Online Photo Submission

Follow the photo requirements below to ensure that the photo you submit will be approved. Please allow two to three business days for your photo submission to be reviewed and approved before setting your appointment to pick up. The photo submitted for your Cougar Card must be an original photo. 

Photo Requirements

• Avoid shadows on face and the background (illuminate with light to avoid shadows).
• Have camera at eye level.
• Front view – full face w/shoulders, eyes open, watch for glare from eyeglasses, no face filters to alter appearance.
• Remove any additional items such as headphones, earphones, hats, beanies, sunglasses, etc.
• Correct brightness and contrast to avoid obscuring facial features and natural coloring.
• Ensure image is clear – high resolution and correct focus to avoid blurry pictures, no retouched or enhanced photos.
• Photo size must be at least a minimum of 300 pixels X 400 pixels.
• File format must be jpeg.
• File size cannot exceed 1 MB.
• Original photo. 

Example of Unacceptable Student Photos

• Bad contrast
• Too Dark
• Dark Background
• Goofy Expressions
• Hats, beanies, sunglasses, or headphones/earphones
• Bad crop
• Face filters
• Additional people in photo
• Photo of a photo 

Sample Acceptable Student Photo