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Photo Guidelines

When submitting your photo for the UVU ID Card, please be aware:

  • Photos must have a white background or a professional photo with a plain background.
  • No hats, sunglasses, props, or pets in the photo.  Only the individual is allowed.
  • Please face forward, photo should be cropped with a little space above the head and to the sides to the chest.  
  • Photo must be in color.
  • Photos should not be altered to change background or anything else.  

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: This photo will be used on your ID card and in various campus systems for UVU Identification.

Once you have submitted your photo, the next upload must be your identification, such as driver's license, state ID, US passport, or US VISA.  Please select Acceptable Forms of ID below for addtional accepted forms.   

Photo Examples


Your photo should:

  • Be a color photo.
  • Be taken against a plain white background.
  • Cropped slightly above your head to the middle of your chest.
  • Include you facing the camera directly with your eyes open and looking at the camera.
Example of a good photo

Good Photo

  • Plain white background behind him
  • Good lighting on his face
  • no extra items
Example of a good photo

Good Photo

  • Good a plain background
  • Adequate spacing

Your photo must not:

  • Be in black and white.
  • Be taken against a dark or busy background.
  • Obscure your face in any way, including hair or bangs.
  • Include sunglasses or a hat.
Example of a bad 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
Example of a bad photo

Bad Photo

  • No hats are allowed
  • Background is not a plain white color
Example of a bad photo

Bad Photo

  • No headphones are allowed
  • Background is not a plain white color
Example of a bad photo

Bad Photo

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

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