Purdue Becomes Latest University to Launch Student IDs in Apple Wallet App

[jimthing]

Outside N America, not used at all. Except one in Oz. Pourquoi?

 

[ziriko]

Might go and get that masters after all 🤔

 

[mistasopz]

incoming undergraduates will no longer be issued a plastic card starting this summer.

I'm not a big fan of forcing people to only use the app. In my opinion, they should also keep the physical cards.

Believe it or not, there are people that don't wish to have a smart phone or have phones that are not Apple/Google (I run a Linux phone). There are also a group of people that don't like being forced to load these types of apps on their personal phones due to privacy concerns. I'm in the minority, but I don't think it's an unreasonable take. I shouldn't have to own an iPhone or Android to attend University.

 

[FelixDerKater]

No charged battery? No degree.

 

[ziriko]

I'm not a big fan of forcing people to only use the app. In my opinion, they should also keep the physical cards.

Believe it or not, there are people that don't wish to have a smart phone or have phones that are not Apple/Google (I run a Linux phone). There are also a group of people that don't like being forced to load these types of apps on their personal phones due to privacy concerns. I'm in the minority, but I don't think it's an unreasonable take. I shouldn't have to own an iPhone or Android to attend University.

You're more likely to be robbed of your ID than be digitally robbed. Past that, if you set up your phone correctly, no pin, biometric only, advanced data protection in iCloud, you're fine.

 

[blodyholy]

I’m guessing this is through Blackboard (rebranded as Transact)?

Yup, exactly what it is. Transact even uses Purdue as a case study for product promotion.

Edit: The case study was actually on a a single card for all access. I believe it is NFC, and really no reason in theory it wouldn’t still work since it’s what the app uses anyway.

 

[chickeneaster]

Believe it or not, no. The whole number. Yeah, I'm old... They stopped doing it the second term I was there. The new numbers were pretty short too... I remember hearing about the controversy of people trying to get transcripts and having to either get a number generated/assigned, or actually have someone find their new number. Yikes...

That's crazy that they did that, hopefully few people got their info stolen or messed with

 

[5105973]

Its surprising how physical wallet still stands the test of time in 2023. I still use my physical card a lot; especially recently when Apple Pay just decided it was not gonna work at self check out. Also, its more convenient than having take off my mask just to authenticate or expose my passcode. I can easily tap my debit card and it goes through for payment. But for things like government ID's, payment cards, transit, medical. Apple has a long way to go.

I use my physical wallet exclusively these days after using Samsung Pay for a couple of years. I use Apple Pay when shopping online. If I were a student trying to streamline what I carry around I'd probably use virtual wallets more. I prefer physical id cards because clerks still try to grab my phone on the few occasions I have to redeem an email coupon at a brick and mortar store. I want to minimize reasons for anyone to touch my phone.

 

[brandoman]

Sorry Android users, best Purdue can do is a physical student ID card 😆.

 

[_Spinn_]

Love seeing more stuff supporting the Wallet app.

 

[mistasopz]

You're more likely to be robbed of your ID than be digitally robbed. Past that, if you set up your phone correctly, no pin, biometric only, advanced data protection in iCloud, you're fine.

You might want to read my post again. I don't have an iPhone, and I don't want one. The university should be able to come up with a secure digital ID without requiring apps. Perhaps a browser based solution or something similar. And what about those people that don't want or own a phone at all?

 

[jimthing]

You might want to read my post again. I don't have an iPhone, and I don't want one. The university should be able to come up with a secure digital ID without requiring apps. Perhaps a browser based solution or something similar. And what about those people that don't want or own a phone at all?

Just because one student out of thousands can't be bothered to carry a phone, why should they?

 

[Vref]

Think the only time I used to take my college ID out was away from school for discounts lol

 

[Vref]

Its surprising how physical wallet still stands the test of time in 2023. I still use my physical card a lot; especially recently when Apple Pay just decided it was not gonna work at self check out. Also, its more convenient than having take off my mask just to authenticate or expose my passcode. I can easily tap my debit card and it goes through for payment. But for things like government ID's, payment cards, transit, medical. Apple has a long way to go.

I didn’t realize people were still wearing masks

But day to day still lots of instances where you need physical cash or plastic