From your first day at Georgia Tech to graduation and beyond, your BuzzCard helps connect you to campus resources and services. Whether you’re a new student, need to update your BuzzCard, or are attending online, we’re here to help you access the information and services you need.
Quickly access resources to enable your BuzzCard, manage your account, learn about key features, and find locations where your BuzzCard can be used throughout campus and beyond.
Get started with step-by-step instructions for uploading your photo, enabling your BuzzCard, and accessing campus with your device.
Add funds, check balances, review transactions, and manage your BuzzCard anytime through the online portal.
Discover everything your BuzzCard can do, from building access and dining to printing, and other convenient features.
Explore the many places your BuzzCard works, including residence halls, dining locations, and participating off-campus partners.
Physical BuzzCard production and distribution are temporarily paused for all Online Master’s program students until the Fall 2026 semester. Please review the critical action deadlines and shipping updates detailed below before uploading photos or adding funds.
Do not submit ID photos or deposit account funds after April 1, 2026.
- Domestic Students (US only): Card printing is paused and will resume on September 1, 2026.
- International Students: The BuzzCard interest form opens on August 1, 2026. You may submit a request by filling out the form and once approved, cards will be shipped in Mid-October 2026.
All Georgia Tech students are eligible to receive a BuzzCard after confirming enrollment. Most students will use a digital BuzzCard, while students in eligible Online Master’s programs have the option to request a physical card.
The current pricing for BuzzCards and their related services along with the accepted forms of payment may be found in the table below. For further information, please contact Swarm Support.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Initial Buzzcard | Free |
| Replacement Card (Non-functioning) | Free |
| Replacement Card (Lost/Stolen/Damaged) | $30 |
| Domestic Online Student (Non-Chip) | $30 |
| International Online Students (Non-Chip) | $30 |
| Family Buzzcard | $30 |
In addition to the primary services related to BuzzCard, Swarm Support also offers the following supplementary services for:
- Account Closure & Refunds (due to a graduation or withdrawal from the university)
- Using a Preferred Name on Your Card
