Marshall University transitions to mobile-only NFC ID cards

Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, USA, has responded to the Covid-19 pandemic by switching to a mobile-only ID system, removing the need to issue physical cards or for students to visit the campus ID office in person to register for a card and have their photograph taken.

The university launched its Marshall Mobile ID (MMID) card last year, as an alternative to its physical campus card, and has now implemented a full rollout, only issuing physical cards for individuals who don’t have a phone that supports the technology or who require visible, wearable credentials.