Student Identification Card Policy

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to require that all Jefferson Community College students possess and carry a valid Jefferson Community College student identification SUNYCard.

Policy

It is the policy of the State University of New York (SUNY) to issue “SUNYCard” identification cards to students at its campuses. Jefferson Community College requires all students to carry a valid Jefferson Community College identification card to ensure the safety of students and the entire campus community.

1. Jefferson Community College identification cards are provided for appropriate identification use and access to buildings and services.
2. The cards are not transferrable and are valid as long as the holder continues their specific affiliation with the campus.
3. A campus identification card is to be used only by the person to whom it is issued.
4. The identification card (including digital identification cards) must be presented or surrendered upon request of a duly authorized Jefferson Community College official, including but not limited to residence hall staff, Campus Safety and Security staff, Student Affairs staff, and students, contractors, or other staff authorized by Jefferson Community College to supervise campus events, activities, and residence halls.
5. Individuals may be required to reveal their faces to confirm identity when needed to maintain campus safety or security.
6. Upon request, students must show all identifying information shown on the card and/or surrender the card to the requesting official.
7. Intentional refusal to present or surrender a student identification card upon request by a Jefferson Community College official; alteration or falsification of data on an identification card; creation and/or distribution of falsified identification cards; using an identification card to impersonate others; or refusal to reveal one’s face to confirm identity; are violations of this policy and may result in disciplinary action.
8. It is the student’s responsibility to replace the identification card if it is confiscated, stolen, lost, bent, broken, or worn beyond the point of readability by Jefferson Community College officials and/or card readers used by the College.
   1. Lost or stolen cards should be reported immediately to the Security Office.
   2. Replacement cards may be obtained at the Security Office, in accordance with posted fees.
9. Jefferson Community College, the Faculty Association of Jefferson Community College, and the Jefferson Faculty Student Association Auxiliary, LLC are not liable for any charges or other damages incurred if an ID is lost and used by another.
10. The Vice President for Administration and Finance or designee is responsible for overseeing this policy.

Adopted
November 2024, Res. 170-24