Identification Cards

Every student enrolled at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley must possess an official identification card, issued by the university. The ID card remains the property of the university. The card must be presented for:

• Any university or department-sponsored activity.
• Admission to all intercollegiate athletic events.
• Identification for cashing checks on campus.
• Authorization to resell books to the University Bookstore or Student Book Exchange.
• Checking out equipment from the Office for Student Involvement and the Student Union Recreation Room.
• Identification for receipt of transcripts and other documents at UCentral.
• Identification for receipt of awards from Student Financial Services.
• Use of the university food service meal plans.
• Use of recreation facilities.
• Use of the Health Services.
• Purchase of campus parking permit.
• Campus library privileges.
• Voting in campus elections and referendums.
• Identifying oneself to a University official when requested to do so.
• Use of computer equipment in computer labs.

This card is non-transferable. Beginning freshmen and first-time entering transfer students will receive their original ID cards at no charge. A service charge of $12 will be required for cards generated during subsequent semesters and for replacement cards. Worn cards can be replaced for $5.00. Loss or mutilation of cards must be reported to the V OneCard Office in the Academic Services Building, Rm. 1.101 or call 956-665-7276. Fees are subject to change.

Students may not have in their possession more than one student ID card any one time.