Student Identification Policy

Identification (ID) Cards

ALL JSCC students must obtain a JSCC photo identification (ID) card regardless as to whether they are online students or in-person students. Students must present one form of government issued photo identification and their class schedule at the time the ID card is made. Cards for all students are issued in the Student Activities Office (Strickland Center) at registration and as needed.

JSCC ID cards must be visible at all times while on campus and under no circumstances should they be altered or lent to another person. Presentation of the ID card is required for identification or participation in various student activities or events. Persons who do not have proper identification may be asked to leave campus. Students who withdraw before the semester ends must turn their ID cards into the SGA Office.

Lost ID cards must be replaced, and a fee of $5.00 is charged for each duplicate card. Students will need to pay the fee at the Business Office and bring the receipt to the Student Activities Office to have an ID card replaced. “JSCC student” defined as to this policy is a student who attends James Sprunt Community College for at least five (5) consecutive days.”

Purpose

1. To enhance the safety and security of all individuals on James Sprunt Community College’s campuses, ALL students will be required to obtain a photo identification card regardless as to whether they are online students or in-person students.
2. This student ID will serve as the official means of identification for James Sprunt Community College.
3. Unless a student loses/misplaces their ID card, it will only need to be issued once.
4. The first issued student ID is FREE. All replacements will cost $5.00.
5. The student ID must be visible at all times while on campus.
6. The ID is good for two years from date of issue. If student is still taking classes after that time, the ID will be updated with a current date of issue at no cost.
7. Individuals not wearing proper identification will be asked what business they have on campus. If the answer is satisfactory (i.e. potential applicant filing for admissions/financial aid, visitors on campus tour), that individual will be allowed to continue with his or her business and immediately leave campus upon completion of that business.

Scope

1. JSCC students will be required to obtain a student ID card before attendance verification, as faculty will not allow a student to attend class without an ID past this date.
2. Dates and times of ID drives will correspond with this time frame and will be announced at the beginning of each term.

Photo ID Policy

1. Students will be required to present one form of government-issued photo identification before an ID card is issued.
2. For ID pictures, James Sprunt Community College requires individuals to remove any items not worn as part of their daily appearance (i.e., prescription eyeglasses). The only exceptions are items worn for cultural or religious purposes.
3. All bandanas, hats, sunglasses, visors, etc. are to be removed before picture is taken.