If you are new to Madison College, there are a lot of resources available to improve your student experience. To help you out, The Clarion staff has compiled a list of several resource you should access early in your academic journey.

OneCards (student ID)
Students can obtain a OneCard, or Madison College student ID, from any campus. At Truax and Goodman South, they should visit the Student Life office. At other campuses, they should stop by the main campus front desk.
To get your OneCard, you will need to be currently enrolled in a class and present a government issued photo ID.
Your OneCard is needed to:
• Serve as your library card.
• Gain access to the Student Health Clinic and the Fitness Center.
• Show proof of eligibility for a Madison Metro Bus Pass and to ride the campus shuttle.
• Get free admission to Madison College sporting events and Performing Arts Shows.
To learn more, visit the Madison College student website and search OneCard.

Madison Metro Transit Bus Pass
If you are enrolled in at least one on-campus, degree-credit course at one of the Madison campuses, you can receive an unlimited ride Madison Metro Transit Bus Pass. If you are taking non-degree, non-credit or all online courses, you may purchase access to the “Activities-Health-Transportation” package for $50 a semester.
To get a bus pass:
• Visit the Student Life office at Truax (Room B1260) or Goodman South (Room 109).
• Show your Madison College OneCard to verify eligibility.
• The staff member will link your student ID number to the bus pass issued to you.
The bus pass is good for any semester you are enrolled at Madison College. You don’t get a new pass each semester.

Laptops and hotspots
Students who need a computer or internet access can borrow a laptop or internet hotspot free of charge through Madison College’s Technology Access Program. Equipment requests can be made for the Fall 2025 semester from July 27 through Nov. 26.
You can request equipment by visiting the following link and completing the online form.
Remember that this is a loan. Equipment must be returned once you are no longer enrolled as a student at Madison College.

Locker reservations
If you need a secure place to store your things while on campus, lockers are available to students at the Truax Campus in both the main building and the Health Education Building. Lockers are free to use and can be registered for the entire academic year.
In the main Truax Campus building, lockers are located on the second floor. To use a locker, purchase or bring a lock of your own and place it on the locker you wish to use. Scan the QR code provided on the locker to complete the registration form.
In the Health Education Building locker rooms, simply place your lock on the locker. The lockers in the Health Education Building are managed by the School of Health Sciences. Questions about these lockers should go to [email protected].
The deadline for removing your belongings from your locker is May 30.

Cafeteria discounts
Madison College does not offer a student meal plan. But students can save 10% on food purchases at any Madison College dining service by using funds deposited to their OneCard.
To deposit money on your OneCard to use at the cafeteria, visit https://onecard.madisoncollege.edu/.

WolfPack Alerts
Students should sign up for WolfPack Alerts to get information about campus closures, potentially threatening incidents or weather emergencies. These alerts can be sent to your mobile device and school email using the InformaCast App.
To sign up, download the InformaCast App from Google Play or the Apple Store. Log into the app with your college email and password. Enable location services and push notifications as prompted.

Campus jobs
Many departments at Madison College hire student employees. Campus jobs tend to be flexible, allowing students to easily work around their class schedule. All on-campus and off-campus jobs are listed in Handshake, which is available to all Madison College students and alumni.
To set up your handshake account, go to joinhandshake.com. If the site recognizes that you are associated with Madison College, you will see the Madison Area Technical College logo. Click on the box labeled “Madison College Handshake Login” and create your account.

Fitness Center
The Madison College Fitness Center is located at the main Truax Campus building and is free to all students enrolled in college-level degree credit classes with your current student OneCard.
During the semester, the Fitness Center is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays.