Security Technology

The Security and Technology Center oversees all technology on campus being used for security purposes such as security cameras, alarms, digitally-locked entryways, student ID management and more.

Hours of Operation and Location

Hours of Operation: ID cards are made 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Friday

We are located in the Parking and Transportation Office in Kendall Hall with the Public Safety Office.

For questions or more info, contact Security Technology at sectech@harding.edu, or call 501-279-5678.

About student ID cards

All students are required by the Student Handbook to carry a Harding Student ID card at all times. The ID card also serves many purposes on campus. It can be used:

To learn more about your ID card, see our Getting to Know Your ID Card guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a new ID card cost?

Replacement Card Fee: $10

We will charge this fee to your student account.

I’m going to be a new student in the coming semester. When can I get my Student ID card?

If you attend one of the Bison Bound sessions, you will receive your ID before you leave. We can also take a photo for the ID card at any time before that as long as you have been accepted to Harding University and appear in the system. We will need to know your H# to assist in getting your photo tied to your ID card profile in the system.

If you do not attend Bison Bound, you can come by the Public Safety office in Kendall Hall once you arrive on campus for the semester.

I got my ID photo taken early but did not receive my ID. Do I need to pick up my ID card or will it be mailed to me?

Your new ID card will be kept at the Public Safety office until the start of the semester. They will not be mailed to you. Just stop by Kendall Hall once you arrive on campus.

Do I need to get a new ID card every year?

You will keep your same ID card as long as you are a student at Harding University. You will not be issued a new card at the start of every school year.

Can I punch a hole in my Student ID?

No. There are components inside the card that allows you access to several doors across campus, including the exterior entrances to the residence halls. If a hole is punch in the card, some of those components may break, causing the card to become disabled. You will have to purchase a replacement ID card for a $10 fee.

My ID has a crack in it and now it will not work on the doors but it still works for DCB and the cafeteria. Why is that?

There are components inside the card that allows you access to several doors across campus, including the exterior entrances to the residence halls. If the card cracks or breaks, some of those components may break, causing the card to become disabled. Aramark uses the magnetic strip on the back of the card for your meal plan and DCB. As long as the magnetic strip is not damage, it will still work for meals. However, it is recommended that a new ID be purchased.

I lost an ID card and got a replacement. Since then, I have lost the replacement but I found my old card. Do I need to purchase another one?

You do not. If you find an old card that has been deactivated after being replaced and it is not damaged; it can be reactivated in the card access system without costing you anything.

Can I put my ID card by my cell phone?

Yes. Cell phones should not affect the programming of the components of the ID card.

When they swipe my card in the cafeteria or for DCB, it shows an error saying the card is "expired." Do I need a new ID card?

You do not need a new ID card. This is an issue in the Aramark Dining Services system. There is nothing wrong with your ID card. You’ll need to visit the Campus Dining Office located in the Heritage Building near the cafeteria to have the issue resolved.

I’m a returning student and am living in a different dorm than I did last year. Do I need to bring my ID card to you so it can be programmed for my new dorm?

You do not. Our system communicates with the database used by Housing. Access to the dorm you live in is added to your card automatically at the beginning of each semester. You do not have to do anything.

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