PID Creation Process

While using the PID Creation Tool, you will need to be sure to follow the format guidelines below when entering your information. After you enter the appropriate data in the PID Creaton online form, you will be given a choice of PIDs to choose from, or you may create your own.

It will only take up to 5 minutes before your PID is activated. Within 10 minutes, you will be able to access Hokie SPA.

Incoming Students

You should have received a letter in the mail concerning your PID. This letter will provide you with the correct information you need to create your PID. If you do not have your letter, contact either Undergraduate Admissions at (540) 231-6267 or the Graduate School at (540) 231-6691.

Faculty and Staff

Your Banner HR representative must enter your information into the system. For further instructions, see the Employee PID Generation Procedure (http://www.it.vt.edu/organization/isc/irm/pidgeneration.html). After your information is in Banner, you may use the PID Creation Tool to complete the process.

Alums

If you graduated before 1977, your information is not in the system and will need to be entered. Call the University Registrar at (540) 231-6252 or send an e-mail message to registrar@vt.edu for further information.

Formats for Each Field:

Use the following formats according to the fields that show on your Identify Yourself screen:

• Your First and Last Name:
  • Students: Use the name on your application to Virginia Tech.
    Note: If you are a returning student who took classes prior to 1977, contact Undergraduate Admissions at (540) 231-6267 or the Graduate School at (540) 231-6691 to have your records pulled into the system and finalize your enrollment before using the PID Generation Tool.
  • Employees: Use your name as entered into Banner by your Banner representative.
  • Alums: Use your name as it exists in the Virginia Tech computer system.
• ID Number: Use numbers only; do not use dashes.
• Area Code & Phone Number: Employees only - Use the phone number entered into Banner by your Banner representative. You must include the area code, but you may enter the number in any format (i.e., with or without dashes and spaces).
• Birthday or Birth Date: Enter a four-digit year. You do not have to use leading zeroes in the month and day fields.
• First and Last Term of Attendance: Alums only - If you graduated before 1977, your information is not in the system and will need to be entered. Call the University Registrar at (540) 231-6252 or send an e-mail message to registrar@vt.edu for further information.
• Major or Degree Major:
  • Students: Use the major listed on your letter of acceptance from the school.
  • Alums: Use the major in which you received your degree.
• Any Degree Received: Alums only

Guidelines for Choosing a PID

You can choose any of the PIDs presented, or you can input a different PID. Remember, this is your PID for the duration of your affiliation with Virginia Tech, so choose wisely. A few things to keep in mind:

• It must be 3-8 characters or numbers.
• It must start with a letter.
• It will be checked against a database for expressions that may be found offensive to others.

More Information

For additional tips on creating your PID, see the PID Hints Web page. For more information on passwords, using your PID, and PID rules, see the PID Web page (http://www.computing.vt.edu/accounts_and_access/pid/index.html.