All members of the University community including students, faculty and staff are required to possess a valid identification card. Identification cards are issued by Communication Network Services. Another picture identification card (such as a driver's license) will be required to obtain an Ohio University identification card.
Photos are digitized and stored. Ohio University retains full rights to these photographs for use in administrative and identification functions.
The identification card is the property of Ohio University. Individuals must surrender the identification card if so instructed by an official of Ohio University. The individual card holder is responsible for protecting all services provided by that identification card. Cardholders are not permitted to lend their identification card to others for any purpose.
Card Eligibility
- Faculty/Staff:
- A faculty or staff member must be actively employed. Retired faculty are eligible for an identification card upon written departmental approval.
- Student:
- Certification of current student status establishes eligibility for University services. Such services include registration, dining hall meal plans, entrance to athletic events, social functions, Health Services, use of campus recreation facilities, and all other University services. Students without proper identification will be denied service at the discretion of the appropriate University official responsible for administration of the respective services.
Card Distribution
- Faculty/Staff:
- New faculty and staff members must contact the Personnel Office, McKee House, and complete application for the preparation of a new or replacement card. Contract personnel may present a copy of their current contract to obtain a replacement-card.
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- Student:
- Identification cards will be issued to students at Precollege and at other times announced by the ID card office. Continuing students are to use the same card as used for their last session enrolled. A re-enrolling student will be charged a $10.00 replacement fee if a new card is required within one year of their last quarter of enrollment.
Regional campus students should contact the identification card office on the regional campus they are attending to obtain an identification card.
Card Replacement
Lost or stolen identification cards for students, faculty and staff will be re-issued at a cost of $10.00. In the event a card is lost or stolen, the Identification Card Office should be notified immediately. Lost cards are frequently returned to the ID card office and will be returned to the card holder upon the card holder's request in person at the ID card office.
Damaged cards and replacement cards necessitated by extended use will be provided at a charge of $5.00. Damaged cards must be turned in upon the issuance of a new card. Replacement I.D. cards will be prepared for students only upon completion and/or proof of current enrollment.
Identification cards which are invalidated by name changes (marriage, etc.), change in identification number, or a change of academic or administrative title will be replaced at no cost with the return of the old card. Proof of the change must be presented at the time application is made for a new card.
Holding Identification cards as Collateral Prohibited
Areas of the University which provide services to students, faculty and staff are not permitted to hold an identification card as collateral. The identification card carries various financial features that can be compromised by having physical access to the card. This restriction on holding identification cards as collateral protects both the card holder and the department providing the service. Also, any other individuals, departments, faculty, staff, etc. are not permitted to hold an identification card as collateral.
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Both on-line and off-line options are available for recording identification card information. Contact the ID card office to request assistance in developing a workable alternative to holding the physical identification card as a collateral item.
