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Alternative Identifiers FAQ

Below are commonly asked questions about alternative identifiers and the OSU ID number.

  1. Where can I learn more about the OSU ID number?
  2. Will an alternative identifier be assigned to students?
  3. When will students be assigned the OSU ID number?
  4. How do I find out my OSU ID number?
  5. How will the OSU ID number be any safer from identity theft than the Social Security Number?
  6. Is the OSU ID number the same as the BuckID number?
  7. Can the BuckID number be used as the alternative identifier?
  8. Who do I contact if I believe my Social Security Number is being inappropriately used or protected?

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Where can I learn more about the OSU ID number?

The OSU ID number is part of the Student Information System (SIS) Project. Information about this project is available at http://oaa.osu.edu/sis/. Questions can be sent to sis@osu.edu.

Will an alternative identifier be assigned to students?

Yes, students will be assigned a nine-digit OSU ID number. Students who have been employed and have an eight-digit OSU ID number will retain that identifier.

When will students be assigned the OSU ID number?

The current plan is to assign the OSU ID number to students during the conversion to the PeopleSoft Student Information system for go live (June, 2008).

How do I find out my OSU ID number?

Currently students who are also employed by the university have been assigned an OSU ID number. If you are employed, the department you work for will be able to provide you with that information. Students who have not worked at OSU are being provided an OSU ID number through the SIS project. Details on the timeline for this effort are available at http://oaa.osu.edu/sis/. Questions can be sent to sis@osu.edu.

How will the OSU ID number be any safer from identity theft than the Social Security Number?

The OSU ID number pertains to business related to the University while the Social Security Number can provide access to financial and credit card records across the country.

Is the OSU ID number the same as the BuckID number?

No, the OSU ID number will either be eight or nine-digits while the BuckID is 16 digits.

Can the BuckID number be used as the alternative identifier?

The BuckID number is very similar to a credit card or debit card number and should be protected accordingly. Therefore, it would not be appropriate to use the BuckID number as an identifier.

Who do I contact if I believe my Social Security Number is being inappropriately used or protected?

Contact the Office of the CIO Security Group at security@osu.edu.

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