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Welcome to SHSU & Your Bearkat OneCard Orientation

Welcome to SHSU & Your Bearkat OneCard Orientation

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What is the Bearkat OneCard?What is the Bearkat OneCard?

1. It’s the official ID for students, faculty, and staff at SHSU.

2. It’s an optional FREE FDIC insured checking account. Referred to as the “OneAccount”

3. It’s the way STUDENTS manage their financial refunds from SHSU.

1. It’s the official ID for students, faculty, and staff at SHSU.

2. It’s an optional FREE FDIC insured checking account. Referred to as the “OneAccount”

3. It’s the way STUDENTS manage their financial refunds from SHSU.

It is NOT a credit card

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How Will I Get My Bearkat OneCard?

1. Have your photo made

2. Have a valid address on file with SHSU

3. Register for classes

Your Bearkat OneCard will be mailed to you when the following steps have been completed:

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How do I activate my Bearkat OneCard?

How do I activate my Bearkat OneCard?

THE ID CARD MUST BE ACTIVATED FOR SERVICES

ON CAMPUS AND TO RECEIVE REFUNDS

THE ID CARD MUST BE ACTIVATED FOR SERVICES

ON CAMPUS AND TO RECEIVE REFUNDS

Log onto www.BearkatOne.com

and follow the prompts.

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Bearkat OneCard 101(4-fold blue brochure)

Bearkat OneCard 101(4-fold blue brochure)

1. Student Privileges

2. Optional OneAccount

3. Refund Preferences

1. Student Privileges

2. Optional OneAccount

3. Refund Preferences

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# 1: Student Privileges# 1: Student Privileges

Campus Meal Plans

ResidenceHall Access

Athletic Events

Library Access

Parking Garage

Managing refund preferences

Health Center

Apply Financial Aid

H.K.C./RecreationalSports facilities

Parking Sticker

Raven’s Nest Golf Course

Cashiers Office

Manage Student Payroll Options

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# 2: OneAccount (optional)# 2: OneAccount (optional)

Student Checking Account • Free Account - no monthly service charge• No minimum balance requirement• Accepted worldwide• No credit options, account can be overdrawn• Paper checks can be ordered - optional• Online balance at www.bearkatone.com• Three ATM’s on Campus• Deposits

−On Campus (Estill Building, Suite 230)−Mail−Online Transfer

*Use Credit option at merchants

*Sponsor Account - family & friends can transfer money online (Availability: 2-3 business days)

Students can choose to activate this account at a later date

Student Checking Account • Free Account - no monthly service charge• No minimum balance requirement• Accepted worldwide• No credit options, account can be overdrawn• Paper checks can be ordered - optional• Online balance at www.bearkatone.com• Three ATM’s on Campus• Deposits

−On Campus (Estill Building, Suite 230)−Mail−Online Transfer

*Use Credit option at merchants

*Sponsor Account - family & friends can transfer money online (Availability: 2-3 business days)

Students can choose to activate this account at a later date

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ATM’s ATM’s

On - Campus LocationsNewton Gresham LibrarySouth Paw Dining Facility

Paw Print Food Court

ATM steps1. Swipe card

2. Enter pin number3. Select Checking

On - Campus LocationsNewton Gresham LibrarySouth Paw Dining Facility

Paw Print Food Court

ATM steps1. Swipe card

2. Enter pin number3. Select Checking

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# 3: Refund Preferences and Student Payroll Options # 3: Refund Preferences

and Student Payroll Options

Students must select a refund preference when activating their Bearkat

OneCard.

Students have the option to change their preferences at

any time.

Refund and Payroll preferences may be

different.

Students must select a refund preference when activating their Bearkat

OneCard.

Students have the option to change their preferences at

any time.

Refund and Payroll preferences may be

different.

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#1 Question of all SHSU Students:

Q: “If I open a OneAccount, how can my parents make

deposits for me?”

#1 Question of all SHSU Students:

Q: “If I open a OneAccount, how can my parents make

deposits for me?”

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Sponsor Account Option - if your student opens the OneAccount -

Sponsor Account Option - if your student opens the OneAccount -

1. Its free!

2. Sponsor uses own

email and password

to log in.

3. Sponsor initiated

transaction.

1. Its free!

2. Sponsor uses own

email and password

to log in.

3. Sponsor initiated

transaction.

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Lost Cards Lost Cards• Lost/Stolen Cards

– Lost Cards• On Campus: Check with BKO Office• Off Campus: Immediately report to www.bearkatone.com or 877-

BEARKAT or contact the BKO Office.– $25.00 fee will be applied to student’s fee statement– Temporary Card will be provided for on campus use

• Card Quality Issue– No Charge– Old card must be turned in.

• Zero liability for fraudulent charges if reported in reasonable time period.

• No cancelled cards can be re-activated for any reason!!!

• Lost/Stolen Cards– Lost Cards

• On Campus: Check with BKO Office• Off Campus: Immediately report to www.bearkatone.com or 877-

BEARKAT or contact the BKO Office.– $25.00 fee will be applied to student’s fee statement– Temporary Card will be provided for on campus use

• Card Quality Issue– No Charge– Old card must be turned in.

• Zero liability for fraudulent charges if reported in reasonable time period.

• No cancelled cards can be re-activated for any reason!!!

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How Does the Bearkat OneCard Work?

How Does the Bearkat OneCard Work?

Meal Plan/BearkatExpress

OneAccount(optional)

SHSUStudent Privileges

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Questions?Questions?

Bearkat OneCard ServicesEstill Building, Suite 230

936-294-CARDbearkatone@shsu.edu

Bearkat OneCard ServicesEstill Building, Suite 230

936-294-CARDbearkatone@shsu.edu