The University of Virginia recently deployed a new, card-based access control system that uses wireless locks and dual-credentialing technology. Students can now use their campus ID cards in combination with a unique PIN number to gain access to residence halls and rooms. As an added security benefit, the locks are online and wireless, which allows school officials to create immediate lockdowns and update access control permissions.

Once a student swipes his or her card through the reader, information from the card is sent to the server which responds with a message of pass or fail. This determines if the student is authorized to enter that particular room or facility.
Card-based access control is another way many schools are enhancing the functionality of their student ID programs, in this case, with an eye on improving campus security.
Learn more about how student ID cards can be used for access control…