Eagle One Card
The Eagle One Card is the Official ID of Boston College, enabling community members to access facilities, residence halls, computer labs, libraries, and the Margot Connell Recreation Center. Fund an Eagle One account to be able to make purchases with your card at on-campus restaurants, vending machines, bookstores, and laundry facilities as well as at certain off-campus merchants.
Fees
The initial fee for an Eagle One Card is $50 and will be automatically billed to your student account. There is no fee charged to faculty or staff. A $30 fee will be charged for each replacement card.
Apply
Students can upload their photo through the Agora Portal to obtain an Eagle One Card. The processing time for an Eagle One Card is 24 to 48 hours.
Faculty and Staff can complete the to obtain an Eagle One Card. The processing time is 3 to 4 business days. You will receive an email once your Eagle One Card is ready to be picked up.
ÌýNote: Those requesting an Eagle One Card will also be asked to submit a photograph suitable for identification.
- If your card is lost or stolen, deactivate it immediately by visiting the
- Click on "Eagle One Card Deactivate (Lost/Stolen)"
- This will generate a new Eagle One Card you can pick up in theÌý
- Please note that you remain responsible for card usage prior to deactivation.
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About the Card
The Eagle One Card is a multipurpose identification and debit account card which serves as the official ID card of Boston College. It will be accepted and function at most University-run facilities throughout your stay at Boston College. Students must keep this card available at all times in order to obtain access to residence halls, computer labs, libraries and the Connell Recreation Center. Boston College identification cards are the property of the University and must be presented to authorized University officials upon request. Failure to comply with this can result in judicial action. Please keep in mind that falsifying, altering or misusing your own or anyone else's Eagle One Card in any way is strictly prohibited and illegal.
Obtaining an ID
All University students, staff and faculty (and their spouses, if desired) are issued Eagle One Cards through the Office of Student Services. Proof of identification such as a driver's license or passport must be presented in order to be issued an Eagle One Card.ÌýIn order to pick up a spousal ID, the University student, staff, or faculty member and their spouse must both be present.
Updating Directory Photo
Faculty and stafff who wish to update their directory photo may do so by going to the and choosing the radio button, "Update Directory Photo." The user will then upload the new photo and select the "Request" button. Once requested, the new photo may take up to three business days to appear across all platforms.
Card Fees
The initial fee for an Eagle One Card is $50 and will be automatically billed to your student account. There is no fee charged to faculty or staff. A $30 fee will be charged for each replacement card.
Where it Works
On-Campus Dining
- The Loft @ Addie's
- Hillside Cafe
- Lower Live in Corcoran Commons
- The Bean Counter in Fulton Hall
- The Chocolate Bar in Stokes Hall
- Carney's in McElroy
- The Eagle's Nest in McElroy
- Faculty Dining Room in McElroy
- CoRo Cafe in McElroy
- Welch Dining Room in Lyons Hall
- Stuart Hall on Newton Campus
- Legal Grounds in Stuart Hall
- Cafe 129 on Brighton Campus
- The Market @ Corcoran
- Tully Cafe
- Brookline Campus Dining Hall
- Pop-Up Culinary Events
- GET Mobile ordering
- CSA Farm Share
- Farmers Market
On-Campus Vending Machines
Drink and snack vending machines are located in most lounges around campus. Many machines have been equipped with card readers that will accept Eagle Bucks as well as cash transactions.
Ï㽶Ðã Athletics ConcessionsÌý
Eagle One cards are accepted at all Boston College athletic events held at Conte Forum and Alumni Stadium.Ìý
Ï㽶Ðã Services & Facilities
All 3 Ï㽶Ðã Bookstore locations (McElroy Commons, Newton Campus, and Hillside) now accept Eagle Bucks as a valid form of payment for anything from textbooks to Ï㽶Ðã clothing.
McElroy Commons
Stuart House
Campanella Way
1-800-978-0978 (Orders & Support)
The RTAC Box Office sells tickets for both students and the general public through the Boston College online ticketing system and the RTAC Box Office ticket window. Tickets can be purchased online via credit card and the RTAC Box Office ticket window also accepts cash, checks, or Eagle Bucks. For ticketing inquiries, email rtactickets@bc.edu.Ìý
Eagle Print Services is on-campus to meet all of your personal and professional printing needs. Use your Eagle Bucks for printing black & white and color copies, digital photos, large format color posters, invitations, resumes, presentations and much more. Open Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5pm.
