Trusted Identity Solutions for Education
Today’s students expect easy, instant access and personalized experiences. Entrust helps colleges and universities issue secure student IDs – physical or digital – that support access, payments, and campus life from day one.
Appeal to a New Generation of Students
Gen Z students are tech-savvy, social multitaskers with short attention spans and high expectations. They’ve grown up in a world where they rate everything from online purchases to phone apps. You need to adapt your campus ID programs to ensure your university or college IDs appeal to students who value:
Mobile connectivity
Authenticity and genuine experiences
Creativity and self-expression
Technology and social media
Everything You Need for Campus-Wide Credentialing
ID Card Printers
Instantly issue secure, high-quality student IDs across campus with smart card, magnetic stripe, and contactless encoding options.
Card Issuance Software
Design, issue, and manage credentials across locations with cloud-based or on-prem software integrated with campus systems.
Hardware Security Modules
Secure credential data and cryptographic operations with HSMs that protect student identities and enable compliance.
Benefits and Advantages
Improved Student Experience
Fast issuance, personalized cards, and seamless access reduce friction and increase student satisfaction.
Operational Efficiency
Centralized software, mobile capture, batch printing, and multi-location support streamline ID workflows.
Scalability
Support growth with rapid issuance during peak periods alongside campus needs.
Enhanced Campus Security
Control access to facilities and systems using chip, RF, or magnetic stripe credentials.
Institutional Branding
Reinforce your brand image with vibrant color and precision print quality.
Cost Savings
Save on ID issuance costs by producing long-lasting ID cards on demand from blank card stock.
Understanding the Student Journey
Discover the power of campus IDs and how they impact the student experience.
One Card for the Entire Campus
Student Orientation
Issue ID cards quickly during high-volume periods with flexible, distributed print options and remote photo submission.
Campus Access Control
Use smart cards for secure, centralized access to dorms, labs, athletic facilities, and staff-only buildings.
Payments and Transactions
Enable one-card access for laundry, vending, meal plans, and even local transit or sporting events.
ID Design
Customize ID cards with colors, logos, academic affiliations, and tactile security elements to align with institutional branding.
Distributed Issuance
Personalize the customer experience by enabling students and staff to submit photos online and collect their IDs at multiple locations.
Staff Credentialing
Issue staff IDs that enable access to secure areas and reflect institutional affiliation, supporting privacy and employee engagement.
Virtual Credential Builder: Create Your Own ID
Explore the world of ID card security features with our free interactive tool that lets you create virtual IDs by adding and removing security features and other elements.
Create a 5-Star Experience for Administrators
Cost-Saving Modularity
The modular design of our software and printers allows you to add new features quickly and affordably.
Tactile Images
Add innovative branding and enhanced security to your ID cards with our exclusive tactile impression feature.
Rapid Replacement
Ensure your ID card operations remain productive with an instant issuance program.
New Student Onboarding
Save both time and resources and improve the student experience by allowing your new students to easily and securely request badge credentials prior to their first day of class.
Identity Verification and Fraud Detection
Ensure student and educator credentials, assessments, and test scores are all secure with state-of-the-art ID verification and fraud detection technology.
Additional Resources
The Personalized Campus ID
Learn why old-school ID programs don’t impress today’s tech-savvy students.
Delivering a Five-Star Experience to Gen Z Students
See how card products impact student experience at universities.
Energize Your Campus ID Program
Discover the ultimate identity software for higher education.
2025 Identity Fraud Report
Discover the latest insights on identity fraud and how to prevent it.
Expectations of Digital Identity and Onboarding
Discover the importance of balancing user experience with identity security.
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