The Future of Campus Identity Launching Fall 2027

The Digital ID initiative will transform how the UT community accesses buildings, services, and campus life — replacing physical ID cards with secure mobile credentials delivered through a seamless, phone-based digital experience.
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2027

Academic Year Launch

10+

Campus partner organizations

INITIATIVE GOALS

Built for the UT Community

Two core pillars guide the Digital ID initiative — driving campus connection and building a platform that unlocks real value.

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Drive Connection

Create a digitally connected campus where access to buildings, services, and events is frictionless, secure, and tailored to the lifestyle of the UT community.
 

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Build a Foundation that Unlocks Value

Implement enabling technologies that advance the vision of a one-app experience — empowering users to pay on and off campus, access local deals, and deepen brand affinity.

WHY IT MATTERS

Six Key Benefits

From day-to-day convenience to long-term security and cost savings — Digital ID delivers across the board.

🏫 Enhance Campus Experience

Reduce barriers and improve campus access and connectiveness for every Longhorn.

🏠 Improve Residential Life

Prevent dorm lockouts and unauthorized access by replacing physical IDs with integrated digital building access.

📢 Address Student Demand

Student Government surveys show overwhelming student support for digital IDs, especially among on-campus residents who depend heavily on ID access for daily activities.

🌆 Drive Value

Create a foundation for a seamless urban campus experience through greater access and opportunity for the whole community.

🔐 Enhance Security

Digital IDs eliminate the vulnerabilities of physical cards — no more lost or loaned IDs leading to unauthorized access.

💰 Reduce Costs

Reduce University ID card production expenditures while minimizing the financial burden on students for initial issuance and replacements.

IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE

The Road to Digital ID

Digital ID timeline: Now-Feedback & Discovery Community input phase; 2026–2027-Design & Development Platform build-out; Fall 2027-Launch to Students Available to all students; Spring 2028-Full Campus Rollout Faculty & staff included

For any questions about the Digital ID initiative, please contact Digital-ID@utexas.edu

"For years, students called for digital IDs and together, we delivered. We are honored 
to have had Student Government partner with our incredible university administrators to make 
this long-standing student vision a shared reality. This is what One Herd, One Home looks like in action."


— UT STUDENT GOVERNMENT
LEADERSHIP

Executive Sponsors & Steering Committee

Executive Sponsor and Steering Committee Co-Chair 

  • Cole Camplese — Vice President of Technology and Chief Information Officer; Enterprise Technology

  • Kathleen Brock — Vice President of Operations

  • John Dalton — Vice President for Student Affairs

Executive Officio Steering Committee Members

  • Heather Hanna — Associate Vice President, Engagement & Experience; Enterprise Technology

  • John Lovelace — Associate Vice President, Infrastructure; Enterprise Technology

  • Stephanie Gillen — Program Manager, Digital ID; Engagement & Experience, Enterprise Technology

  • Amanda Fratticcioli — Chief of Staff; Enterprise Technology

  • David Moss — Executive Director of Campus Solutions; Enterprise Technology

COLLABORATION

Campus Partners

 

Campus Experience

  • Athletics 

  • RecSports 

  • Museums 

  • Capital Metro 

  • Texas One Stop 

  • University Libraries 

  • UT Print 

Building Access

  • Campus Operations 

  • Enterprise Technology 

Housing Access and Dining

  • University Housing and Dining