Photo Upload

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Photo upload is required to receive your U Card!

Learn about the photo requirements for your U Card, then submit your photo at the bottom of this page.

Requirements

A clear image in color without any added filters, effects, or clipart.
At least 600 pixels by 600 pixels or 2" x 2" photo in JPEG format.
- All modern smartphone cameras will meet this requirement.
Use of a plain white, off-white or light gray background, free of patterns, objects, textures, etc. (No trees, bricks, windows, grass, stairs, wood, doors, etc.)
Image of face and shoulders facing forward. Do NOT zoom in on the face. Leave space around the sides of your face and the top of your head.
Use good lighting. No overexposed photos.
A clear, unobstructed, front view of the full head and shoulders. No hands can be touching the face or in the image. Eyes must be open and looking at the camera.
A photo of the subject alone in normal street attire with no hats, sunglasses, hand symbols, or pets in photo (religious head coverings are acceptable).
- This photo will be used by instructors and staff, so make sure to present professionally.
Recent (less than 6 months old).

Photo Examples

A good photo example with a plain background and person looking at the camera — This photo has a clear view of the entire face with a clear, plain background and is not cropped in.

A bad photo example where only half of a person's face is shown — Clear background, however the entire face is not visible.

A bad photo example of a busy background and person's hands in frame — Busy background and hands lifting into the frame.

A bad photo example of a person's hair blocking their face — Busy background, too far cropped in, and hands/hair block the face.

Submit Your Photo

Please email your photo to [email protected] from your University email address. The email should contain your name, ID number, and that it is for a Rochester U Card. The U Cards are created at the Twin Cities campus and mailed to the Rochester campus every 2 weeks.

Photo upload is required to receive your U Card!

Photo Examples

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