03/25/2022 1 Welcome to SHSU & Your Bearkat OneCard Orientation
Dec 31, 2015
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Welcome to SHSU & Your Bearkat OneCard Orientation
Welcome to SHSU & Your Bearkat OneCard Orientation
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What is the Bearkat OneCard?What is the Bearkat OneCard?
1. It’s the official ID for students, faculty, and staff at SHSU.
2. It’s an optional FREE FDIC insured checking account. Referred to as the “OneAccount”
3. It’s the way STUDENTS manage their financial refunds from SHSU.
1. It’s the official ID for students, faculty, and staff at SHSU.
2. It’s an optional FREE FDIC insured checking account. Referred to as the “OneAccount”
3. It’s the way STUDENTS manage their financial refunds from SHSU.
It is NOT a credit card
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How Will I Get My Bearkat OneCard?
1. Have your photo made
2. Have a valid address on file with SHSU
3. Register for classes
Your Bearkat OneCard will be mailed to you when the following steps have been completed:
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How do I activate my Bearkat OneCard?
How do I activate my Bearkat OneCard?
THE ID CARD MUST BE ACTIVATED FOR SERVICES
ON CAMPUS AND TO RECEIVE REFUNDS
THE ID CARD MUST BE ACTIVATED FOR SERVICES
ON CAMPUS AND TO RECEIVE REFUNDS
Log onto www.BearkatOne.com
and follow the prompts.
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Bearkat OneCard 101(4-fold blue brochure)
Bearkat OneCard 101(4-fold blue brochure)
1. Student Privileges
2. Optional OneAccount
3. Refund Preferences
1. Student Privileges
2. Optional OneAccount
3. Refund Preferences
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# 1: Student Privileges# 1: Student Privileges
Campus Meal Plans
ResidenceHall Access
Athletic Events
Library Access
Parking Garage
Managing refund preferences
Health Center
Apply Financial Aid
H.K.C./RecreationalSports facilities
Parking Sticker
Raven’s Nest Golf Course
Cashiers Office
Manage Student Payroll Options
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# 2: OneAccount (optional)# 2: OneAccount (optional)
Student Checking Account • Free Account - no monthly service charge• No minimum balance requirement• Accepted worldwide• No credit options, account can be overdrawn• Paper checks can be ordered - optional• Online balance at www.bearkatone.com• Three ATM’s on Campus• Deposits
−On Campus (Estill Building, Suite 230)−Mail−Online Transfer
*Use Credit option at merchants
*Sponsor Account - family & friends can transfer money online (Availability: 2-3 business days)
Students can choose to activate this account at a later date
Student Checking Account • Free Account - no monthly service charge• No minimum balance requirement• Accepted worldwide• No credit options, account can be overdrawn• Paper checks can be ordered - optional• Online balance at www.bearkatone.com• Three ATM’s on Campus• Deposits
−On Campus (Estill Building, Suite 230)−Mail−Online Transfer
*Use Credit option at merchants
*Sponsor Account - family & friends can transfer money online (Availability: 2-3 business days)
Students can choose to activate this account at a later date
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ATM’s ATM’s
On - Campus LocationsNewton Gresham LibrarySouth Paw Dining Facility
Paw Print Food Court
ATM steps1. Swipe card
2. Enter pin number3. Select Checking
On - Campus LocationsNewton Gresham LibrarySouth Paw Dining Facility
Paw Print Food Court
ATM steps1. Swipe card
2. Enter pin number3. Select Checking
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# 3: Refund Preferences and Student Payroll Options # 3: Refund Preferences
and Student Payroll Options
Students must select a refund preference when activating their Bearkat
OneCard.
Students have the option to change their preferences at
any time.
Refund and Payroll preferences may be
different.
Students must select a refund preference when activating their Bearkat
OneCard.
Students have the option to change their preferences at
any time.
Refund and Payroll preferences may be
different.
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#1 Question of all SHSU Students:
Q: “If I open a OneAccount, how can my parents make
deposits for me?”
#1 Question of all SHSU Students:
Q: “If I open a OneAccount, how can my parents make
deposits for me?”
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Sponsor Account Option - if your student opens the OneAccount -
Sponsor Account Option - if your student opens the OneAccount -
1. Its free!
2. Sponsor uses own
email and password
to log in.
3. Sponsor initiated
transaction.
1. Its free!
2. Sponsor uses own
email and password
to log in.
3. Sponsor initiated
transaction.
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Lost Cards Lost Cards• Lost/Stolen Cards
– Lost Cards• On Campus: Check with BKO Office• Off Campus: Immediately report to www.bearkatone.com or 877-
BEARKAT or contact the BKO Office.– $25.00 fee will be applied to student’s fee statement– Temporary Card will be provided for on campus use
• Card Quality Issue– No Charge– Old card must be turned in.
• Zero liability for fraudulent charges if reported in reasonable time period.
• No cancelled cards can be re-activated for any reason!!!
• Lost/Stolen Cards– Lost Cards
• On Campus: Check with BKO Office• Off Campus: Immediately report to www.bearkatone.com or 877-
BEARKAT or contact the BKO Office.– $25.00 fee will be applied to student’s fee statement– Temporary Card will be provided for on campus use
• Card Quality Issue– No Charge– Old card must be turned in.
• Zero liability for fraudulent charges if reported in reasonable time period.
• No cancelled cards can be re-activated for any reason!!!
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How Does the Bearkat OneCard Work?
How Does the Bearkat OneCard Work?
Meal Plan/BearkatExpress
OneAccount(optional)
SHSUStudent Privileges
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Questions?Questions?
Bearkat OneCard ServicesEstill Building, Suite 230
Bearkat OneCard ServicesEstill Building, Suite 230