The Ram Card is your Suffolk photo ID and grants you access to campus buildings and the ability to pay for purchases both on campus and off. Table of Contents All members of the Suffolk community are required to have a Ram Card for identification purposes and access to secure locations, such as residence halls and the library. Use your Ram Card ID for photo identification, Ram Account funds, resident meal plans, secure entry to residence halls, library access, and additional student advantages. Ram AccountVisit the Service Portal to access your accounts, add funds, and check balances associated with your Ram Card. Access the Service Portal Ram AccountYour Ram Account is a stored-value, declining-balance account linked to your Ram Card. You can use it to make on- and off-campus purchases at select vendors. You can easily add funds to your Ram Account online. This account is open to all commuter and resident students, faculty, and staff. Ram Account funds can be used at participating locations—both on or off campus—and they are available as long as you are an active member of the Suffolk community. It is the convenient, cashless way to pay! You do not need to sign up for a Ram Account—the minute you join the Suffolk community, you automatically have one. Once you’ve added funds to your Ram Account, you’re ready to start swiping your Ram Card as you would a debit card. Using Your Ram AccountRecommended BudgetThere are numerous factors to consider when deciding the initial amount of money you would like to deposit into your Ram Account, such as:
Please note that all funds will roll over from semester to semester and from year to year. If you don't use all your money this semester, you always can in the next one!
Monitor SpendingFor detailed account activity, as well as balance information, log on to The Service Portal. Additionally, each time you make an off-campus purchase, your receipt will include your current balance. Upon request, on-campus cashiers will also provide receipts with balances. Balance information and transaction histories are also available at Student Account Services located at 73 Tremont Street, 6th floor. Terms and ConditionsYou may pay for purchases using Ram Account funds as long as you are a member of the Suffolk community. Ram Account funds roll over from semester to semester and from year to year. There are no fees associated with the Ram Account. Ram Account funds, however, are not available for cash withdrawal. Upon graduating from or leaving Suffolk University, or after 24 months of inactivity, you will forfeit any remaining Ram Account funds. Ram Account deposits are nonrefundable. Contact Us73
Tremont St., 6th Floor Become a HUB StudentDownload a Hub Scholar Application [PDF] HUB Students play an integral role in the success of the Ram Card and Campus Card Services office by serving as information contacts between faculty, staff, families, and departments. HUB Scholars are actively involved in assisting the entire community with Suffolk related questions, directions, ticket sales, and much more. Ram Account FAQWhat student accounts are included with Ram Card?Ram Cards contain four student accounts, Ram Account, Café Cash, meal plans, and Print Bucks. Each of the four student accounts has its own designated purpose. Funds are not transferrable between accounts, are not available for withdrawal, and are not refundable. Ram Account – Funds can be used for any type of purchase and can be used at all on-campus locations and all participating off-campus locations. Students, Faculty, and Staff are able to use RAM Account. Ram Account is the only account that can be used to make purchases off-campus. Ram Account funds do not expire. Café Cash – Funds can only be used at on-campus dining halls for food purchases only. Café Cash is open to both residential and commuter students. A 10% bonus is added into the account when funds are added. Café Cash does not expire. Meal plans – Funds can only be used at on-campus dining halls for food purchases only. Only residential students are eligible for meal plans. Meal plan funds roll over from fall to spring semester and expire after the spring semester ends. Meal plans are listed as ‘Food Points’ in the GET Portal. Print Bucks – Funds can only be used for on-campus printing purchases through an on-campus printing station or Papercut. Students are allotted a set amount of funds per academic year by the university. Print Bucks expire at the end of the academic year. How do I add funds to my Ram Account or check my balance?Deposit funds into your Ram Account online using a credit or debit card. Funds deposited online are credited to your Ram Account immediately. Parents, add funds to your student's Ram Account online. First, click the parent link. Next, enter two zeros, followed by your student's seven digit student ID number. Then, select the amount you wish to deposit. Cash may be deposited at a Value Port located on the third floor of the Sawyer Building. Check and credit card deposits can be made at Student Account Services located at 73 Tremont St., 6th floor. Checks must be made payable to Suffolk University. If mailing a check, include the student’s name and ID number, and mail it to: Student Account Services Credit card deposits through Student Account Services require a signature and must be made in person. Such deposits will be credited to your Ram Account within one business day. How is my Ram Account different from a meal plan?Meal plans are declining balance accounts designed for on-campus dining. If you are a resident student, you can use your Ram Card at Suffolk’s dining halls to pay with your meal plan. Only residential students are eligible for meal plans. Meal plan funds are designated for use at on-campus dining locations only, roll over from fall to spring semester, and expire annually. Meal plan funds are non-transferable. Ram Account is open to all Suffolk University students, both commuters and residents, as well as faculty and staff. Ram Account funds can be used at all participating locations on and off-campus as long as you are at Suffolk. Ram Account funds are non-transferable. How to add Ram Account to Grubhub AccountGrubhub is an online food ordering and delivery service platform that is available throughout the US. The restaurant options vary from breakfast to midnight snacks with Mexican, Chinese, Mediterranean, and many other cuisines. With one click, there will be options for different restaurants near you based on your location anywhere in the US. Take advantage of the Grubhub+ monthly subscription that offers free unlimited food delivery for a monthly fee. Visit Grubhub for student membership deals. How to Add Ram Account
You can now use your Ram Card to pay for orders on Grubhub. Be sure to select "Ram Card" as your payment method. Funds will be taken out of Ram Account tender. For more questions, contact Suffolk University Campus Card Services via email or phone on 617-573-8407; or visit us at the Hub Desk at 20 Somerset St, Boston. What if my Suffolk ID/Ram Card is lost or stolen?Immediately report your card lost or stolen to the Suffolk University Police in the Sawyer Building’s lobby, or at The Service Portal to ensure that your Ram Account funds are not misspent. Once you have done so, your old card will be deactivated. You must obtain a new ID from the Suffolk University Police. This card will be activated the moment you receive it.The fee to replace an IDs is $25.
