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IDENTIFICATION CARD USE/POLICY
Your TSU ID/Access Card provides access to the following services:
- Meal Plans, Dining Services and the P.O.D.
- Library
- Wellness Center
- Cafeteria
- Parking Decal
- Residence Hall Access
- Encoded with meal plans
- Access to athletic events
- Gated Parking Lots
- Class Attendance
- Academic Laboratories
- Building Access
- Campus Events
MEAL PLANS, DINING SERVICES AND THE P.O.D.
Meal Plans are assigned by Residence Life. Activating your meal plan on a replacement ID/Access Card is done in the main Aramark Office located inside the 1st floor cafeteria in the Floyd-Payne Campus Center. Meal plans are available for students, faculty/staff, and temporary/seasonal employees. For more information regarding meal plans please visit Dining Services.
To have funds secured on your ID/Access card for the dining meal plans, purchases at the Provisions on Demand (POD) store, or Starbucks you must contact Aramark Food Services:
Mr. Stacey Clevenger | Controller TSU ARAMARK HIGHER EDUCATION | 3500 John Merritt Blvd
Kean Hall Room 131 | Nashville, TN 37209 | clevenger-stacey@aramark.com
- Why do I have to display my TSU identification card?
- When/where can I get my TSU ID card and lanyard?
- How much will it cost to get my ID card and lanyard?
- What if my ID card becomes lost, damaged or stolen?
- I am a returning student, is my ID card still valid?
- What do I do if I forget my ID card?
- When does the TSU campus ID policy become effective?
- Whom does this policy affect?
- How will this policy be communicated to students and employees?
- How will Tennessee State University address compliance of this policy?
- What are the specific guidelines for wearing the ID/lanyard?
- Why should I comply?
1. WHY DO I HAVE TO DISPLAY MY TSU IDENTIFICATION CARD?
Effective March 1, 2014, all students, employees and visitors are required to wear visible TSU approved identification cards so that others will know if they are authorized to be on the campus. University visitors are subject to be required to wear an approved ID to be identifiable. Visitors can secure a visitors ID through the department/area being visited. Visitors are always welcome on our campus; we want to treat guests with respect and be helpful while they are on university property and at university sponsored events. However, we realized during the previous years, some individuals were taking advantage of the university's open and welcoming campus in order to engage in undesirable behaviors. To assist in identifying individuals on the campus or at a university sponsored event, we must determine if they are a part of the TSU family, this will greatly enhance our campus climate.
2. WHEN/WHERE CAN I GET MY TSU ID CARD AND LANYARD?
IDs are processed by the ID Center located in Hankal Hall, Room 108.
The requirements for issuance of a TSU ID include:
- Photo identification - a valid driver's license or other form of government photo ID (state ID card, military ID, passport, or residence alien card).
- Students must complete registration and confirm their courses
- Faculty/staff must have an assigned role in Human Resources System or Banner System The photo ID is issued immediately after being photographed. The first ID card is included in fees. Lost or stolen ID cards are replaced for a $15 fee payable in the Bursar's office.
- CLICK HERE TO PAY FOR ID REPLACEMENT Your ID will only be replaced if you are currently registered for courses. Bring a printed copy of your payment confirmation to the ID Center for processing. Refunds for payments can be obtained in the Bursar's Office.
3. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO GET MY ID CARD AND LANYARD?
A student’s first ID card and lanyard are provided at no charge to the student, but a replacement fee is charged for any subsequent ID cards/lanyards ($15 for ID cards, lanyard and badge holders).
4. WHAT IF MY ID CARD BECOMES LOST, DAMAGED OR STOLEN?
Broken or cracked cards are not considered valid and must be replaced—a replacement charge is required. If a card is lost or stolen, please report it to Campus Police immediately (615) 963 - 5171 or the ID Center (615) 963 - 5311. Visit the ID Center to report the card as lost or stolen. A card cannot be marked lost over the phone. Once a card is marked lost, it cannot be reversed. A new ID card and account number will be generated for you after reporting the card lost during regular business hours.
PLEASE NOTE: A replacement card cannot be generated if you are not enrolled and taking classes for the current semester. There is a $15 fee for a replacement card (lost, stolen, and/or damaged). The fee is payable at the Bursar’s Office located in the McWherter Administration Building. The cashier window closes at 3:30 pm daily. Bring your receipt to the ID Center located in Hankal Hall Room 108 to receive your new card.
5. I AM A RETURNING STUDENT, IS MY ID CARD STILL VALID?
Students ID cards are considered VALID only for individuals registered for the CURRENT semester.
6. WHAT DO I DO IF I FORGET MY ID CARD?
Students may get a one (1) day visitor badge from the ID/Access Center. Similarly, employees may get a visitor badge with their Vice President’s written request. Individuals who frequently forget their ID will be charged for a replacement.
7. WHEN DOES THE TSU CAMPUS ID POLICY BECOME EFFECTIVE?
March 1, 2014.
8. WHOM DOES THIS POLICY AFFECT?
It applies to all persons on the property of Tennessee State University.
9. HOW WILL THIS POLICY BE COMMUNICATED TO STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES?
Information regarding Tennessee State University’s Identification (ID) policy will be included in formal orientation classes for all incoming students. Classroom instructors will communicate the ID policy to all students in their classes. All administrators, deans, directors, department chairs, and supervisors will communicate the policy to everyone within their areas of responsibility. The Office of Human Resources coordinates all new employee orientations that will include information about securing an ID and being knowledgeable of the ID Policy. Departments that employ temporary employees reporting directly to a department/unit are required to inform and verify that the temporary employee comply with university policy to secure and wear a university issued ID. The hiring department is also responsible to collect and return the ID to the ID Center.
10. HOW WILL TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY ADDRESS COMPLIANCE OF THIS POLICY?
Tennessee State University believes that self-enforcement will become a part of the normal behavior of the campus faculty/staff/students and visitors. It is expected that students, faculty, and staff will come to recognize the value of this policy and will choose to comply. Compliance with this policy is the shared responsibility and the right of all Tennessee State University staff, students and faculty members. Any member of the TSU community may respectfully ask individuals to comply with this policy and or/report noncompliance when appropriate. If a student becomes defiant or repeatedly violates this policy, the student will be reported to Campus Police or Judicial Affairs and may be required to leave the TSU campus and will be referred for disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. Similarly, if an employee repeatedly violates the policy, the employee will be reported to Human Resources for action in violation of University policy.
11. WHAT ARE THE SPECIFIC GUIDELINES FOR WEARING THE ID/LANYARD?
- Lanyards must be worn around the neck while on campus, and the ID card must be clearly visible at all times, unless it should be removed for safety reasons or an approved ADA variance.
- Any lanyard is acceptable, but it must be worn in the same manner as the official University lanyard. The color of the lanyard is not critical.
- No one will be allowed into class, receive a syllabus or take exams without wearing his or her ID.
- Students who do not have their ID/lanyards may pick up a visitor badge from the information desk located in the Floyd-Payne Campus Center. Employees may obtain approval for a temporary ID (limited to one day) approval from their Vice President’s respective designee.
Per University policy, students and employees must display their TSU ID card whenever present on campus. The ID card is necessary for admission to University activities, computer labs, and various centers, use of learning resources, at the Testing Center and other campus facilities and functions. The TSU Identification (ID) card is the property of Tennessee State University and must be surrendered upon demand if requested by a Tennessee State University official.
Additional Rules and Guidelines Individuals who fail to comply are subject to be fined or recieve a written failure to comply with university policy citation and/or fine.