Personal Identification FAQ for Students, Faculty and Staff

What identifiers are currently used?
What is changing and why?
What is UMID/SID/FID?
What is U ID Number?
What is Directory ID?
What's the difference between U ID Number and Directory ID?
What University systems use U ID Number?
What University systems use Directory ID?
When is my U ID Number assigned?
When is my Directory ID assigned?
How do I find my U ID Number?
How do I find my Directory ID?
Will Social Security Number still be collected?
Every time I transact business with the University I am asked for my U ID Number. Why is that?
Will I need a new ID Card?
When will all University systems use U ID Number and Directory ID?
How will the U ID Number work with temporary Student or Employee IDs currently assigned when someone does not have a SSN?
Can I change my U ID Number?
What is the Directory I keep hearing about?
How do I get help if I can’t locate my U ID Number or Directory ID?

 

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