Local Students Encouraged to Replace WildCard IDs Now

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 7, 2013) ― All University of Kentucky faculty, staff and students must obtain new ID cards as part of the University of Kentucky's installation of its first high-tech, comprehensive security management system.  UK Police, who now oversees issuance of UK ID cards, encourges students living in the Lexington area to have their WildCard ID cards made now before the rush when out-of-town students return to campus for the Fall 2013 semester.

UK HealthCare ID badge integration will occur later in the fall and additional information and instruction will be forthcoming regarding that transition. Faculty, staff and students of main campus who need access to the UK HealthCare facilities should continue to use their current UK HealthCare badge until that transition is complete.

For students, the new IDs will replace the previous WildCard (those issued prior to May 1, 2013) and can be used for all of the same services. No personal information will be stored on the card. Students who have the previous WildCard will be required to turn in that card in order to receive the new card at no cost. A replacement fee of $30 will be charged to those who do not have their previous WildCard and for a lost or stolen card.

An optional ID card holder with lanyard is also available for $5.00. 

The WildCard UKID Center is located in Room 107 of the UK Student Center. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Upon completion, UK's new $4.8 million security system will include video monitoring of campus, centralized building access control, increased early warning communication capabilities and standard campus identification badges.