# Aggie One Stop

**Source**: https://aggie.tamu.edu/resources/student-resources/uin-retrieval
**Parent**: https://aggie.tamu.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships/international-student-scholarships

# UIN Retrieval

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### What is a UIN?

The Universal Identification Number (or UIN) is a nine-digit number issued to all Texas A&M affiliates. The number is maintained by the Texas A&M System Offices. At Texas A&M University, the UIN is considered the student identification number for all students and as the non-Social Security Number identifier for all staff and faculty.\
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### How can I retrieve my UIN?

To obtain a 9-digit Universal Identification Number (or UIN), may contact the Records section within the Office of the Registrar. A signed [Records Request form](https://registrar.tamu.edu/getmedia/a35cf493-88c5-418f-9c3d-56fb8121a5da/RecordsRequest.pdf) or written request (by fax or by sending a scanned copy via email) is required. The written request will need to include full name, date of birth, a statement requesting a UIN, and instructions on how to receive this information (e.g., email, fax, or regular mail). Email the signed Records Request form or written request to [records@tamu.edu](mailto:records@tamu.edu?subject=UIN%20Retrieval), or fax the Records section at 979-845-1086. For questions please contact the Records Section by phone at 979-845-1003.\
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### I'm a Former Student, why would I need to know my UIN?

The UIN is used at Texas A&M University throughout a student's entire association with the institution, starting with the application process and continuing through former student status. Former students who were enrolled at Texas A&M University during the fall 1985 semester or later may utilize [Howdy](https://howdy.tamu.edu/) by logging in with their NetID and password to access certain services available to former students (e.g., review their academic records, order official transcripts, etc.). A student's NetID and password expires two years after the last term of enrollment.\
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Former students who have need access to Howdy but have not been enrolled at Texas A&M University within the past two years need to complete the [Former Student Questionnaire](https://howdy.tamu.edu/main/home/fsq-ui) to start the process of reactivating their NetID. Former students may enter their Social Security Number in the 9-digit identification number field on the questionnaire to obtain their UIN. There may be times when former students are not able to enter a Social Security Number on the questionnaire (e.g., a former international student, etc.) or the system does not accept the Social Security Number provided. In these instances, the UIN is required to complete the questionnaire.\
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Additional information regarding account activation for former student access to Howdy may be found at the [Help Desk Central](https://tamu.service-now.com/tamu-selfservice/knowledge_detail.do?sysparm_document_key=kb_knowledge,cd11f1b2db4f6b000e4ca4f6d49619ef&sysparm_searchtable=kb_knowledge) website.

##### UIN Retrieval

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