Who is eligible to receive a PolyCard?
PolyCards are issued to current faculty, staff, students, and emeriti.
Anyone that who does not have an active role mentioned above is ineligible to receive a PolyCard. Examples include affiliated persons (e.g. CPC casual, contractors, visiting faculty, volunteers, etc.); students currently in the application/entry process; faculty and staff not currently employed by Cal Poly.
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A lost or stolen PolyCard can be deactivated and will no longer function electronically. If you find someone else's card, contact the ITS Service Desk. The cost of a replacement PolyCard is $5 and payment must be made via Campus Express.
Faded and Worn Out PolyCards
If your PolyCard is worn out from normal use, go to Get a PolyCard under Replacement PolyCard and follow the instructions. For the replacement reason use "faded" or "worn out".
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Your photo will be used to create your PolyCard. Its uses will be subject to the campus Information Technology Resources Responsible Use Policy and Policy on Release of Student Information. For more information, see Security Policies.
Students
In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), your photograph is part of your educational record. As directory information, it can be released to campus officials, e.g. instructors and University Police, for educationally related and university purposes. The university will not release your photograph outside the institution unless permitted or required by law.
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