Welcome to SHSU & Your Bearkat OneCard Orientation 12/8/2018
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” It’s the way STUDENTS manage their financial refunds from SHSU. It is NOT a credit card 12/8/2018
How Will I Get My Bearkat OneCard? Your Bearkat OneCard will be mailed to you when the following steps have been completed: 1. Have your photo made 2. Have a valid address on file with SHSU 3. Register for classes 12/8/2018
How do I activate my Bearkat OneCard? Log onto www.BearkatOne.com and follow the prompts. THE ID CARD MUST BE ACTIVATED FOR SERVICES ON CAMPUS AND TO RECEIVE REFUNDS 12/8/2018
Bearkat OneCard 101 (4-fold blue brochure) Student Privileges Optional OneAccount Refund Preferences 12/8/2018
# 1: Student Privileges H.K.C./Recreational Sports facilities Campus Meal Plans Health Center Residence Hall Access Cashiers Office Parking Sticker Library Access Athletic Events Managing refund preferences Raven’s Nest Golf Course Apply Financial Aid Parking Garage Manage Student Payroll Options 12/8/2018
# 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 12/8/2018
ATM’s On - Campus Locations Newton Gresham Library South Paw Dining Facility Paw Print Food Court ATM steps 1. Swipe card 2. Enter pin number 3. Select Checking For parents, having your student use the OneAccount has benefits for you Its really easy to send money through the secure web site You don’t have to worry about setting up a bank account The features like the “campus autoload” features are designed specifically for students to make sure they can make on campus purchases when they need to. 12/8/2018
# 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. Activating your card right away is really important because that is when you choose how to receive any refund from the university You have three options, and the fastest way to get your money is to choose to receive it directly into your OneAccount. 12/8/2018
#1 Question of all SHSU Students: Q: “If I open a OneAccount, how can my parents make deposits for me?” 12/8/2018
Sponsor Account Option - if your student opens the OneAccount - Its free! Sponsor uses own email and password to log in. Sponsor initiated transaction. Don’t spend a lot of time explaining the ways to add money, just say here are all the ways to add money 12/8/2018
Lost Cards Lost/Stolen Cards Card Quality Issue 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!!! 12/8/2018
How Does the Bearkat OneCard Work? Meal Plan/Bearkat Express SHSU Student Privileges OneAccount (optional) 12/8/2018
Bearkat OneCard Services Questions? Bearkat OneCard Services Estill Building, Suite 230 936-294-CARD bearkatone@shsu.edu 12/8/2018