Student Accounts & GET

Ram Cards contain four student accounts, Ram Account, Café Cash, meal plans, and Print Bucks. Each of the four student accounts has its own designated purpose. Funds are added and managed through the GET mobile app. Parents and guardians may add funds via the GET Service Portal.

Student Accounts

Ram Cards contain four student accounts, Ram Account, Café Cash, meal plans, and Print Bucks. Each of the four student accounts has its own designated purpose. Funds are not transferrable between accounts, are not available for withdrawal, and are not refundable.

Student Account Terms and Conditions

You may pay for purchases using Ram Account funds as long as you are a member of the Suffolk community. Ram Account funds roll over from semester to semester and from year to year. There are no fees associated with the Ram Account. Ram Account funds, however, are not available for cash withdrawal. Upon graduating from or leaving Suffolk University, or after 24 months of inactivity, you will forfeit any remaining Ram Account funds. Ram Account deposits are nonrefundable. 

Your Ram Account

Meal Plans can only be used at on-campus dining halls for food purchases only. Only residential students are eligible for meal plans. Meal plan funds roll over from fall to spring semester and expire after the spring semester ends. Meal plans are listed as ‘Food Points’ in the GET Portal. Meal plans cannot be modified once elected. Learn more about Meal Plans.

Funds can only be used at on-campus dining halls for food purchases only. Café Cash is open to both residential and commuter students. A 10% bonus is added into the account when funds are added. Café Cash does not expire. If the student has exhausted their meal plan, add funds to Café Cash. Funds in this account do not expire as long as you are a Suffolk student or member of the Suffolk community. Funds will expire after 24 months of inactivity, upon graduation, or departure from the University. See Student Account Terms and Conditions below for more details.

Funds can only be used for on-campus printing purchases through an on-campus printing station. Students are allotted a set amount of funds per academic year by the university. Print Bucks expire at the end of the academic year. Funds cannot be deposited into the Print Bucks account.

If more funds for printing are needed, they can be added to the student’s Ram Account. Learn more information about on-campus printing, including rules, instructions and locations.

Funds can be used for any type of purchase and can be used at all on-campus locations and all participating off-campus locations. Ram Account is the only account that can be used to make purchases off-campus. Funds in this account do not expire as long as you are a Suffolk student or member of the Suffolk community. Funds will expire after 24 months of inactivity, upon graduation, or departure from the University.

Recommended Budget

There are numerous factors to consider when deciding the initial amount of money you would like to deposit into your Ram Account, such as:

  • Do you live on campus?
  • How many meals/snacks a day will you be eating while on campus?
  • Will you be making purchases at the bookstore?

Please note that all funds will roll over from semester to semester and from year to year. If you don't use all your money in one semester, you always can in the following semester.

Recommended Budget Range Low-Range Top-Range
Textbooks $500 $1,500
Dining/Snacks $100 $1,000
Misc./copiers $20 $200
Total $620 $2,700

The GET Mobile App

The GET Mobile App manages Ram Card transactions, funds, and other card management functions. You can view your transaction history and account balances, add/manage funds, report your card as lost or stolen, upload your ID photo, and discover off-campus locations that accept Ram Card.

Parents, Guardians, and other relatives can add funds to their student’s accounts through the Parent’s login via the GET Service Portal. Visit Ram Card for Parents for more information.

  1. Access the GET Mobile App IOS I Android.
  2. Select “Suffolk University” and “Sign Up” and follow the instructions. Please do not include "UID" when entering your ID number.
  3. You will then have to confirm your account. GET Funds will send an email to the email address you provide.
  4. Open the email and confirm your account by clicking on the link in the email.
  5. Log in to your account with the email you registered.

Please note: your GET login information is separate from your Suffolk University Single Sign-On information. If you need assistance with GET, please contact Campus Card Services.

The GET Mobile app allows you to add funds, view student account balances and transactions, redeem rewards and more while on the go. You can also make purchases at university dining halls with the barcode through the GET app.

Download the GET Mobile app: iOS | Android

There are three ways to add funds to your student accounts:

  1. Online via GET Service Portal - Deposit funds into your Ram Account online using a credit or debit card. Funds deposited online are credited to your Ram Account immediately. Parents can add funds to your student's Ram Account online. First, click the parent link. Please do not include "UID" when entering your ID number. Then, select the amount you wish to deposit
  2. Cash - Cash may be deposited at a Value Port located on the third floor of the Sawyer Building. Check and credit card deposits can be made at Student Account Services located at 73 Tremont St., 6th floor. Checks must be made payable to Suffolk University
  3. Checks - If mailing a check, include the student’s name and ID number, and mail it to:

Student Account Services
c/o John Connors
73 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02108

Credit card deposits through Student Account Services require a signature and must be made in person. Such deposits will be credited to your Ram Account within 2-3 business days.

(Please note: meal plans once elected cannot be modified, transferred, withdrawn, or refunded.)

Ram Card ID

In order to submit your photo online for your Suffolk University ID card, you must first register your Suffolk ID number in the GET Mobile app IOS I Android. If you already have a GET account, login and locate "Settings" on the home page and select "Update ID Photo." Make sure the photo is following our required specifications.

If you do not have a GET account, you will need a valid email address and your Suffolk University ID number. GET does not use your Suffolk University Single Sign-On (SSO) information to log in, so you must create a GET account if you do not have a GET account already.

Follow these steps to register for a GET account:

  1. Locate your Suffolk ID number via Workday. If you are a Suffolk Student, you may also find this information on Workday or in your admission letter.
  2. In the GET mobile app, select "Suffolk University” and “Sign Up" and follow the instructions. Please do not include "UID" when entering your ID number.
  3. After registration, you will then have to confirm your account. GET Funds will send an email to the address you provided.
  4. Open the email and confirm your account by clicking the link.
  5. Log in to your account with the email you registered.
  6. On the home page, select “Settings” and select “Update ID photo.”

Before uploading the picture, make sure your photo meets the required specifications.

Photo Requirements:

  • Photo must be of yourself only, centered, and fill a large part of the frame.
  • You are looking straight into the camera; no selfies.
  • Photo is cropped to your head and shoulders, with the top of your head fully visible. 
  • Not digitally altered, enhanced, or AI generated.
  • Your face should be well-lit and clearly visible. Avoid photos that are too dark or too bright. Minor shadows are acceptable as long as the face is clearly identifiable.
  • Background is a solid neutral color.
  • Photo must be in full color, not black & white or filtered.
  • File size does not exceed 1MB and file type is JPEG or PNG.
  • No red eye and/or reflections.
  • No significant obstructions of the face. Minor obstructions, such as hair partially covering the face are acceptable.
  • No hats, sunglasses, or props, prescription glasses and religious headwear are acceptable.*
    *Headwear, such as hats, scarves, or headdresses, worn for religious purposes may be worn only when it does not cover parts of the person's face. The headwear must be moved above the crown of the head to meet the person's hairline so not to obstruct the structure of the person’s face.

Once you make sure your photo matches all requirements, upload your picture to the GET Mobile App by selecting “Update Photo” in “Settings.”  

The picture will be reviewed by Campus Card Services to ensure it complies with our picture standards. Once it is reviewed, you will receive an email to let you know whether your picture was approved or rejected. If approved you will receive a confirmation email; if rejected you will get a brief explanation of why it did not meet the requirements, and you may submit a new photo to the portal. Any questions or concerns, email Campus Card Services.

The replacement fee for Suffolk IDs is $25. Use the Replacement ID form to make a payment.