How to Get a Student ID as an ELI Student

by Hind Alshammasi

In almost every university, it is mandatory for students to have a student ID as proof for his/ her enrollment in the university. The student ID is used for residence hall access, registration, fee collection, financial aid disbursement, dining halls, athletic event and recreational sports admission and library privileges. There are several steps to take in order to receive an ID.

First, once students get their acceptance (I-20, for international students), the admissions office at the English Language Institute sets a date for students to hand it over with their passports. After that, the students will fill out a form that states their official enrollment at the institute. Also, they’ll sign a paper agreement for the institutes’ rules and regulations.

Second, a staff member will then escort each student to one of the computers to help them make their Howdy accounts. This website is to let students check their assignments and exam dates. Professors and teachers contact their students through it. The staff member will soon give each student a different university identification number (UIN).

Third, once students have finished setting up their account and received their UIN number, they head straight to the General Service Complex. The student can ask for help if he or she doesn’t know the way. They can also use the map. This building is open from 8:00am till 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. In that building students will be asked to give their UIN numbers to the staff member. They will take a photo of the student on the spot and access his or her account information to fill in the ID.

It is not as difficult as it sounds. Following this process will not get a student lost and there will always be staff members there to help him or her. Also, anyone who lost their IDs should report the loss immediately and deactivate their card online at aggiebucks.tamu.edu or by contacting: (979) 845-4661.

These guidelines will surely help out students to get on with the process. These clear steps are simple once they’re followed correctly. Plus, students will also get the chance to walk around campus.