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Identity Verification

Verifying your identity is important to Washtenaw Community College. This allows Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ to confirm a student’s identity and helps to prevent identity theft. As part of the admissions process new and returning students will be required to complete a 2-Step identity verification process.

• Step 1:  Identity Documentation Required - Students must submit a front and back copy of a valid form of identification.
• Step 2:  Verify Identity-InPerson/Zoom - Students must meet with a Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Team member either in-person at the Student Welcome Center, 2nd floor Student Center building or virtually during a brief Zoom meeting.

*Both Step 1 and Step 2 can be completed in-person at the Student Welcome Center. You do not need to submit your identity document prior to your visit.

Failure to provide a government-issued photo ID and verify your identification in a timely manner will result in your admissions processing being stopped and may impact the awarding of any financial aid. If you are having trouble obtaining a valid identity document, please contact the Student Welcome Center 734.973.3543 or [email protected] for assistance.

Verification of Identity - In-Person @ Student Welcome Center

(Both Step 1 & Step 2)

Available Mon-Thurs | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Fri | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

1. Come to the Student Welcome Center (Student Center Building, 2nd floor) and sign-in at the kiosk for assistance.
2. When called to the counter, you must present your valid identification to Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ staff.
3. After verification, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ staff will update your Admissions Checklist to show your identity has been verified.
4. Finish any enrollment checklist items that you may have.

Verification of Identity - Virtual Process

Step 1 – Identity Documentation Required

Submit a copy of the front and back of your valid form of identification as part of the application process or email to [email protected] at a later time.

• Use a phone camera, digital camera or scanner to create a color picture (pdf or jpeg file) of the front and back of your identity document which includes your photo. Make sure the whole document is captured and clearly legible.
• Please allow at least one business day for processing and review your MyÄ¢¹½ÊÓƵ, Admission Checklist for updates. When ‘Identity Documentation Req’ shows ‘Complete’, you can move on to Step 2. Please follow in order to locate your MyÄ¢¹½ÊÓƵ, Admission Checklist.

Step 2 - Verification of Identity - Zoom meeting

Available Monday - Thursday from 10:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

• Click to join a very brief Zoom meeting room. Make sure you have completed Step 1 above and your MyÄ¢¹½ÊÓƵ, Admission Checklist has been updated before joining us for a virtual meeting. 

  • You will need your Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ ID number and the valid identity document you previously submitted. Your Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ ID number was emailed to you and can also be found in your MyÄ¢¹½ÊÓƵ account.

  • You will receive a temporary meeting link which will only be valid for a short time. If you are not able to attend this meeting, please re-click ‘Verify Identity’ above to receive a new meeting link when you are ready.

• Once in the Zoom room, you will be asked to hold up the ID you previously submitted while your face is fully visible on camera.

• After verification, Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ staff will update your MyÄ¢¹½ÊÓƵ, Admission Checklist to show your Identity has been verified.

• Finish any other pending admissions checklist items you may have.