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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:

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Mobile connectivity

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Authenticity and genuine experiences

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Creativity and self-expression

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Technology and social media

Why Entrust?

Benefits and Advantages

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Improved Student Experience

Fast issuance, personalized cards, and seamless access reduce friction and increase student satisfaction.

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Operational Efficiency

Centralized software, mobile capture, batch printing, and multi-location support streamline ID workflows.

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Scalability

Support growth with rapid issuance during peak periods alongside campus needs.

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Enhanced Campus Security

Control access to facilities and systems using chip, RF, or magnetic stripe credentials.

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Institutional Branding

Reinforce your brand image with vibrant color and precision print quality.

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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.

Use Cases

One Card for the Entire Campus

Issue ID cards quickly during high-volume periods with flexible, distributed print options and remote photo submission.

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Use smart cards for secure, centralized access to dorms, labs, athletic facilities, and staff-only buildings.

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Enable one-card access for laundry, vending, meal plans, and even local transit or sporting events.

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Customize ID cards with colors, logos, academic affiliations, and tactile security elements to align with institutional branding.

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Personalize the customer experience by enabling students and staff to submit photos online and collect their IDs at multiple locations.

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Issue staff IDs that enable access to secure areas and reflect institutional affiliation, supporting privacy and employee engagement.

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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

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Cost-Saving Modularity

The modular design of our software and printers allows you to add new features quickly and affordably.

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Tactile Images

Add innovative branding and enhanced security to your ID cards with our exclusive tactile impression feature.

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Rapid Replacement

Ensure your ID card operations remain productive with an instant issuance program.

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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.

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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.

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