Photo Guidelines

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Photo Guidelines

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

  • Photos must have 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.   

**Concurrent Enrollment Students without a driver's license, state ID, or passport will need to come in person with the Acceptable Form of ID and a parent.

Photo Examples

Your photo should:

  • Be a color photo.
  • Be taken against a solid, plain 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 background behind her
  • Good lighting on her face
  • no extra items

 

 

 

 

Example of a good photo

Good Photo

  • Good plain white 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
Example of a bad photo

Bad Photo

  • No hats are allowed
  • Student is not centered in the photo
  • Background is not properly cropped
Example of a bad photo

Bad Photo

  • No headphones are allowed in the photo
Example of a bad photo

Bad Photo

  • Photo is poorly lit
  • Background is not a plain white color
Example of a bad photo

Bad Photo

  • No pets are allowed in the photo
  • Student is not centered in the photo
  • Photo should not be or out of focus

Submit Your Photo

  1. Read the Photo Guidelines
  2. Go to your eAccounts Profile
eAccounts Profile page
eAccounts Profile
  1. Click “Submit New Photo”
  2. Select your photo or Take your photo
Upload a file
Select Photo from Device
Take a Photo
Take a photo
  1. Upload your U.S. government-issued ID
  2. Wait for approval from UVU staff

Submit Your Photo (App)

  1. Download the App

    1. Download and install the Transact eAccounts app on the App Store (for iOS) or the Google Play Store (for Android).
    2. Open the app and search for Utah Valley University.
      3. Select Utah Valley University from list
      Universities list
    3. Log in using your school credentials.
      4. Sign in to your UVU account
      UVU Sign In

  2. Upload Your Student Photo and ID

    1. Once logged in, go to the settings menu (top-right corner).
      2. Tap settings in the top right corner.
      eAccounts home
    2. Select "Submit ID Photo".
      3. Select 'Submit a Photo' in the settings menu
      Settings Menu
    3. Follow the prompts to upload your student photo and, if required, a valid government-issued ID.

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