ID Card Protocol

To help fuel connections throughout our community and enhance the safety and security of our learning environment, KCAD provides all students and employees with a KCAD/Ferris ID card to be visibly displayed on their person at all times when on campus.

HOW TO GET AN ID CARD

If your ID is not visible, the KCAD Security Team will ask you to show it. If you still need to get your ID or do not have it with you, you may be delayed at the front desk while security personnel work with you to confirm that you are a current student or employee. In addition to making KCAD community members more visible to each other, ID cards also facilitate access to campus resource areas and events, both here at KCAD and on the main campus of Ferris State University in Big Rapids.

While portions of our campus are open to the public, many areas are restricted to official guests. Per our visitor check-in protocol, guests must be hosted by a KCAD employee or student, will be asked to sign in with security personnel, and will be asked to wear a visible visitor tag while on campus.

Each member of the KCAD community plays a pivotal role in fostering a safe and secure campus environment. Your vigilance and cooperation are appreciated and contribute significantly to our collective safety. Thank you for your support.

How do I get an ID card?

Go to idcard.ferris.edu.
Click “Student & Faculty/Staff Login” on the side navigation menu.
Log in using your Ferris account credentials.
Click "ID Request & Photo Upload" on the side navigation menu
Follow the provided instructions.
Once you receive an email confirmation that your ID has been printed, the card will be mailed to KCAD (typically within 24 hours) and you will be notified when your card is ready for pickup from Student Services (for students) or Human Resources (for employees). Your first lanyard will be provided at time of pickup.

NOTE: Students and faculty/staff must upload a valid, government-issued photo ID in order to obtain a KCAD/Ferris ID Card. Your ID will be encrypted and stored on a secure server. Once your photo is reviewed, your ID will be deleted from storage. Please keep an eye on your inbox—you will be contacted by email if your photo was not approved.

ID card photo guidelines

You will be asked to submit a photo of your government ID to verify identity. Please take a picture of your government issued ID (driver’s license) and have it ready to upload when submitting your photo.
Acceptable forms of identification include:
- Driver’s license or non-driver ID Card issued by DMV,
- State ID,
- U.S. Green Card,
- U.S. or foreign passport,
- U.S. military ID card
- INS I-1551 resident alien card.
If you do not have a driver's license, a high school ID card is permitted.
The ID card photo you submit must be a recent photo (within the past 6 months) and have a light-colored background.
Face must be clearly visible and facing forward – no profile shots, dark glasses, or large/wide headbands.
Hats and head coverings may not be worn, except for religious purposes and may not obscure or shadow the face.
Your entire face must be visible – including forehead and chin. Style your hair so it does not obstruct your face.
Photo should be cropped from just above the top of your head to collarbone.
Photo must be in color.
No filters (Instagram, Snapchat, etc.) or Photoshop.
Photo should just be you – no unnecessary objects, no pets, and no other people in the photo.
No graduation caps, gowns, or costumes can be worn.
Photo brightness, contrast and cropping must be reasonable.
Files must be in a .jpg or .jpeg format.

Is there a cost to obtain an ID card?

You will not be charged for your first ID card. If you accidentally damage your ID card, you may return it to KCAD Student Services or Human Resources for a replacement.

Do I need the new KCAD/Ferris ID if I already have the gray card?

At this time, no. This protocol applies to the grey KCAD ID card issued before 2022 and the updated Ferris State University KCAD/FSU Bulldog ID cards.

What do I do if I lose/break my ID card?

Log in to idcard.ferris.edu.
Select Report Lost/Stolen Card from the menu (under Account Management)
Click DEACTIVATE to deactivate your lost/stolen/damaged card,
Select ID/Badge Request & Photo Upload"
Follow the instructions to request a replacement card

What can I do to keep my ID card safe?

Keep it in a safe carrying case (wallet, lanyard or card holder).
Keep it away from magnets and computers to avoid magnetic damage.
Do not punch holes in your card.
Do not expose to water or excessive heat.
Do not allow anyone else to use your card.
Do not leave your card in an unsecured place.

If you need assistance requesting your ID card, contact [email protected] or 231.591.2648.

What are the specific guidelines for wearing my ID and lanyard?

Your ID should be visible on the front of your person at all times unless it should be removed for safety reasons or if you have an approved ADA variance. If the ID is contained within a lanyard, the lanyard should be worn around the neck while on campus. Any lanyard is acceptable.

Please contact the Disability and Accessibility Resource Center for an ADA variance.

Can I use my preferred name on my ID card?

Yes—so long as you have officially designated a preferred first name with the University. You can designate a preferred first name in the Personal Information section of the Student Academic Dashboard:

Go to Ferris360
search for Student Academic Dashboard and click on the search result
Click on Verify/Update Personal Information

I am a returning student. Is my ID card still valid?

Yes.

I'm a Dual Enrollment student. Do I need a KCAD/Ferris ID card?

Yes.

What do I do if I forget my ID card when I come to campus?

From your mobile device or computer, log into idcard.ferris.edu and click “Virtual ID Card.” If you cannot provide a mobile ID card, security will ask for your name to verify current enrollment and/or employment on KCAD’s campus. You will be asked to sign the visitor checkin log and may be asked to wear a temporary ID sticker or tab while on campus.

When did the KCAD campus ID policy go into effect?

August 29, 2022

Can I get an emeriti/alumni ID card?

Emeriti and alumni ID cards are available. Contact Human Resources for more info.