University ID Card

The ID Card contains a photograph and information about the card holder:

• In written form
• In a magnetic stripe
• On a barcode
• On an integrated microchip (Proximity card)

The card is used for:

• Identity verification
• Matching a person to their electronic records
• Resident dorm access
• Dining halls
• Off-campus merchants (Bevopay)
• Rec Sports Membership
• Campus copiers
• General libraries
• Metro transit
• Athletic events
• General merchant discounts for students/staff
• Virtual ID
• Building Access Control System (BACS)

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Requesting an ID Card

An ID Card can be requested remotely to be printed and ready for pick up. Visit the ID Center main page to request and ID Card using our ID Card Creation request form.

Business hours and location information can be found on the ID Center main page. 

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ID Card Photo

The ID card photo, all information on the ID card and the ID card itself are the property of The University of Texas at Austin. The photos are the property of the university and may not be used for any other purposes, such as your personal Web page. Reproduction and/or redistribution of the information on the ID card is prohibited.

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ID Card Number

The 16-Digit ID Card Number on the face of the ID card is considered a confidential identifier and considered Confidential data. This information is not to be revealed or shared by anyone for any reason. See the Extended List of Confidential Data for more information.

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Where ID Card Information Comes From

University Employees

• Information comes from employee systems including:
  • Workday
  • Payroll

University Student

• Information comes from the Office of the Registrar

Note: University Affiliates will receive the "Univ Aff" designation and Official Visitors will receive the "Visitor" designation.

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