Get Your Wolfpack One Card
The Wolfpack One Card office issues identification cards to the following segments of the campus population. Both are loaded into our system via downloads from Registration and Records and the PeopleSoft system:
- Currently registered NC State students
- Currently employed NC State faculty and staff
There is no fee for the first Wolfpack One card issued to new students, faculty and staff. Other ID cards may require a fee. A $20 fee applies for replacement cards.
Photo ID cards are also issued to:
Staff not paid by the university, visiting scholars, visiting professors, OLLI program members, NC State affiliates and guests of the University by request approved by a dean or vice chancellor. If you are a visitor, contractor or affiliate, do not upload your photo. Instead, have your sponsoring department complete this form, then visit our office to have your photo taken and pick up your card.
Non-Photo ID cards are issued to:
Students who are enrolled at NC State University in distance education courses (but not enrolled for any on-campus courses). This can be requested by completing the Distance Education ID Card Request Form.
Conference/guest cards are issued to summer conference groups and special programs that require access to University services without the issuance of a Student or Faculty/Staff ID.
Pickup Requirements
A valid physical or digital government-issued photo ID is required for all individuals to be issued a Wolfpack One Card Credential. Photocopies of the ID cards are not accepted.
Pickup Location
Incoming students can upload their photo here and pick up their card when arriving on campus. Upload your photo here. Students who are in the Raleigh area can pick up their photo ahead of their first semester. Contact the card office to ensure your card is ready.
New graduate students will not receive ID cards during the New Graduate Student Orientation. Graduate students should go to the Talley Student Union after their Orientation session to obtain an ID card.
During the regular school year, stop by the Wolfpack One Card office during regular business hours: Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Preferred Names
How do I set my preferred name?
For students, you can update your preferred name in MyPack Portal > Student Homepage > Personal Information tile > Select the ‘Preferred Name’ line > Edit the ‘First Name’ box > Select ‘Save.’
How long should I wait before requesting a new Wolfpack One Card?
Since the preferred name change affects all areas of campus, it may take up to two business days after approval for the change to be live in the One Card system.
Requesting a new Wolfpack One Card?
Once your preferred name has been changed in the MyPack Portal system, you can go to the Wolfpack One Card office on the main level of Talley Student Union. Please bring your current card with you when requesting a replacement card. You can request a new card with your Preferred name on the front and your legal name on the back.
Where is my preferred/non-legal name on the Wolfpack One Card?
Your preferred/non-legal name is printed on the front of your One Card, and your legal name is printed on the back.
Do I have to have the legal name on the back of my Wolfpack One Card?
It is recommended to keep your legal name on the back of your card in case it is required for other systems that cannot currently use a preferred name, such as those that may necessitate an ID card (e.g., DELTA testing services).
Where can I find more information about preferred name changes?