Starting in the Fall 2027 academic year, the Digital ID will unlock value and foster connection across campus. This initiative will transition the campus from reliance on physical ID cards to a digital-first experience, aligning with the expectations of a tech-savvy University community and enhancing security, convenience, and operational efficiency across all campus services.
Your feedback will help us better understand how the ID Card is used today and inform future decisions about creating a more seamless, modern, and accessible ID experience for our campus community.
Implementation Timeline
Goals
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.
Build a Foundation That Unlocks Value
Implemented a foundational set of enabling technologies that advance the vision of a one-app experience—empowering users to pay for goods on and off campus, access local deals, and deepen brand affinity through a seamless, integrated platform.
Benefits
Enhance Campus Experience
Reduce barriers and improve campus access and connectiveness.
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.
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 and management expenditures, while minimizing the financial burden on students for initial issuance and replacements.
Timeline
Fall 2027- Spring 2028
Digital IDs are expected to be available to students, faculty, and staff beginning in the Fall 2027–Spring 2028 academic year!
Executive Sponsors and Steering Committee
Executive Sponsor and Steering Committee Co-Chair
Cole Camplese — Vice President of Technology and Chief Information Officer; Enterprise Technology
Katie 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
Campus Partners
Campus Experience
Athletics
RecSports
Museums
Capitol Metro
Texas One Stop
University Libraries
UT Print
Building Access
Campus Operations
Enterprise Technology
Housing Access and Dining
University Housing and Dining
"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