Leaner Identify Verification Policy
Florida Coastal University has established a process to authenticate identities in compliance with the provisions of the United States Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act, regarding the verification of learner identity in distance learning, to ensure that the learner who has been admitted to the University is the same person who participates in, completes, and receives credit for the programs. For this purpose, Florida Coastal University may choose one or more of the following methods:
- Secure login with username and password
- Proctored examinations
- New or emerging technologies and practices that are effective in verifying learner identification.
Verification Process
The learner identity verification process ensures that the enrolled learners are taking online courses and exams in a secure and honest manner, it involves the following:
1. Initial Verification:
Applicant learners must provide basic information such as their name, date of birth, and Social Security number (SSN) or other government-issued identification number.
2. Authentication:
Upon admission, learners will be required to authenticate their identity using a secure login and password or other authentication method such as multi-factor authentication for the learning management system (LMS) and required platforms. Learners are responsible for maintaining the security of their username, password, and other access credentials. The University will provide instructions on how to set up and use these authentication methods.
