Participation in vGSW, the School's virtual campus in Second Life, depends on approved credentials and tools. These allow campus systems to identify the person present, recognise their role and Lodge, and determine access to particular spaces or activities. Keeping these tools current helps pupils take part fully in the School's academic and community life.

Pupils should obtain the required items early, through Magick Alley or another designated campus point. Someone without the proper tools may be able to visit some areas while remaining unrecognised by participation systems or unable to enter restricted spaces. Faculty or Administration can help resolve an incorrect credential.

School Armguards

The School armguard is the primary vGSW credential. Supported systems use it to recognise the wearer's role, Lodge, Campus Standing, and access eligibility. Campus objects, gates, Lodge features, and participation records may depend on it.

Every pupil should wear the correct armguard while on campus. A missing, outdated, or incorrectly configured armguard can prevent recognition. If a role or Lodge assignment is wrong, seek Faculty or administrative assistance rather than trying to bypass the affected system.

The armguard serves much the same purpose as a university identification card. Official enrolment, academic progress, grades, and Faculty decisions remain governed by the School's records; the armguard allows campus tools to respond appropriately to the person wearing it.

Faculty and Administration may issue, configure, correct, replace, or retire armguards when a role changes, a Lodge assignment needs correction, an older item is replaced, or records require adjustment. Pupils must use only their own assigned armguard and must not imitate another role, Lodge, rank, or level of access.

School Site Account Linking

The School Site and vGSW also use an account link to connect a pupil's website membership with their Second Life avatar. An armguard and an account link serve different purposes, and an activity may require both.

Unlinked pupils can follow the account-link prompt in their Grimoire to the School's linking page. Generate a link code while signed in to the School Site, then enter it at the separate Account Link terminal in vGSW before it expires. The Scholarium's main terminal checks the completed link; the separate Account Link terminal performs the linking step. If the account or avatar is linked incorrectly, ask for administrative assistance.

The Campus Uniform

Pupils are expected to wear approved attire on campus. The uniform establishes a shared academic appearance, with approved variations allowing School and Lodge identification.

Uniform variations are available through Magick Alley or other authorised campus sources. Outside attachments, accessories, and alternate uniform pieces are not permitted unless the Master of Pupils or Headmaster grants an exception. Pupils should check before adding items from other sources.

The Hub

The GSW Hub is a required campus tool that supports ordinary participation and communication. Pupils should obtain it from Magick Alley early in their campus experience and have it ready for activities that use it.

Access to Campus Spaces

Access may depend on enrolment, role, Lodge, Faculty authorisation, event participation, registration in a course section, Campus Standing, or the proper use of required tools. Some spaces are open for general use; others serve a particular group or activity.

An accessible-looking space may still be reserved. A hall may be prepared for a course section, an office may be used by appointment, or a Lodge room may be occupied for Lodge business. Follow posted notices and the directions of Faculty or the event host before entering or using such areas.

Access requirements connect certain opportunities with verified identity and demonstrated readiness. They may protect privacy, support technical operations, or identify who has been entrusted with a particular responsibility. A pupil who believes a restriction has been applied in error should report the location and the message received so that the matter can be checked.

Proper Use of Credentials

Campus credentials must be used honestly. Pupils must not copy, alter, misuse, lend, sell, or misrepresent them. This includes attempting access through another person's armguard, impersonating Faculty or Lodge Leadership, using outdated credentials, or interfering with identity and eligibility checks.

Misuse may result in correction of records, removal from a space, restricted campus access, retirement of tools, referral to Administration, or other appropriate action. Keeping credentials accurate and using them as intended allows the School to recognise participation reliably and helps shared spaces remain available for their intended use.