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It enables correct access to buildings on campus including the Library, and printing provision. It contains name, a unique ID number, a photograph and employment status; staff, visitor, student, campus partner. University cards are issued in strict accordance with University Policy.  Cards are issued on the first day of employment or study and are valid for the duration of a contract.

Digital Photo Requirements for All ID Cards 

Photo Quality

Your digital photo must:

• Be clear and in focus.
• Be in colour (not black and white).
• Be approximately 300 pixels wide x 400 pixels high, (equivalent to 4cm x 5cm at 200 ppi).
• Be less than 4MB in file size.
• Be saved in JPEG (.jpg) format only.

Photo Content

Your photo must:

• Show only your head and shoulders.
• Contain no other people or objects.
• Be taken against a plain, light-coloured background.
• Show a clear contrast between you and the background.
• Not have any red-eye effect. 

Appearance and Position

Your photo must:

• Be a recent photograph of you.
• Show you facing forward and looking directly at the camera (portrait orientation).
• Show a neutral expression with your mouth closed.
• Show your eyes open and clearly visible.
• Have no hair covering your eyes.
• Have no shadows on your face or in the background.
• Not include a head covering, unless worn for religious or medical reasons.
• Not have anything obscuring your face.

Glasses

Do not wear glasses unless they are essential. If you must wear glasses:

• They must not be sunglasses or tinted lenses.
• Your eyes must not be obscured by the frames.
• There must be no glare, reflection, or shadow covering your eyes.

Lighting

Headwear

Eyes