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Ucard photo requirements

Before uploading your photo, please ensure it meets the requirements below. Otherwise, it will be rejected and you will be required to resubmit.

Remember, this photo will be used on your official Ontario Tech Ucard which must be displayed during exams and on-campus events, and to access campus services. Note: Your digital Ucard is not valid without an accompanying photo.

check_circle Do's

  1. White or light solid colour background.
  2. Clear, in focus and in colour.
  3. Good lighting.
  4. Full, front view of the face and shoulders squared to the camera.
  5. Cropped slightly above head to middle of chest.
  6. You are the only person in the picture.
  7. Feel free to smile!
  8. File format: .jpg or .png
  9. File size: 300 x 375 pixels.

cancel Don'ts

  1. No social media filters, AI-generated photos, or copies of other photos.
  2. No hats, head coverings (except for religious purposes) or sunglasses.
  3. No inappropriate clothing or gestures.
  4. No photos from graduation.
  5. Photo cannot be positioned on an angle.

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Examples of accepted photos

Photo of student directly facing the camera, cropped from above head to chest  Photo of student directly facing the camera, cropped from above head to chest

Examples of rejected photos

Student's selfie taken using a filter  Photo of a student making hand gestures  Up-close photo of a student with their head tilted  Photo of a student looking away from the camera  Photo of a student wearing a hat and sunglasses

Photo of a student wearing headphones  Full-body shot of a student standing  Close-up photo of a student  Student's headshot taken with bad lighting  Photo of a student with multiple people in the background