Your Lancer Card is your official Longwood University identification and provides access to many campus services and benefits.
Lancer Card Services
Use your Lancer Card for
- University identification
- Meal plan and Lancer CA$H
- Building and classroom access
- Class attendance verification
- FREE rides on the Farmville Area Bus (FAB)
- Discounts at participating local restaurants
Types Of Lancer Cards
Students
All students are required to have a Lancer Card. The card identifies you as a currently registered student and also entitles you to various other privileges and potential uses on and off campus.
Faculty/Staff
All Longwood employees are required to have a Lancer Card. The card identifies you as a faculty or staff member and also entitles you to various other privileges and potential uses on and off campus.
Vendors
Anyone not affiliated with Longwood University who requires campus building access must have a Lancer Card.
The cardholder will have building access between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
A $20 lost card fee will be billed to the company or individual if the card is not returned.
Loaner Card
If you lose your Lancer Card and are unable to visit the Lancer Card Center during business hours, you can be issued a loaner card from LUPD in Dorril Dining Hall.
The loaner card is valid for 72 hours.
Please return the loaner card to the Lancer Card Center.
Contractors
Any contractor working on Longwood campus is required to obtain and carry a Contractor ID.
Contractor cards are $8.00 per card and can be picked up from the Lancer Card Services Office in Eason 204.
Building access may be granted upon request.
Get Your Card
Lancer Cards are issued in the Lancer Card & Campus Services Office, located in Eason 204, Monday–Friday, 8:15 a.m.–4 p.m.
Lancer Cards and photos are the property of Longwood University and may be shared within the University for administrative purposes.
Lancer Card Fees
| Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Initial card (students, faculty, staff) | Free |
| Replacement for lost, stolen, or damaged card | $20 |
| Replacement due to legal name change | $10 |
Reactivate Your Lancer Card
Visit Lancer Card Services to reactivate your current Lancer Card or get a replacement card.
Lost or Stolen Cards
If Your Card Is Lost
- Immediately mark your card as "Lost" at Lancer Card Portal.
- If you cannot access the portal, contact Lancer Card Services:
- Phone: (434) 395-2715
- Email: lancercard@longwood.edu
- Location: Eason 204
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:15 a.m.–4 p.m.
After hours please contact the LUPD at (434)395-2091.
Once a new card is printed, the old card is deactivated and can be discarded if found. Your access and meal accounts will transfer to the new card.
If Your Card is Stolen
- File a police report with LUPD immediately.
- The police report does not waive the replacement card fee.
Longwood University assumes no responsibility for illegitimate purchases from your account before you notify the proper authorities that your card is lost or stolen.
Name Change
If your legal name has changed:
- Bring documentation of your name change to the Lancer Card Center.
- A new card will be issued for $10.
- Return your previous card when you receive the updated one.