Faculty/Staff FAQ

Q&A

Question
Am I required to wear my Mountaineer Card?

Answer
The head of your department, working in conjunction with his/her vice president, determines whether or not cards are worn.

Question
What happens if I leave WVU?

Answer
You need to turn your Mountaineer Card into Human Resources, Mountaineer Card Services, or your supervisor by no later than your last day of work.

Question
How does my faculty card differ from the student card?

Answer
Faculty and staff cards are printed on a different background and show your department instead of a student designation. Both cards have a magnetic stripe and are encoded with personal identification as well as a lost card code that allows the Mountaineer Card Services Office to void lost or stolen cards.

Question
What if I am also a student?

Answer
You only need one Mountaineer Card for identification. Our databases allow us to assign privileges to those employees who are also students. We ask staff who now have a student card to trade it in for their Faculty and Staff Mountaineer Card.

Question
How do I know which card I should receive?

Answer
If you are a full time employee and a student, you should have the Mountaineer Card for faculty and staff. If you are a part-time employee and a student, you may carry the student card, however your department may require you carry the employee card for identification.

Question
As I understand, faculty and staff have been issued a WVUID number. How do I find out what my number is?

Answer
You can obtain your WVUID number here