Security changes being enacted Jan. 1 will require students to switch to a digitized mobile ID rather than a physical ID, or to reencode their current card in order to continue using it. An additional change requires students, staff and faculty members to begin to use two separate IDs for University health buildings and academic division buildings.
The mobile ID is available via the Atrium Campus Connect app and can be added to Apple Wallet as well as Google Wallet. This digital version serves the same purpose as the physical ID, digitally allowing students to access University services such as academic buildings, dorms, meal plans and Cav Cash.
According to the University, the digital ID comes with enhanced security features. The Mobile ID uses built-in biometric factors such as facial recognition or touch ID to protect information from being accessed without user consent if a device gets lost or stolen…