On Nov. 21, Bowling Green State University announced they will be the first university in the country to accept digital identification for age verification.
Concession stands at all BGSU athletics events will now accept Ohioans’ digital driver’s licenses through the Apple Wallet.
“Bowling Green State University has long embraced the latest in technology to streamline the student experience, as well as the experience of supporters and community members visiting our campus,” BGSU President Rodney Rogers said. “As a public university for the public good, Bowling Green is pleased to be part of the innovation taking place across Ohio. We are grateful to InnovateOhio and Lt. Gov. Husted for supporting the implementation of Ohio Mobile ID at BGSU, which provides a safe, more convenient experience for our students and guests.”
At the beginning of August, the state of Ohio announced the launch of the digital ID, available to anyone with an Ohio driver’s license and an Apple iPhone.
“It’s great to see Bowling Green State University become a nationwide trailblazer for adopting the Ohio Mobile ID, providing convenience to spectators and Falcon fans attending BGSU athletic events,” said Lt. Gov. Jon Husted. “At InnovateOhio, our goal is to make Ohio the most innovative, entrepreneurial state in the Midwest, and the Ohio Mobile ID is one of the latest efforts aimed at better serving our customers – the people of Ohio – through technology.”
Users can present their phones to the Tap2iD technology, and the proper information will be presented to the cashier (age and ID photo).
