Deacon OneCard is going mobile

There is a new, convenient way to use your Deacon OneCard — right from your smartphone!

Beginning January 11, 2027, the Mobile Deacon OneCard will be available to the Wake Forest community, providing another convenient way to access the places and services you use across campus.

With Mobile Credentials, your smartphone becomes your Deacon OneCard, allowing you to tap your phone for building access, dining, library services, printing and more.

Your campus credential is now right in the palm of your hand.

What You Need to Know

• Going mobile is completely voluntary. If you prefer to continue using your physical Deacon OneCard, no action is required.
• Choose one credential. Once you complete registration and activate your Mobile Deacon OneCard, your current physical Deacon OneCard will be deactivated.
• Keep the app open when tapping. The mobile tap feature requires the app to be open on your smartphone.
• Campus eligibility. Mobile credentials will not be available to faculty, staff or students at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine or The Pearl in Charlotte.

This new option allows you to have your Deacon OneCard on your smartphone, making access to campus services easier and more convenient.

More information about downloading, registering, and using the Mobile Deacon OneCard will be available as we approach the launch in 2027.