Educational institutions of all shapes and sizes rely on ID cards as a way to increase security while also delivering a great deal of convenient functionality.

As security concerns grow and budgets tighten, it’s becoming more and more important for schools to maintain effective ID card programs. That’s where AlphaCard comes into play. We’ve helped hundreds of schools launch affordable ID programs that meet a wide range of requirements. The needs of each school are different, and with today’s card-printing technology, the options are limitless.

Some schools simply require basic photo IDs, while others integrate these ID cards with such applications as meal plan programs, library and equipment checkout, time and attendance, cashless payment, and even access control for campus buildings and student housing.

It’s important to note that school ID programs are no longer just for colleges and universities. High schools, middle schools, and other K-12 institutions are now realizing the benefits of issuing photo ID cards to students, faculty and staff. Many also produce visitor badges as well as identification cards for substitute teachers and temporary workers. This is a great way to prevent potential threats from gaining easy access to school facilities, as an ID card program is one of the most affordable ways to increase school security.

On the university level, student ID cards have been commonplace for quite some time, but the functionality of the cards has increased in recent years. University ID cards can play a prominent role in the flow of a campus community. They’re often applied to a variety of applications. Examples include management of meal plan accounts, paying for laundry, prints, copies and other campus services, controlling access to computer labs and dormitories, and many times these cards also double as public transit passes.

Whatever the needs of your school ID program are, you can be sure AlphaCard has experience meeting similar requirements. We’ve worked with all types of educational institutions and look forward to helping you find the right solution for your particular needs. Simply call (800) 717-8080 to learn more.

The AlphaCard Photo ID System is ideal for:

• Student, faculty and staff photo ID badges
• School visitor ID badges
• Access control
• Registration processes and record keeping
• Meal plan programs
• Library checkout processes
• Equipment checkout
• Activity and event access
• Fundraising activities
• Student debit card programs
• Making payments for printing, copying, vending machine purchases and other services