Carney Hall Room 202
617-552-3418
Residence Hall Laundry Facilities
Card readers have been installed on all residence hall washers and dryers. Laundry machines will accept either cash or Eagle Bucks.
1-800-622-4729
Network Printing
Students can print 500 pages per semester for free. If you print over 500 pages, you will be charged 3 cents per page to your Eagle Bucks account.
Memberships, Day Pass and Programs are available at the Connell Recreation Center by presenting an Eagle One ID. Purchases may be made by charging services or items to your Eagle Bucks, check or credit card. For additional information and fees, please contact Member Services.
When taking out library books or borrowing electronic equipment, students use their Ï㽶Ðã identification cards.Ìý
Additionally, Eagle Bucks can be used at the copy machines and printers.
Off-Campus Food & Convenience
Flatbreads Cafe serves gourmet rolled sandwiches, salads, and homemade pasta and pizza. Conveniently located next to the Ï㽶Ðã T station on Commonwealth Avenue.617-964-8484
Richdale Food Shops is located in the shopping plaza across from St. Ignatius Church and offers everything from microwave popcorn to greeting cards.
617-782-2771
Declining Balance Debit Accounts
Opening an Eagle-One account will turn your Eagle-One Card into a debit card that operates on a declining balance system. The cost of each purchase you make is deducted from your balance by computerized card readers in every location the Eagle-One Card is accepted.
| Account | Cost per semester (2023–2024) | Where it's accepted | How to add funds |
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LightÌýMandatoryÌýResidential Meal Plan All first-year students and those living in residence halls without kitchens are automatically enrolled in the Base Plan and can opt down to the Light Plan. | Light Plan: $3,050 + $250 Residential Dining Bucks per semester | • Mandatory Meal Plan Money accepted at on-campus restaurants • Residential Dining Bucks accepted at specialty dining locations, GET Mobile ordering, vending machines, and concessions. | Students may deposit funds into a Flex Plan at any time during the year through Agora portal by charging a credit card or bank account. |
Base MandatoryÌýResidential Meal Plan All first-year students and those living in residence halls without kitchens are automatically enrolled in the Base Plan. | Base Plan: $3,300 + 300 Residential Dining Bucks per semester | • Mandatory Meal Plan Money accepted at on-campus restaurants • Residential Dining Bucks accepted at specialty dining locations, GET Mobile ordering, vending machines, and concessions. | Students may deposit funds into a Flex Plan at any time during the year through Agora portal by charging a credit card or bank account. |
Premium MandatoryÌýResidential Meal Plan All first-year students and those living in residence halls without kitchens are automatically enrolled in the Base Plan and can opt up to the Premium Plan. | Premium Plan: $3,743 + $350 Residential Dining Bucks per semester | • Mandatory Meal Plan Money accepted at on-campus restaurants • Residential Dining Bucks accepted at specialty dining locations, GET Mobile ordering, vending machines, and concessions. | Students may deposit funds into a Flex Plan at any time during the year through Agora portal by charging a credit card or bank account. |
Purchase $20-299 Flex Bucks (no bonus bucks) Purchase $300 Flex Bucks -receive $15 bonus bucks Purchase $800 Flex Bucks -receive $80 bonus bucks Purchase $1,200 Flex Bucks - receive $180 bonus bucks Ìý | •On-campus restaurants •C´Ç²Ô³¦±ð²õ²õ¾±´Ç²Ô²õ •V±ð²Ô»å¾±²Ô²µ •GET Mobile ordering | The Flex Dining Plan is designed to meet the needs of all students living in apartment-style residence halls with kitchens and off-campus housing. Students can enroll in Flex Dining and have the cost of the plan added to their student account. Students may enroll and charge the cost of the plan to a credit card at any time.Ìý | |
| Faculty/Staff Flex Dining Plans | Purchase $20-60 Flex Bucks (no bonus bucks) Purchase $75 Flex Bucks -receive $5 bonus bucks Purchase $200 Flex Bucks -receive $20 bonus bucks Purchase $325 Flex Bucks -receive $50 bonus bucks | •On-campus restaurants •GET Mobile ordering •V±ð²Ô»å¾±²Ô²µ machines | Deposits are made online through the Agora portal by charging a credit card or bank account. |
| Eagle Bucks | $20 minimum deposit | •On-campus restaurants | Deposits are made online through the Agora portal by charging a credit card, bank account or Student Account.Ìý(You may only charge up to a $100 balance on your student account.) |
Vending & Laundry Refunds
All vending and laundry refunds (cash, credit card, and Eagle Bucks) are processed directly through our partnering vendors.
