the Rewards section. Click the Rewards page to opt-in. Click ‘Opt-In’ on the pop-up when prompted. If you can view the list of prizes, you’ve been successfully opted-in.

Once you’ve opted in, one rewards point (RP) for each dollar deposited ($1 = 1RP) to either Café Cash or Ram Account will be earned to redeem towards prizes. Rewards Points (RP) are redeemed towards prizes and are relinquished at the time of redemption. Rewards Points accrue overnight, so points will appear in the user’s account the following day.

Redeeming

Once you’ve accumulated enough points to redeem a prize, you can redeem your points through the GET Mobile app Rewards page. Select the prize you want to redeem, and hit ‘Redeem’. Some rewards, such as Cafe Cash gift cards, are automated and will process immediately within the system. Other rewards, such as blankets, tumblers, and movie tickets, must be picked up at the HUB Desk during scheduled pickup hours. Once you claim your prize, you will notified via email when your prize is ready to be picked up. To view prizes and rewards tiers, check out the Rewards page in the GET Mobile app.

Advertised prizes are subject to availability, may change without notice and have no cash value. Suffolk University reserves the right to substitute any prize or any portion of a prize should the advertised item become unavailable. GET Rewards program may be terminated at any time w/out notice. Program termination will void any points earned but not yet redeemed.

Participant grants permission to use their names, characters, photographs, and likenesses in connection with the promotion of this program and waive any claims to royalty, right, or remuneration for such use.

By participating in this program, each participant and winner waives any and all claims or actions of any kind against Suffolk University, its employees, agents, and affiliates for any personal injury, damages, or loss which may occur from the use of any prize.

Participating Locations

Cafe on the Common 150 Tremont 617-305-2511
Smith Cafe 20 Somerset 617-573-8683
Cafe Three Miller Hall 617-305-2896
Smart Market Sawyer Cafe 617-573-8315
73 Tremont Cafe 73 Tremont St. 617-725-4160
Court St. Cafe 1 Court St. 617-223-4470
The Hub 20 Somerset Street 1st Floor 617-994-4225
Laundry Facilities 10 West, 150 Tremont, Miller Hall, One Court  
NESAD Copiers 8 Ashburton Pl
617-573-8785
Sawyer Library Copier 73 Tremont St., 3rd floor 617-994-4225
Suffolk Bookstore 120 Tremont St. 617-305-6221

7-Eleven 125 Tremont St.  617-482-6209
 
Back Deck 2 West St. 617-670-0320  
Bakey 151 Tremont St. 617-670-0114  
Blaze Pizza 123 Stuart St. 617-297-9586  
Boloco 176 Boylston St.
617-778-6772  
CVS 191 Stuart St. 617-406-2991  
CVS 333 Washington St. 617-742-0783  
CVS 631 Washington St. 617-338-0128  
EatStreet.com ONLINE Local, Independent Restaurant Options!
El Jefe's 80 Boylston St. 617-936-3610
Fajitas & 'Ritas 25 West St. 617-426-1222  
Grubhub ONLINE Order for Delivery or Pickup!  
Insomnia Cookies 61 Bromfield St. 617-431-2494  
KS Variety 8-A Beacon St. 617-523-6867  
Lambert's Marketplace 140 Tremont St. 617-338-6500  
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes 140 Tremont St. 857-277-0176  
Sabroso Taqueria 2 Center Plaza (facing the courthouse) 617-764-3650  
Sal's Pizza 150 Tremont St. 617-227-1010  
Tasty Burger 48 Winter St.  TEMPORARILY CLOSED  
Zen Japanese Grill & Sushi Bar 21A Beacon St. 617-371-1230  

*Coming Soon!

More merchants coming soon!

Merchant of the Week

During the semester, every week there is a featured off campus merchant where students can use their Ram card at the participating location for a chance to win tickets, prizes etc.!

Merchant of the Week is featured on all Suffolk Ram Card social media pages on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Email newsletters are sent to your official Suffolk university email address.

The HUB at Suffolk University

The HUB Desk is the spot for campus information, student services, and more. Located in the lobby of Samia Academic Center, HUB are available to answer questions, provide directions, and sell tickets to events on and off-campus. Information about Ram Card and Off-Campus Merchants is also available. The HUB Program is a student employment program that oversees the HUB Info Center, as well as campus events and marketing for Ram Card. Learn more about The HUB here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ram Cards contain four student accounts, Ram Account, Café Cash, meal plans, and Print Bucks. Each of the four student accounts has its own designated purpose. Funds are not transferrable between accounts, are not available for withdrawal, and are not refundable.

Ram Account – Funds can be used for any type of purchase and can be used at all on-campus locations and all participating off-campus locations. Students, Faculty, and Staff are able to use RAM Account. Ram Account is the only account that can be used to make purchases off-campus. Ram Account funds do not expire.

Café Cash – Funds can only be used at on-campus dining halls for food purchases only. Café Cash is open to both residential and commuter students. A 10% bonus is added into the account when funds are added. Café Cash does not expire.

Meal plans – Funds can only be used at on-campus dining halls for food purchases only. Only residential students are eligible for meal plans. Meal plan funds roll over from fall to spring semester and expire after the spring semester ends. Meal plans are listed as ‘Food Points’ in the GET Portal.

Print Bucks – Funds can only be used for on-campus printing purchases through an on-campus printing station or Papercut. Students are allotted a set amount of funds per academic year by the university. Print Bucks expire at the end of the academic year.

Deposit funds into your Ram Account online using a credit or debit card. Funds deposited online are credited to your Ram Account immediately.

