What is the `RunnerPass?
The `RunnerPass is the official picture identification card for CSU Bakersfield students, staff, and faculty. It provides security, savings, and convenience, serving multiple purposes for campus activities and access.
More than just an ID, the `RunnerPass offers:
- Security: Access to campus buildings and services.
- Savings: Discounts at campus and participating local vendors.
- Convenience: One card for multiple campus services.
Each card is printed with your picture, CSUB ID number, and a barcode. For those eligible, it serves as a:
- Library card
- Health services card
- Copying/printing card
- Student Rec Center access card
- Food services card
Who can request a card?
- Regularly Enrolled Students: Includes undergraduate and graduate students actively pursuing a degree at our Bakersfield or Antelope Valley campus.
- Nursing Students: Includes students enrolled in nursing programs requiring both Student and Nursing ID cards.
- Extended University Students: Includes individuals enrolled in continuing education, professional development, and non-degree programs.
- Faculty: Includes full-time and part-time teaching staff.
- Staff: Includes administrative and support staff working in various campus departments.
- Emeritus: Includes retired faculty and staff members who retain an honorary title.
- Alumni: We are currently not offering cards to Alumni.
Have questions about `RunnerPass eligibility? Please reach out to us at photoid@csub.edu.
How do I request my `RunnerPass?
For detailed instructions, follow the CSUB `RunnerPass Submission and Pick-Up Reference Guide.
Contact Information and Office Location
- Walter Stiern Library in Computer Lab A
- (661) 654-2440
- servicecenter@csub.edu
Normal Hours of Operation
- Monday - Thursday: 8 AM to 8 PM
- Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM
- Closed Saturday and Sunday
- Accessible on the west side of the library by the door facing the flag poles.
Summer Hours
- Computer Lab A is closed during the summer. However, for Photo ID services, please see the Service Center down the hall in the Lower Level of the Walter Stiern Library.