In order to release a UMBC Retriever Card to any person, a form of valid (non-expired), government-issued photo ID must be presented. Please note, you must have the original document in hand – photocopies and electronic photos of an ID are not accepted. The card will only be released to the designated cardholder family or friends may not pick up the card for you. The following are the various, acceptable forms of government-issued photo ID:
– Drivers license (domestic or foreign)
– Identification Card (domestic or foreign)
– Passport or passport card
– Employment Authorization Card
– Permanent Resident Card
– Military or Dependent ID
– Birth Certificate and any form of photo ID
Beginning at 4:00 PM on the day of your orientation, Retriever Card Center staff will be on-site at the Commons Main Street area for the distribution of pre-printed campus cards for those students who submitted a photo online and had it approved prior to your Orientation. If your Retriever Card is not picked up during orientation , it will be available for pickup during our normal business hours at our office (Monday – Friday 8:30 AM-4:00 PM). Students living in on-campus housing must have their Retriever Card in order to move into your residence hall.
Main Campus Faculty/Staff and Students (Non Orientation)
You may visit the Retriever Card Center and Mail Services office located in the University Center Building Room 112 to pick up your Retriever Card. Our office is located directly behind the Chick-Fil-A and Starbucks. The office is open Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm.
Your UMBC Retriever Card will be available for pick up from USG Auxiliary Services Office located on the first floor of the Biomedical Science and Engineering Building (Building IV), Room 1316 (behind elevators on first floor) shortly after the start of the Spring 2026 semester. If you would like to pick up your Retriever Card at the UMBC Main Campus, University Center Room 112, your card will be available Monday – Friday 8:30AM – 4:00PM. If you will be attending in-person orientation on the Main Campus, you will have the opportunity to pick up your Retriever Card on your orientation day.
If you have any questions regarding specifics about picking up your Retriever Card you can Click Here to submit an RT ticket to our office.