Parents, add funds to your student's Ram Account online. First, click the parent link. Next, enter two zeros, followed by your student's seven digit student ID number. Then, select the amount you wish to deposit.

Cash may be deposited at a Value Port located on the third floor of the Sawyer Building. Check and credit card deposits can be made at Student Account Services located at 73 Tremont St., 6th floor. Checks must be made payable to Suffolk University.

If mailing a check, include the student’s name and ID number, and mail it to:

Student Account Services
c/o John Connors
73 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02108

Credit card deposits through Student Account Services require a signature and must be made in person. Such deposits will be credited to your Ram Account within one business day.

Meal plans are declining balance accounts designed for on-campus dining. If you are a resident student, you can use your Ram Card at Suffolk’s dining halls to pay with your meal plan. Only residential students are eligible for meal plans. Meal plan funds are designated for use at on-campus dining locations only, roll over from fall to spring semester, and expire annually. Meal plan funds are non-transferable.

Ram Account is open to all Suffolk University students, both commuters and residents, as well as faculty and staff. Ram Account funds can be used at all participating locations on and off-campus as long as you are at Suffolk. Ram Account funds are non-transferable.

Grubhub is an online food ordering and delivery service platform that is available throughout the US. The restaurant options vary from breakfast to midnight snacks with Mexican, Chinese, Mediterranean, and many other cuisines. With one click, there will be options for different restaurants near you based on your location anywhere in the US. Take advantage of the Grubhub+ monthly subscription that offers free unlimited food delivery for a monthly fee. Visit Grubhub for student membership deals.

How to Add Ram Account
Suffolk University students can pay for Grubhub orders using their Ram Card. To set up your account, go through the following instructions:

  • Download and create accounts for the Grubhub and GET app on your mobile device.
  • Open the Grubhub app and click "Account" at the bottom of the screen; then click "Campus Dining".
  • Enter "Suffolk University" as your campus and enter your affiliation to Suffolk on the next page.
  • Following the on-screen prompts, click "Add campus card" and enter your GET username and password. Note, you should receive a pop-up indicating the success of adding your card.

You can now use your Ram Card to pay for orders on Grubhub. Be sure to select "Ram Card" as your payment method.

Funds will be taken out of Ram Account tender.

For more questions, contact Suffolk University Campus Card Services via email or phone on 617-573-8407; or visit us at the Hub Desk at 20 Somerset St, Boston.

Funds from all student accounts are not transferrable between accounts, are not available for withdrawal, and are not refundable.

Student Advantage (SA) is a popular savings program that offers local and national discounts, both online and in stores. Participating merchants include Target, Apple, Ben & Jerry’s, AMC Theaters, and other local shops and restaurants, with discounts ranging from 10% to 50%. Instead of carrying a separate Student Advantage card, Suffolk students who purchase a membership can add this service directly onto their Ram Card.

How to Add SA to your Ram Card

  • Sign up online
  • Go to Student Accounts Office located at 73 Tremont St., 6th floor to have the Student Advantage logo and your membership number printed on the back of your Ram Card
    You can also email or call us at 617-573-8407
  • Activate your SA Ram Card
  • Start saving!

More Information

For more information on specific discounts, deals, and participating merchants visit Student Advantage. For deal hunting on-the-go, download the "My Deals" Student Advantage mobile app from the app store.

If your Ram Card with Student Advantage is lost or stolen, bring your new Ram Card to Student Accounts to have the SA logo and number reprinted on it at no charge. If you enroll in this discount program, you will enjoy savings around town. We will make sure your Ram Card is ready to be used so you can save.

The Suffolk University community is taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint and its paper consumption with the adoption of Operation Paper Cut.

Similar to its peer institutions, Suffolk will provide a printing allotment of 500 pages per semester (in the form of a $25 credit to your RAM Suffolk University ID card) to each student enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Sawyer Business School (Boston campus only). You will be allowed to roll over any unused amounts from your printing allotment from the fall semester to the spring semester.

How It Works

  1. Print your job from the computer
  2. You will get a pop-up box showing the number of pages you are about to print and the total cost of the print job.
  3. Click "OK"
  4. You will get another pop-up box stating that your print job has been sent to a printer
  5. Click "OK"
  6. Go over to the release station and click on "Print Job"
  7. Swipe your RAM (Suffolk University ID) Card
  8. Select your print job (you may sort print jobs by user name, computer name or document name)
  9. Click “Print”
  10. Pick up your documents from the printer.

Replenishing Your Printing Allowance

If you run out of your printing allowance, your RAM account will be automatically billed. If you do not have funds in your RAM account, you can deposit funds electronically using a credit card.

Alternately, you can deposit cash in a ValuePort, located just outside of the Student Services HUB.

Problems or Questions?

If you encounter a problem, check first with a lab monitor or librarian. For any technical difficulties, please contact the Suffolk University Helpdesk via email or at 617-557-2000.

Connect with Ram Card

Ram Card, The HUB, Access Control, Off-Campus Merchants and more are managed by Campus Card Services.

Locations

  • The HUB Desk - Samia Academic Center, 20 Somerset Street, 1st Floor Lobby, Boston, MA 02108
  • Sawyer Library Help Desk – 73 Tremont Street, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA 02108 (located inside the Sawyer Library)
  • Sargent Hall Help Desk – David J. Sargent Hall, 120 Tremont Street, 6th Floor, Boston, MA 02108 (located inside the Computer Lab behind the ITS Service Desk)
  • Ridgeway Office - Ridgeway Building, 148 Cambridge Street, 4th floor, Boston, MA 02114

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