If you would like to initiate a refund for a beverage vending transaction, please contact Coca-Cola Services directly by calling 1-844-944-0725. You will need to reference the outlet number on the front of the machine.
If you would like to initiate a refund for a snack vending transaction, please contact A&B Snack Services directly by emailing service@abvending.com. You will need to reference the outlet number on the front of the machine.
If you would like to initiate a refund for a laundry transaction (cash or Eagle Bucks),
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FAQ
All University students, staff and faculty are issued Eagle One Cards through the Office of Student Services in Lyons Hall. New students have their Eagle One Card made during orientation. Once you are officially enrolled and financially cleared, your Eagle One Card is ready to use.
All first-year students and anyone living in a residence hall that doesn't have a full kitchen will be automatically enrolled in the Base level of the mandatory Residential Meal Plan. Students can opt up to the Premium Plan or opt down to the Light Plan starting in md-June. The meal plan selection deadline for the fall semester is August 31, 2024. Changes to the meal plan for the spring semester must be made by January 18, 2025. When you arrive on campus, obtain your Eagle One Card (Ï㽶Ðã ID) from the Student Services Office. Your mandatory Residential Meal Plan will be valid upon University registration approval.
If you are not living in a residence hall that requires participation in the Residential Dining Program and would still like to purchase it rather than an optional account, please visit the Office of Student Services and they will charge the cost of the plan to your student account.
Only if you are withdrawing from school or have been given a housing reassignment to a residence hall that does not require the plan. A rebate schedule with specific guidelines can beÌýatÌý.
Online! All students with a valid EagleÌýOne Card (Ï㽶Ðã ID) have the ability to purchase a Flex Plan or Eagle Bucks online. This includes graduate and law students, undergraduate students, and Ï㽶Ðã employees (Dining Dollars and Eagle Bucks). Once you've activated yourÌýÌýyou can make deposits anytime during the year, check your balance,Ìýand view your transaction history.
As a student, youÌýcan make deposits onlineÌýthroughÌýyourÌýÌýaccount.ÌýYour parents can alsoÌý, but will need your Eagle ID number and month and day of birth before proceeding.ÌýThe University accepts e-checks (electronic withdrawal from your checking or savings account), Visa,Ìýor MasterCard. You may also charge up to $100 against your student account assuming that your account is paid in full. The University does not accept cash or checks for optional account deposits. All transactions must be done online.
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No, your Eagle One Card is not an ATM card. You do not have the ability to withdraw cash from it. Review information on student account refunds.
At the end of the academic year, any remaining balance will be rolled over to the next academic year. Upon graduation a 100% credit on any balance over $5 (net Bonus Flex Bucks) will be applied to your student account.ÌýYou may request a refund of your Flex Dining Funds,Ìýnet of Bonus Flex Bucks, at any time. Employees may request a refund at any time during the year.
ÌýYou do not have the option to add additional funds to a Residential Dining Plan. You may deposit additional funds into one of our optional Eagle One accounts. Deposits to your Flex Plan can be made at any time during the year throughÌý.
Flex Bucks are accepted at all on-campus locations, including specialty dining locations, concessions, vending machines, and GET Mobile ordering. Opening an Eagle Bucks account increases your spending flexibility by allowing purchases at Ï㽶Ðã bookstores, residence hall laundry facilities, and a variety of off-campus retail and service locations.ÌýThere are no discounts associated with Eagle Bucks.
- If your card is lost or stolen, deactivate it immediately by visiting the
- Click on "Eagle One Card Deactivate (Lost/Stolen)
- This will generate a new Eagle One Card you can pick up in theÌý
- Please note that you remain responsible for card usage prior to deactivation.
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