Grubby Gold is a prepaid stored value fund on your Grubby Card. Having funds loaded onto your Grubby Card allow you to simply swipe/tap and go. There are no fees to start or maintain a Grubby Gold account, simply add funds.

Grubby Gold is separate from your meal plan. Your meal plan is required for students living in the Residential Halls and Grubby Gold is a voluntary program that cannot take the place of your meal plan. If you use your Grubby Card at a location where Grubby Gold and the meal plan are accepted, your meal plan account would automatically be used first and then roll over to the Grubby Gold account.

Grubby Gold is accepted all over campus.

Grubby Gold funds transfer semester to semester/unspent funds over $5 returned when a cardholder leaves South Dakota Mines.

• Come into the Residence Life Office, located in the Surbeck Center.
• Employees: Once you have been cleared with HR bring a photo ID to have your Grubby Card made.
• Students: Bring a photo ID.
• International Students: Bring photo ID and your International Student Information Form which you get at the International Affairs office.
• You will have your picture taken.
• Remember there are no hats, sunglasses, etc. allowed in your picture.
• Your Grubby Card will then be printed for you immediately.

Commuter students can add a commuter meal plan to Your Grubby Card easily! Commuter meal plans are a convenient, cost-efficient way to eat in all of our campus dining areas. For details on plan offerings, visit the Mines Dining webpage.  Prices are reviewed and updated on our Housing & Dining Rates webpage. Ready to purchase a plan, click the button below!  Questions on commuter meal plans can be directed to reslife@sdsmt.edu.

• Residences
• Students have access to the exterior doors to the hall they live in.
• Individual room doors are accessed with card and code. With the exception of Rocker Square I & II Apartments.
• Classroom labs
• Academic buildings

What if I lose My Grubby Card?

• Cards can be deactivated during business hours.
• Deactivate/reactivate card through the "E-Accounts" app or by contacting/stopping in the Residence Life Office (M-F 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
• Replacement Cards can be printed at the Residence Life Office for a $20 fee (paid at student accounts).

Greetings Parents!

The Grubby Card is an essential component of the college living and learning environment for your South Dakota Mines student. All South Dakota Mines students receive a personalized Grubby Card which serves as their student identification card, and provides access to dining halls, libraries, campus facilities, and events. Grubby Gold is a flexible spending account that is used to cover all of your student's expenses-everything from printing, vending, and laundry to dining out, student health, and pharmacy needs without needing a credit card or cash.

See how to deposit money on your student's Grubby Card.

Sample Semester Budget

• School Supplies--Suggested: $125
• Laundry--Suggested: $50
• Printing --Suggested: $25
• Vending--Suggested: $50  
• University Apparel--Suggested: $100
• Entertainment--Suggested $50

What is the difference between Flex and Grubby Gold?

Flex dollars are your meal plan. Meal plan dollars can only be spent at the dining services locations and any unspent funds are lost after the spring semester. Grubby Gold can be spent at dining services as well as many other locations on campus and carries over from semester to semester as long as you are a student.

Can I transfer my Flex (meal plan dollars) to my Grubby Gold?

No, your meal plan dollars are a separate account from your Grubby Gold. Your meal plan dollars are specifically for Dining Services and can only be spent at those locations. Grubby Gold is your money that can be spent how you choose at participating locations.

What is the cost to replace an ID?

$20  for each replacement card. The cost is billed to a student's banner account or can be paid at the Student Accounts/Cashier's Office

Can I use a debit card to add funds?

Yes, as long as it is a Visa, MasterCard, or Discover.

I replaced my ID, but found the old card; can I reactivate the old card?

No, once a card has been reprinted the old card number is retired and cannot be reused for security purposes. This prevents someone else finding your card and using it.

What are your office hours?

Our office hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. except holidays.

I need some cash; can I take it off my Grubby Gold?

No, Grubby Gold is not intended to be used like a bank card with ATM features. We also do not have cash on hand in the card office to give cash back. Once a student leaves school and is no longer a student, they can be refunded any funds over $10.00. A check will be mailed to the student from the South Dakota Mines Cashier’s office.

When will the money be on the card?

The money put on your account is available immediately.

Can I transfer money directly from my bank account?

No, we currently do not have that capability.

Can I get a temporary ID card?

No, we do not issue temporary ID cards for students.

Can I punch a hole in my card?

No, the ID card is a smart card and has wires throughout the card. Once a hole is punched in the card it will not work and a replacement fee will be charged to get a new one.