Social Security Number Conversion Project
The university is working to remove the social security number (SSN) as the GoSOLAR Log-in ID (Student ID). Below, and in the following pages, you will find information on the status of this project including the introduction of the new Panther #. The pages will also let you know of any actions that you may need to take.
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has mandated that all of its institutions discontinue the use of a SSN as the primary look-up key for all faculty, staff and students. On November 30, 2006, Georgia State’s Conversion Project Team began meeting to develop the process of migrating from an SSN to a Unique ID. The anticipated implementation date of the Unique ID is September 2007. At the point of conversion, the Unique ID will become the method by which campus members are identified in our systems, applications and databases.
This change is critical in the continuing efforts to reduce the risk of identity theft of our faculty, staff and students.
Updates on the SSN Conversion Project will be available through this website, as well as The Villager, The Signal, campus e-mail, GoSOLAR and other media sources for the university community.
- FAQ
Get answers to your questions about the university policy for the protection of Social Security and Personal Identification Numbers.
- Timeline
This is a timeline estimate based on the current status of the SSN Conversion Project.
- Impacts
The Panther # will be used across all systems, applications and many business processes throughout an individual's relationship with the university.
- Get Your New PantherCard
Here you will find the schedule for when and where you can obtain your PantherCard.