PLNU is able to issue printed cards similar to the legacy plastic PLNU IDs to individual departments or groups that allow the use of a shared SeaLion$ balance. We refer to these cards as department cards.

How do I fund my department card with SeaLion$?

If your department or group already has an existing card, you can add to its SeaLion$ balance in one of two ways

Guest Deposit via id.pointloma.edu

Similarly to how you can visit https://id.pointloma.edu (formerly https://community.pointloma.edu) to add to your personal SeaLion$ balance, you can use the card number printed on your card to make a guest deposit.  After navigating to https://id.pointloma.edu, click "Make a guest deposit", and enter the card number in the "Customer Number" field, click "Contribute" and follow the instructions on-screen to add funds.

Visit the Cashiers

You can also visit the cashiers in Draper Hall on the Point Loma Campus to add SeaLion$ to your department card. You will need your department card's number to accomplish this.

How do I find my department card's number?

If you have a current department card, it will be similar to the image below.  Your department card number will be located where the red circle shows:

If you have an existing department card with a different design printed on the front, you will need to have your card reprinted.

What if I don't have a card?

If your department doesn't have a card, you will need to contact the PLNU Solution Center with a request for a new department card account. Please include the cost center that you want to associate with your department card.  It is important to note that this association is informational only, and is there to indicate which cost center is ultimately responsible for the SeaLion$ funds associated with the card.  No actual automatic transfer of funds from this cost center will occur, and the card will still need to be funded in one of the two ways listed above.

Once you department card account has been created, you will have to contact Auxiliary Services (idphoto@pointloma.edu) to have the card printed.

Can I have more than one department card?

Yes, but they will all be tied to to the same SeaLion$ balance.  If you already have a working card, Auxiliary Services can print you additional cards. It is important that you let Auxilliary Services know that you are requesting an additional card in this case, so that previously printed cards will continue to work.

What happens to my department card's SeaLion$ if I get a new card printed?

The SeaLion$ balance is associated to your department card account, and not to a specific physical card. When you get a new card printed, you will be able to use it immediately for SeaLion$ purchases.

What should I do if I lose my card?

If you lose your department card, please contact the PLNU Solution Center to have existing card set deactivated, and then you can contact Auxiliary services to have a new card printed.