Faculty & Staff Tribe Card
Your Tribe Card is the official form of identification for students, faculty and staff and an essential part of your life here on campus. A Tribe Card is your (literal) key to campus. From door access to W&M Express and more, your Tribe Card will open doors for you at William & Mary.
As a new employee, Tribe Cards are issued once your identity has been verified through Human Resources. Before cards can be produced however, two crucial elements are required to help identify you as a William & Mary employee. Both steps require an active W&M username.
Preparing to Submit
Supporting Documents
Before getting started, review the Photo Submission Guidelines to ensure your photo is acceptable. A valid government issued photo identification is required to obtain your Tribe Card. The ID should display your name, birth date and expiration date. Forms of ID include:
- Driver’s License or Learner’s Permit issued by a state DMV
- Identification Card issued by a state DMV
- Permanent Resident card, Passport/Passport Card including the MRZ code (when submitting a foreign passport please include the U.S. Visa page including the MRZ code)
- Military ID card. Note: Driver’s License or Identification Card stamped “void” are unable to be accepted.
Expired, damaged or unclear documents, trusted traveler cards and school IDs are not accepted for identity verification.
Name Verification
Visit tribecard.wm.edu and log in using your W&M credentials. Verify that the name listed above the left menu is correct and is the name that should be displayed on the printed Tribe Card.
If you have a Preferred/Chosen First Name listed in the Personal Information Questionnaire (PIQ) this is what will be listed on your Tribe Card. Your last name must match your government issued ID. Learn More.
If a name is printed incorrectly on a card, replacement cards can be purchased for $23. All purchases are non-refundable.
Photo Submission and ID Verification
Visit tribecard.wm.edu and select “Student & Staff Login” from the left menu. Once logged in, select “Upload Your Photo” and follow the prompts to upload an original photo (.jpg) of your government ID as well as your new photo. To expedite the review process, please ensure you crop your photo from the top of your head to your collarbone using the provided system tools.
You will receive an email confirmation to your W&M email address confirming your photo has been submitted successfully and is pending review. All uploaded information must be verified by Tribe Card Services which could take up to three business days to process. You will receive an email notification to your W&M account if your photos have been accepted or rejected.
Processing Your Card
Visit the Tribe Card Services office in Campus Center during normal business hours for processing of your Tribe Card. You will need to bring a valid government-issued ID with you to verify your identity.
Door Access Permissions
- Academic/Administrative/Residence buildings door access is granted by your supervisor, building supervisor, W&M Sponsor or Residence Life. If immediate assistance is needed during non-business hours, contact Campus Police.
- Tribe Card Services does not control building access.
