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Start using Bulldog Bucks

To start using Bulldog Bucks, you must have a valid UGA ID card. If you don't have one, you can purchase one at the Card Office in the Tate Center. Once you have an ID, you'll need to come to our office to activate it for Bulldog Bucks. We are located on the Sanford Drive side of the University Bookstore. Activating your account is completely free and takes only a couple of minutes. Once you've activated your account, you can deposit money, set up online access, and use Bulldog Bucks on campus and all over town!

Deposit to your Bulldog Bucks account

Making deposits to your Bulldog Bucks account is a simple and secure process:

1. Log into the Student Deposit System and fill in your UGA MyID and password. This is the same ID and password you would use for your UGA Email.
2. Under "Make a Deposit Request", enter the amount you would like to charge in the boxes and click "Submit Charge". It is recommended that you leave the "Pay Bulldog Bucks first" box checked (see below).
3. On the following screen, confirm the charge.
4. A charge for the requested amount will show up on your Student Account. You will receive a confirmation email once this request has been processed and applied to your Student Account. Please follow the instructions in the email for payment options; you should receive this email within 15 minutes.

Note that the funds will not be available until you make payment on the deposit request via Student Accounts.

Paying a Bulldog Bucks Deposit Request

Once you have received confirmation of your deposit request via email, you can pay the charge in person at the Bursar's Office or on the web at Student Accounts. You will pay your Bulldog Bucks deposit request just like you would pay your tuition, meal plan, or parking fees. When payment is made for the deposit request, the funds will be applied to your Bulldog Bucks account. If you have questions related to payment, please see the Bursar's Office FAQ page.

Set up your online access

To begin using the online card office, follow these steps:

1. Click on the "Access My Account" button at the bottom of this page.
2. Click on the "Forgot your password?" link. On the next page enter your name and email address then click "Submit".
3. You will receive an email to your UGAMail address.
4. Follow the link in the email and change your password.
5. Your account is now ready for access!

Access your online account

Your online account allows you to view statements and transaction history, check balances, or suspend a lost or stolen card. To access your online account, just click the button below or go to bulldogbucks.blackboard.com.

Start using Bulldog Bucks

To start using Bulldog Bucks, you must have a valid UGA ID card. If you don't have one, you can purchase one at the Card Office in the Tate Center. Once you have an ID, you'll need to come to our office to activate it for Bulldog Bucks. We are located on the Sanford Drive side of the University Bookstore. Activating your account is completely free and takes only a couple of minutes. Once you've activated your account, you can deposit money, set up online access, and use Bulldog Bucks on campus and all over town!

Set up your online access

To begin using the online card office, follow these steps:

1. Click on the "Access My Account" button at the bottom of this page.
2. Click on the "Forgot your password?" link. On the next page enter your name and email address then click "Submit".
3. You will receive an email to your UGAMail address.
4. Follow the link in the email and change your password.
5. Your account is now ready for access!

Access your online account

Your online account allows you to view statements and transaction history, check balances, or suspend a lost or stolen card. To access your online account, just click the button below or go to bulldogbucks.blackboard.com.

Deposit to your Bulldog Bucks account

There are two ways to deposit funds to your Bulldog Bucks account:

• Using your Online account. Just log in, click "Deposits" and enter and submit your deposit information. You can make deposits this way 24 hours a day.
• In person at our office. We're located next to the UGA Bookstore, around the corner from the ATM machines, and are open from 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday. The Bulldog Bucks office accepts cash, check, and credit card deposits.

Opening a Bulldog Bucks account

Bulldog Bucks accounts must be opened in person at the Bulldog Bucks office. Bulldog Bucks is offered to anyone with a valid UGA Card, including UGA students, faculty, and staff.

Obtaining a UGA Card

UGA Cards are distributed by the UGA Card Office in the Tate Center. The Card Office is located on the 3rd floor next to the theater. Replacement cards cost $15. Please see ugacard.uga.edu for hours of operation and additional information.

Accessing your online account

Once you have opened your Bulldog Bucks account you will have access to your online account the following day. Please see either the "Students" or "Faculty/Staff" section for information on how to activate and use your online account.

Leaving UGA

When you leave UGA (for students, usually by graduating or transferring, for faculty/staff by ending employment) your Bulldog Bucks account will remain active until one of the following things occur:

1. You complete a Bulldog Bucks Account Closure Form.
2. Your account remains inactive for one year.

When to close an account

You may close you account at any time. However, except in the case of separation from the University (such as Graduation or Withdrawal), an account management fee will be charged if you close your account before the end of the semester. In addition, you will not be permitted to open a new Bulldog Bucks account until the following semester.

How to close an account

Accounts can be closed online using our Account Closure Form or in person at the Bulldog Bucks office.

Account Balance Refunds

No special action is required to get a refund on your remaining balance when you close your account. Upon account closure, any balance in the account will be applied to any debt you may owe to the University. Any remaining balance in the account less applicable fees or debts owed to the University will then be returned to you.

Cost of Account Closure

Fees will not be charged for account closure unless the account remains inactive for one year (12 calendar months), or the account is closed during the course of a semester. In each of these cases, a fee of either $25 or the account balance, whichever is smaller, will be charged. Accounts closed between semesters or upon separation from the University (such as by Graduation or Withdrawal) will not be charged any closure fee.