UC Davis Photo Identification Card
The UC Davis Photo Identification Card, also known as a Registration or “Reg” Card, is utilized in Student Housing for the following services:
- Official UC Davis ID
- Building access into the residence halls (exterior doors utilize electronic door locks)
- Room access in select residence halls that use electronic door locks instead of traditional keys
- Access to the dining commons
- Purchasing food using Gold Plus, Y2Blue or Aggie Cash
- As ID when retrieving packages at the Area Service Desk
- As ID when borrowing a key or access card at the Area Service Desk
Many campus locations also require students to use their Photo Identification Card for certain services, including various services at the following locations:
- The ARC and the Pavilion
- Shields Library
- UC Davis Bookstore
- Cowell Student Health Center
- Unitrans Bus Services
For more information about Photo Identification Cards, including information about replacing a lost ID card, refer to the UC Davis Photo Identification Card webpage.

