news-category: Campus News On June 24, The Dawg Tag Digital ID Adds Webb Card to Smartphone Wallet or Device By Office of University Communications On June 23, 2025 Users Can Tap Their Android, iPhone or Apple Watch Anywhere the Card is Accepted BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Beginning on June 24, º£½ÇÍø will launch its new digital ID, The Dawg Tag. This program brings the convenience of the traditional Webb Card to a smartphone. Available for both Apple and Android devices, the Dawg Tag allows students, faculty, and staff to access campus facilities, meal plans, and make purchases—all from their phone’s wallet. Through the GWU One Card office initiative, users can tap their device anywhere a physical card is accepted, making campus life more seamless and efficient. No longer will a separate card be required, the Dawg Tag can be managed from a smartphone. Utilizing The Dawg Tag The Dawg Tag is stored directly on the device and can be used even if Android, iPhone or Apple Watch does not have network connectivity. There is no cost to use a student ID card in Android or Apple Wallet. Faculty, staff, and students are eligible as long as they meet all device and software requirements. The Dawg Tag works the same way as the plastic card—simply tap the reader with the phone instead of the card. For general FAQs and specific information for Android, iPhone and Apple Watch, visit the website here. If you have any difficulty using The Dawg Tag to complete a transaction, report the issue to the GWU One Card Office at [email protected] or call (704) 406-2391. Business hours are Monday–Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. º£½ÇÍø is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., º£½ÇÍø prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at º£½ÇÍø.edu.
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