UVa and Health System IDs

A Health System ID badge is issued at Orientation and will be valid for all semesters that a student is registered. Students are encouraged to carry their ID card with them at all times as it can be used for check cashing and check writing purposes at most establishments.

Students are required to wear their Health System ID badges whenever they are in the the University of Virginia School of Medicine and in clinical areas. A patient has a right to know the name and status of the various people participating in his/her care. The Health System ID is also required to enter certain buildings (Jordan Hall and Davis) after 5 pm and on weekends, and security guards may check anyone's ID at night who is in any of the medical school/hospital buildings.

Starting August 2007, UVA IDs are being issued for access to athletic facilities and events.

Cavalier Advantage

The University of Virginia offers a Debit Card Program called "Cavalier Advantage."

Replacement IDs

For replacement of Health System IDs, first get a replacement form from Student Affairs and then take the signed form and a photo ID to the Security Office (downstairs on the ground floor in Davis). Phone: 924-5048.

Problems with Card-Readers

Go to the Security Office (downstairs on the ground floor in Davis) and have them check your magnetic strip.

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