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Photo Guidelines

When submitting your photo for the UVU ID Card, you must read and follow the guidelines found on the submission page. Any photos that do not meet the submission requirements will be denied and you will have to submit another photo.

If you are unsure of the submission requirements, see examples of photos below, or reach out to us by chat or email.

Note: UVU Marketing ($75) and Campus Connection (free) are equipped to take photos that meet these standards. This photo will be used on your ID card and in various campus systems for UVU Identification.

Verify Identity Once you have submitted your photo, please review the acceptable forms of Identity verification. Then submit these documents online, or setup a meeting to do so in-person at our desk in the Sorensen Center. Proceed to the Acceptable forms of ID page once your photo has been submitted.

Submit Your Photo   Acceptable Forms of ID

Photo Examples


Submit Photo

Good Photo!   

Student has a plain white background behind him, good lighting on his face, and no extra items.

Submit Photo

Good Photo!   

Smiling is not required. But good a plain background and adequate spacing is!

Submit Photo

Bad Photo   

  • Nothing obstructing the face can be worn
  • Student is not centered on in photo
  • Image is not appropriately cropped
  • Background is not a plain white color
Submit Photo

Bad Photo   

  • No hats are allowed in photos
  • Background is not a plain white color
Submit Photo

Bad Photo   

  • No headphones are allowed in photos
  • Background is not a plain white color




Submit Photo

Bad Photo   

  • Photo is poorly lit
  • Background is not a plain white color

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