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Student Background Checks
Effective Fall 2006, all
entering students must have undergone a security background check prior to
matriculation. After you have been offered acceptance and prior to your
enrollment into any of the UTMB School of Health Professions Programs,
please go to the following site and order your background check. A copy
will be returned only to you and the Associate Dean for Admissions and Student
Affairs.
http://www.backgrounds4contractors.com
The Partner Code to use
is: UTMB9328
You will be able
to request, authorize, and pay for background checks with a credit card. You
will receive a copy of your report in approximately five business days.
Detailed Instructions
How Do I Get Started with
Acxiom
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Each student must set up an
online account with Acxiom through the contractor web site. Log on to the
internet web address:
http://www.backgrounds4contractors.com
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The first time you visit the
main web page, you will enter the partner code: UTMB9328
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Skip past the login and
password fields. Click on “I am a New User.”
Setting up an Account with
Acxiom
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Complete the required profile
setup information. Where it asks for “Company ID” you will need to just re-enter
your name again.
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Select which method you wish to
have the results of the background checks returned (by email or fax. Only one
method may be selected.)
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Next, choose a login and
password. This will allow you access to the website after your initial
registration to submit additional background check requests.
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Review and accept the Liability
Agreement and the Adverse Action Instructions.
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Under federal law (Fair Credit
Reporting Act), it is required that employers provide notification to their
employees before a background check (or consumer report) is requested. In
addition, the law requires that written authorization and consent be obtained
from each individual prior to the requesting of any consumer report. A sample
release/authorization form is enclosed.
Ordering a Background Check
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After completing the
registration process, a screen showing “backgrounds requested” will appear. On
the right side margin, you will need to select “order a background report.”
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The next screen will ask for
information on the individual you are requesting the background check be
processed.
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When all information is
entered, click “submit” at the bottom right-hand side of screen.
Payment for Background
Checks
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Payment via major credit card
is required at the time of the background request. The fee for the required
checks is $36.50 *Additional charges may be incurred by the student for certain
state/government requirements. *Additional charge of $52.00 for New York OCA/Statewide
or $17.00 for Puerto Rico.
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First time users select the
first option (Standard Background Check) unless your instructor tells you
otherwise.
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After the background check is
ordered, a billing and payment information screen will appear. You must complete
the required information fields to proceed.
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Click on submit at the bottom
right-hand side of the screen.
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You will receive immediate
payment approval and confirmation.
Acxiom Contact Information
- Additional background check information is
available through Acxiom if you are interested.
Acxiom contact person is Rachel Brade,
Client Relationship Manager
Phone 800-853-3228 Ext 7663
Email to rbrade@acxiom.com
Background Check Results
- Average turnaround time for processing and
completing background checks is 2-3 business days.
- Under federal law, any individual who fails
the background check must be provided with a copy of the report, along with a
Summary of Rights under the FCRA (Fair Credit Reporting Act) and Acxiom’s
toll-free telephone number and address. This is required should the individual
wish to dispute or question information contained in the background check
report.
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