The Goodcard is a smartcard that has a number of different uses within the College.

  • It is your ID card
  • It is your room key
  • It allows you access through the College’s security doors.
  • It is a printing, copying and scanning payment card. (Papercut)

You should carry it at all times.  Your unique G number (G prefix and number) is printed on the front of the Goodcard.

Multiple Applications#

Your Goodcard has several different applications running on it that are produced by several different companies. Each application needs to be setup separately before you can use them.

You can do this by using a PC in one of the College’s media rooms that are located in the Basements of both London House and William Goodenough House. Room key and key for security doors in public areas This is setup for you by the Reception team and it will work straight away.

Payment card for printing, copying and scanning#

Your Goodcard lets you print, copy and scan using the multifunction printers in the Media Rooms. You will need to setup the Papercut application on your Goodcard and load some funds onto it before you can use the printers. For full instructions on how to Setup your Papercut account and add funds to your card, please see the Goodcard – Papercut guide

Lost Cards#

If you lose your Goodcard, you won’t lose the money on it if you report it immediately. The lost card will be cancelled and a new card issued. The funds on the old card will be transferred over to your new card.

Laundry#

Your Goodcard will not work for Laundry. The Laundry rooms use an app on your phone to pay for the washers and driers. For full instructions, please see the Circuit Laundry section.

When You Leave#

Your Goodcard must be returned to Reception when you leave Goodenough College. As an Alum, you will no longer be entitled to all of the discounts that you had as a Member.