If there is no officer present, please call 617-573-8333. Please enter the following information and continue to make your payment. Library PrivilegesYou can also use your Ram Card in campus libraries to check out reserve and circulation materials, laptops, and study room keys. Student Advantage Discount ProgramStudent Advantage (SA) is a popular savings program that offers local and national discounts, both online and in stores. Participating merchants include Target, Apple, Ben & Jerry’s, AMC Theaters, and other local shops and restaurants, with discounts ranging from 10% to 50%. Instead of carrying a separate Student Advantage card, Suffolk students who purchase a membership can add this service directly onto their Ram Card. How to Add SA to your Ram Card
More InformationFor more information on specific discounts, deals, and participating merchants visit Student Advantage. For deal hunting on-the-go, download the "My Deals" Student Advantage mobile app from the app store. If your Ram Card with Student Advantage is lost or stolen, bring your new Ram Card to Student Accounts to have the SA logo and number reprinted on it at no charge. If you enroll in this discount program, you will enjoy savings around town. We will make sure your Ram Card is ready to be used so you can save. Printing Services - Operation Paper CutThe Suffolk University community is taking steps to reduce its carbon footprint and its paper consumption with the adoption of Operation Paper Cut. Similar to its peer institutions, Suffolk will provide a printing allotment of 500 pages per semester (in the form of a $25 credit to your RAM Suffolk University ID card) to each student enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Sawyer Business School (Boston campus only). You will be allowed to roll over any unused amounts from your printing allotment from the fall semester to the spring semester. How It Works
Replenishing Your Printing AllowanceIf you run out of your printing allowance, your RAM account will be automatically billed. If you do not have funds in your RAM account, you can deposit funds electronically using a credit card. Alternately, you can deposit cash in a ValuePort, located just outside of the Student Services HUB. Problems or Questions?If you encounter a problem, check first with a lab monitor or librarian. For any technical difficulties, please contact the Suffolk University Helpdesk via email or at 617-557-2000. Participating LocationsOn Campus
Off Campus*Coming Soon! More merchants coming soon! Which of the following is the mechanism that reads and writes items in the drive as it barely touches the disk recording surface?A read/write head is the mechanism that reads items and writes items in the drive as it barely touches the disk's recording surface. Which of the following provides a myriad of financial reporting requirements and guidelines for public companies?The Sarbanes-Oxley Act provides a myriad of financial reporting requirements and guidelines for public companies. Which type of storage device is best to store the operating system and applications?An SSD as the primary drive for your important programs and operating system, and a traditional HDD to store music, documents and pictures (which don't need the faster access times). The lack of moving parts in an SSD makes it very robust and reliable, ideal for a portable device. Which of the following kinds of backup is another name for a selective backup?Selective backup is a type of data backup process in which only user-specified data, files and folders are backed up. It enables short listing only selected files in a backup process rather than backing up the whole folder, disk or system. Selective backup is also known as partial backup. Which of the following is the mechanism that reads and writes items in the drive as it barely touches the disk recording surface?A read/write head is the mechanism that reads items and writes items in the drive as it barely touches the disk's recording surface.
Which of the following provides a myriad of financial reporting requirements and guidelines for public companies?The Sarbanes-Oxley Act provides a myriad of financial reporting requirements and guidelines for public companies.
Which storage device typically stores the smallest amount of information?These binary digits are known as bits, and are the smallest possible unit for data storage. When 8 bits are combined, you get a byte. Bytes are used to store a single character; whether's it a letter, number, or punctuation.
Which type of storage device is best to store the operating system and applications?An SSD as the primary drive for your important programs and operating system, and a traditional HDD to store music, documents and pictures (which don't need the faster access times). The lack of moving parts in an SSD makes it very robust and reliable, ideal for a portable device.
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