RaiderCard opens doors to student amenities, buildings

By MADISON VIDALES

From sports events and dorm hall entry to student discount and exam verification, these are a few reasons to keep one’s Tech student ID on hand. A Tech ID opens the doors literally and figuratively for the student body during the course of their academic career.

The University ID office is located in Room 105 inside the Student Union Building with operation hours lasting between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is where students purchase their first $25 ID upon arrival at Tech.

To obtain their RaiderCard, a student must present a valid government-issued photo identification. These valid documents include a driver’s license, state-issued ID, military ID or passport, according to the University ID website.

After purchasing an ID once, students do not have to buy a new ID each semester unless it is lost or damaged.

The validity of the card lasts the duration of a student’s enrollment.

Each replacement for losing the card is $20, according to the University ID website.

On this card contains a student’s R Number, an 8-digit number preceding the letter R. This is used for academic and financial aid advising appointments, Student Health Service appointments and Tech employment applications.

Upon receiving a Tech ID, students are granted access to the following buildings: their respective dorm hall, the Robert H. Ewalt Student Recreation and Aquatic Center, Library and computer labs at various dorm halls and inside the SUB basement. When arriving at any of these places, students present or scan their ID to utilize these services.

For dorm hall access, students must use their ID to gain entry into the building after hours. These times change depending on move-in hours and finals season, according to the Housing website.

Students receive free access to the REC center during their enrollment time in classes, according to the REC’s website. If a student forgets or loses their Tech ID, they may still enter the REC by typing out their R Number at the front desk.

Additionally, the student ID carries tickets to sports events, Dining Bucks for use at Hospitality Locations and basic student information on file at the Student Health Services and Pharmacy at the Wellness Center.

To obtain tickets to sporting events carried on one’s student ID, students must purchase tickets online through the Tech Athletics website. Select sporting events may offer additional opportunities to obtain tickets in person, according to the Tech Athletics website.

Moreover, students have the option to reload or minimize the amount of money included in their respective dining plan. This is possible through Raiderlink, according to the University ID website. In terms of academics, students may be required to present their Tech ID before taking an exam for identification proof, according to the Academic Testing Services website.

For more information about student ID usage, visit the University ID website https://www.depts.ttu.edu/ unvid/.

Daily Toreador

The Raider ID is used to provide access to various buildings on campus and store “dining bucks” for students to use at on-campus dining halls.

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