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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: 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.

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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