Student Life

Every student should secure an identification card (ID) from the office of student life on the Hattiesburg campus or the Office of Student Services on the Tradition campus. Students must present a copy of their class schedule in order to be issued an ID card. The ID card is the student’s official university identification and should be carried at all times. University officials, including faculty, staff, and security officers may ask students to present a valid WCU student ID at any time. Failure to present one’s ID will result in severe disciplinary action. Full-time students use the card for admission to school-sponsored activities, as a voting permit during student body elections, for securing a copy of the student handbook, and for library privileges. Part-time students have library privileges through the use of their use of their ID card.

Student ID Application and Guidelines

Notes on IDs

• The first ID issued is free.
• If an ID is lost or misplaced, the replacement fee is $10. Only one free ID card will be issued to a student during a five-year period.
• The ID card is valid on any WCU campus.
• If you are unable to provide a picture within the student ID guidelines, please email studentlife@wmcarey.edu to schedule a picture appointment.

Non-resident students must bring a copy of their current schedule to receive a decal.
Residential students will be issued a decal before or after they move in.

Necessary information to receive a parking decal:

• Make, Model, Year, and Color of the vehicle
• Full license plate number, county, and state
• Phone numbers
• Name and address of the driver and the registered owner
• Auto Insurance Information

In the case of multiple vehicles, bring all of the above information for each vehicle.