Every Ottawa University student is issued a Braves Card that serves a wide variety of purposes, including:
- Official student ID
- Meal plan card
- Residence hall access
- Payments
- Vending machines throughout campus
- Copies and prints in the Copy Center and computer labs
- Braves Fan Shop items
- Ala carte items in the Gibson Student Center, Hetrick Bistro
- Laundry facilities in residence halls
- Dining Dollar card
- Braves Cash card