Wildcat ID Card Process for Contractors

Please review these criteria for Contractors looking to obtain a Wildcat ID Card.

Quick Links: | Prerequisites | Getting the ID Card | ID Photo Criteria | 

Article Summary

This article details the process for acquiring an ID card as a contractor.

Getting an ID Card as a Contractor

Prerequisites

• The Wildcat ID Card Office will receive an email that includes: 
  • Contractor/Vendor Name  
  • Company Name  
  • Role in Company  
  • Mobile Phone Number for Vendor
• An ID number will be provided unless the vendor has obtained a badge with Chico State previously. 
• Additionally, an email has to be sent from the department that contracted the vendor to id-cards@csuchico.edu.
  • NOTE: We cannot print a card until we have received this approval. 

Once you have been informed that you are an approved vendor

1. Pay $5.00 for your card here: https://commerce.cashnet.com/chicowccardfund. Print a hard copy of your receipt.
2. After you have paid, click on this link https://support.csuchico.edu/TDClient/1984/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=44957. Then click on "Request Service" to create a ticket.
3. Bring your receipt and a valid government-issued ID to the Wildcat Card Office in Meriam Library, Room 142. You will exchange your receipt for the card.
4. We will take a photo and print your card in our office. This process takes 5-10 minutes.
   • Alternatively, you can email a photo to id-cards@csuchico.edu following the Photo Criteria below.

Once your ID card has been printed, you may need to contact Facilities Management and Services to activate it so you can use it for door access.  

Wildcat ID Picture Criteria 

What does an appropriate picture look like?  

• Use a neutral background color (light blue, light gray, or beige)
• A white or cream background will be rejected.
• The picture should be taken shoulders up -- passport-style (you can smile!)
• Clothing is required - no hats, headphones, sunglasses, or facemasks
• Facing straight at the camera, no tilted heads, turned shoulders, or looking to the side
• Center yourself in the image - keep space on all sides of your head and the frame of the photo (no cut-off foreheads)

 Please do not wear the following items when taking your photo:  

• Beanies/hats 
• Headphones  
• Scarves  
• Lanyards
• Sunglasses 

 Please do not:  

• Put a filter on your picture  
• Include other people (or pets!) in the picture  
• Use a busy background (trees, cars, etc.)
• Take an image of your license/another ID to use as an ID photo - we need an original image