Blue Demon Card: DePaul's Mobile and Physical ID Cards

The Blue Demon Card serves as your official identification while at DePaul University and is available to REGISTERED students, faculty, staff and alumni. It's an all-in-one identification card with multiple uses and benefits beyond the average ID. All current DePaul students, faculty, and staff are eligible for the mobile Blue Demon Card. You are encouraged to follow the steps below and add the mobile credential to your phone. You also have the option to obtain a physical card, although a physical card is no longer required.

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Getting your Mobile Blue Demon Card

Follow these steps to get your mobile Blue Demon Card. The process begins by registering for multi-factor authentication and submitting a profile photo based on the guidelines. You can also visit bluedemoncard.depaul.edu for more information about the mobile id card.

1. Install BlueKey MFA (if you haven't already)
2. Review Blue Demon Card photo guidelines
3. Submit your photo as soon as possible. If you visit the "submit your photo" link and already have an approved photo that works for you, skip this step. Check your BlueM@il for confirmation when your photo is approved (usually 2 business days)
4. Follow instructions to install the mobile Blue Demon Card on iPhone, Apple Watch, or Android phone. Review device requirements
5. Problems? View the Blue Demon Card FAQs or contact the Help Desk

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Physical ID Card

As we transition towards a more modern approach, the university has moved from physical ID cards to mandatory mobile ID cards (the mobile Blue Demon Card) starting July 14th, 2025. After this date, physical cards will no longer be printed except for the following special cases:

• Students or Staff who have lost or had their phone stolen and do not have a replacement
• International students without USA compliant phones
• Students or employees who do not own a smartphone
• Nursing and teaching student cohorts that require physical cards
• Retirees
• Friends of DePaul
• Alumni ID cards

Printing a physical ID card requires approval. Students or employees seeking special accommodations for a physical Blue Demon ID card need to fill out a request form. Once the request has been reviewed, you will be notified if your accommodation was approved or not. Please check back to this page for a link to the request form very soon.

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Where can I get Blue Demon Card support?

The Help Desk: Online help with mobile card and BlueKey issues

• If you have any problems with the mobile Blue Demon Card, contact the Help Desk via web: helpdesk.depaul.edu, email: helpdesk@depaul.edu, and phone: (312)362-8765.

Genius Squad: In-person help with mobile card and BlueKey Issues

• The Genius Squad also offers support for the mobile Blue Demon Card and mobile devices.

Blue Demon Card Offices: In-person help with physical card and photo submissions

• You can visit the Blue Demon Card offices for questions about the Blue Demon Card or profile photo submissions. View their office locations and hours.

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Where can I use my mobile Blue Demon Card?

• Door access
• Bookstore
• Ticketed athletic events
• Purchase items using Demon Express account
• Make purchases using your meal plan
• Use university printers and copiers
• Access residence halls, for approved users
• Access the Ray Meyer Fitness Center (students only)
• Access computer labs
• Use library services
• Access various buildings and offices, for approved users
• Access university parking facilities when a permit is purchased from Parking Services
• Get discounts with local businesses Demon Discounts

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Quick Links

More important Blue Demon Card information:

• Pay for things with your Blue Demon Card by setting up Demon Express
• Blue Demon Card Office - Locations and Hours
• Card Reader Information
• Door Access Information
• Blue Card Policies
• U-Pass Information

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Blue Demon Card for Alumni

All graduates of DePaul University are eligible for an alumni Blue Demon Card which gives alumni access to special university privileges.  With this card, you can:

• Request computer and Wi-Fi access with the Office of Alumni Relations
• Receive alumni-only discounts at DePaul University on parking, performances and fitness center memberships
• Use campus copiers and purchase products from campus partners if you load Demon Express dollars onto the card

Get a new or replacement Alumni Blue Demon Card:

• Requesting a card on the DePaul Alumni website
• https://www.alumni.depaul.edu/s/1906/19/interior-sidebar.aspx?sid=1906&gid=2&pgid=685
• Visit an ID Services office to receive the Alumni Blue Demon Card. For more information about services available to DePaul alumni, please visit Alumni Relations.