Last updated: September 24, 2024
Policy Statement
It is the policy of the State University of New York (SUNY) to issue identification cards to students at its campuses. SUNY New Paltz requires all students to carry a valid SUNY New Paltz identification card while on campus or at any campus sponsored activity.
Applicability of the Policy
The identification card must be presented or surrendered upon request of a duly authorized University official, including but not limited to residence hall staff, University Police, or other students or staff authorized by the University to supervise campus events, activities, residence halls and facilitate campus operations. Individuals may be required to reveal their faces to confirm identity when needed to maintain campus safety or security. Upon request, students must show all identifying information shown on the card and/or surrender the card to the requesting official.
Intentional refusal to present or surrender a student identification card upon request by a University official; alteration or falsification of data on an identification card; creation and/or distribution of falsified identification cards; using an identification card to impersonate others; or refusal to reveal one’s face to confirm identity; are violations of this policy and may result in disciplinary action.
Procedures
It is the student’s responsibility to replace the identification card if it is confiscated, stolen, lost, bent, broken, or worn beyond the point of readability by University officials and/or card readers used by the University. Replacement cards may be obtained at the Card Services Office, in accordance with posted fees.
SUNY New Paltz identification cards are provided for appropriate identification use and access to buildings and services. The cards are not transferrable and are valid as long as the holder continues their specific affiliation with the campus. A campus identification card is to be used only by the person to whom it is issued. Lost or stolen cards must be reported immediately to Card Services.
Auxiliary Services, and the University are not liable for any charges or other damages incurred if an ID is lost and used by another.