Washburn Identification Number (WIN) FAQ

Question: What is a WIN?
Answer: A WIN is a Washburn Identification Number. Each individual associated with Washburn is assigned a unique number by Washburn's administrative software. This unique number is the WIN.
   
Question: What is an iCard?
Answer: The Washburn iCard is the official photo ID card for Washburn University. All students, staff, and faculty need this card whenever asked to present university identification.
   
Question: How is an iCard related to the WIN?
Answer: The WIN is displayed on the front of your iCard.
   
Question: Where do I get an iCard?
Answer: At the Ichabod Service Center in the Memorial Union.
   
Question: I am a faculty member. How do I obtain my WIN?
Answer: Either obtain an iCard or contact the VPAA office.
   
Question: I am a student. How do I obtain my WIN?
Answer: Students may find their WIN on their iCard, admissions acceptance letter, billing statements and other correspondence from the university. Students may also obtain their WIN from their advisor during enrollment.
   
Question: I am a staff member. How do I obtain my WIN?
Answer: Either obtain an iCard or contact the Human Resources office.
   
Question: What is a PIN?
Answer: A PIN is a personal identification number known only by you. The university assigns your initial PIN and requires you to change it when it is first used.
Do NOT share your PIN with others.
   
Question: How do I find out my initial PIN?
Answer: Visit my.washburn.edu. Then select "Retrieve Account Information." You will be asked to enter your WIN and the last four digits of your social security number.
   
Question: What do I use my WIN and PIN for?
Answer:

Your WIN and your PIN let you IN!

  • Your WIN is required to access some Mabee Library resources online
  • Your initial PIN is required to initially access the campus portal, MyWashburn.
   
Question: I am a faculty member. May I use the WIN to display course grades on my office door or on the Web?
Answer: NO! Student WINs are considered to be part of the student's educational record according to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Acts (FERPA). WINs cannot be publicly displayed.
   
Question: What do I do if I suspect that someone else has gained access to my WIN and my PIN without authorization?
Answer: Contact acceptable-use@washburn.edu, or call 785-670-1010, ext. 3000.
   
Question: What is the source for all of the answers to the questions on this page?
Answer: The Washburn Identification Number (WIN) Policy Statement, available online at www.washburn.edu/win/win.html.

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