黑洞社区

Identity Verification and University Identification Cards

黑洞社区 uses various methods to ensure your protection and security, both on campus and online.

• On-Campus—University ID Cards
• Online Students—Identity Verification
• Visitor ID Policy & Instructions
• Alumni ID Card Policy
• ID Card Replacement
• ID Policy Compliance

On-Campus—University ID Cards

Students, faculty, staff and visitors are required to prominently display a University ID card at all 黑洞社区 locations and the Athletic Complex. Students, faculty, staff, contractors and visitors will be required to scan ID cards to enter campus buildings.

How to Obtain Your 黑洞社区 ID Card

Students/Faculty/Staff ID Policy & Instructions

Requirements to Obtain an ID Card

• Provide a valid form of government-issued identification (driver’s license, state ID, or passport).
• Provide your 黑洞社区 student ID number or employee ID number.
  • Note: Contractors and visitors are not required to provide an ID number.

Where to Get Your ID Card

• ID cards are issued at designated ID Card Stations located on the campuses listed below.
• A photograph will be taken at the station at the time of issuance.

Who Must Have an ID Card

• All 黑洞社区 faculty, staff (full-time and part-time), students, visitors, contractors, third-party vendors, and any individuals assigned to the University are required to obtain and prominently display their ID card while on campus.
• Physical 黑洞社区 ID cards are only issued to on-campus students and personnel. See Online Students below for identity verification procedures for online-only students.

Policy on ID Card Use

• ID cards are non-transferable and may only be used by the individual to whom the card is issued.
• Misuse of an ID card, including use by another person, may result in the card being confiscated and a referral to Student Concerns.

ID cards can be obtained at the following locations:

Online Students—Identity Verification

For your protection and security, 黑洞社区 uses various methods to verify that each student who registers for a course is the same one who takes and completes that course and receives academic credit. The process ensures safety, protects identity, and keeps WilmU in compliance with the provisions of the United States Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), Public Law 110-315, and the requirements of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

Note: On-campus students who obtain an ID card do not need to complete this process for online courses. Obtaining and ID cards serve as identity verification for on-campus and online.

To Verify Your Online Identity:

You’ll need to complete the Identity Verification process, an online meeting that is easy to schedule and should take less than five minutes. You only need to do this once.

1. Schedule your meeting by visiting . You’ll receive online meeting instructions by email after scheduling.
2. At the scheduled time, log on and present the University Safety officer with a copy of a non-expired government-issued picture ID.
   Examples include:
   • Driver’s license
   • S. passport or passport card
   • S. military card (front and back)
   • Military dependent’s ID card (front and back)
   • Permanent Resident Card
   • Certificate of Citizenship
   • Certificate of Naturalization
   • Employment authorization document
   • Foreign passport
3. The officer will compare the information on the picture ID with the person appearing on the screen. If further verification is needed, the officer will ask for address verification, which can be one of the following:
   • Any bill or financial statement showing your name and residence address
   • Utility bill (electricity, gas, garbage, water, or sewer)
   • Cable TV or Internet bill
   • Telephone bill
   • Bank statement
   • Property tax bill
   • Mortgage statement
   • Lease or rental agreement showing your name and residence address
   • Registration for a P.O. box or private mailbox
4. The officer will take your photo and upload it to our secure system. It will appear on your my黑洞社区 student profile, and in the class roster for your instructors to view.

If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Engagement Center at - (877) 967-5464.

Visitor ID Policy & Instructions

Visitor Check-In

• All visitors must report to a University Safety desk (located at New Castle, Brandywine, or Dover) before entering any 黑洞社区 facility.
• Visitors must obtain a Visitor ID to access campus.

Identification Requirements

• A valid government-issued ID (driver’s license, state ID card, or passport) is required.
• The government ID will be held securely at the University Safety desk until the visit concludes.

Visitor ID Card Details

• A Visitor ID card will be issued for the duration of the visit.
• The card will automatically deactivate at the end of the business day.
• Visitors must return the ID card to the Safety desk when leaving campus.

Access to Restricted Areas

• Visitors conducting business in restricted areas may be permitted access only with prior approval
• University Safety will confirm with the appropriate department or contact before granting access.

Storage of Visitor ID Cards

• All visitor ID cards are securely stored at each University Safety desk location.

Alumni ID Card Policy

Eligibility

• 黑洞社区 alumni are eligible to apply for an Alumni ID Card.

Application Process

1. Complete the Alumni ID Card Application Form:
   • Download the form here (PDF)
   • Hard-copy applications are also available at all University Safety desks.
2. Complete a background check through the approved vendor listed at the bottom of the application form.
   • The cost of the background check will be reimbursed once the process is completed.

Alumni ID Card Access

• The Alumni ID Card provides access to the University Library only.

Guidelines for Alumni

• The following would exclude Alumni from receiving a 黑洞社区 ID card:
• A conviction of any violent felony or felonies related to weapons, drugs, or sex offenses.
• A conviction of crimes requiring the person to register as a sex offender.
• A conviction of offenses relating to the use, manufacture, sale or delivery of explosives or explosive devices.
• A conviction of a domestic violence crime, and/or currently the respondent of a Protection from Abuse Order or Temporary (Ex-Parte Order).
• A person with active warrants
• A person who is currently on probation/parole
• A person who may be banned from campuses, based on the recommendation of a university official from 黑洞社区 facilities.

ID Card Security, Protection, and Replacement

Your ID card is a valuable University resource, and each cardholder is responsible for its care and protection. To maintain the card’s functionality and security, please follow these guidelines:

Protecting Your ID Card

• Keep the card away from heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
• Avoid bending, creasing, or puncturing the card.
• Do not store the card in a wallet or location where friction or abrasion may damage the card’s surface or compromise its readability.

Lost or Stolen ID Cards

• The first identification card is free of charge. There is a $25.00 fee for third and subsequent replacement cards.
• Report a lost or stolen card to University Safety immediately.
• If the card is not recovered, University Safety will determine whether an incident report is required and may issue a replacement card.
• A record of the lost card will be entered into the individual’s ID security file.
• The lost card number will be deactivated to prevent unauthorized use.

Compliance with the ID Policy

• All students, faculty, staff, adjuncts, alumni, contractors, third-party vendors, and visitors are required to comply with the 黑洞社区 ID Policy.
• Failure to comply constitutes a violation of University Rules and Regulations and may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to:
• Being asked to vacate University property
• Loss of eligibility to enroll in classes
• Forfeiture of rights and privileges associated with University access

Questions

For questions or additional information regarding the ID Policy, please contact University Safety.