Photo guidelines

In order for us to issue your University ID card, we need a photo of you, which you can upload directly to MyStudentRecord (login required).

Your student ID card is used for:

• Accessing University buildings, including the library
• Registering your attendance at timetabled teaching
• Accessing the gym
• Proving your identity when collecting University documents and taking exams
• Always remember to keep your ID card on you when visiting the campus. 

What it needs to show

We need to see your face clearly so, like a passport photo, you should avoid:

• A hat or head covering (unless it's for religious or medical reasons)
• Anything covering your face, such as dark glasses, hair over part of your face
• Including any other objects or people
• Filters or retouching

It should also be a photo taken no more than 3 months ago and, unlike a passport photo, we don't mind if you smile!

You will be required to replace your card every 5 years (if necessary) with a new photograph and please note, any cards which don't meet the above requirements will not be issued and you will be asked to take a photograph on site.

Format and size

• We accept .bmp, .gif, .jpeg, .jpg and .tiff files
• Please crop it to these dimensions: height 180 pixels, width 150 pixels
• Please make sure the file size is less than 1MB

If there is a problem with your photo, we will contact you and request a different photo. This could mean your student ID card won't be ready at the start of term.