Photo Identification Policy
In order to protect student privacy, students should be prepared to furnish photo identification to complete transactions where private student information is exchanged or where changes are made to a student’s academic record. This policy applies to all Wilmington University locations.
Examples of photo ID:
- Wilmington University ID Card
- Driver’s License
- State-issued identification card
- Passport
- Resident alien card
Examples of transactions where photo IDs are required:
- Registering for, adding, dropping, or withdrawing from courses
- Academic Advising
- Financial Aid
- Transcript or diploma pick-up
Confirming identity is a way to ensure the integrity of student records and the privacy of students.
When students visit campus to complete a transaction where private student information will be exchanged, staff members should ask for photo ID. If photo ID cannot be furnished and identity cannot be confirmed, no private information should be exchanged. In cases where a student has given permission via a FERPA form to release information about their academic record, the ID must match the name of the approved persons provided by the student.