University & Student Business Services

Standard passport format (portrait) – a head and upper shoulders shot with a solid white background. Photo must be in color. Save and submit photo as .jpg or .bmp format.

Example of photo

• Photo MUST have a solid white background
• Normal facial expression
• Eyes open
• No hats or caps
• No ‘glamour shots’ (such as head tilts, turning sideways, etc.)
• No headphones, wireless hands-free devices, ear buds, etc.
• Head covering may be worn for religious reasons as long as your full face is visible and the head covering does not cast any shadows on your face.
• Prescription glasses are acceptable as long as there is no glare. Tilt your head slightly downward or remove your glasses.
• Dark glasses or non-prescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless you need them for medical reasons (a medical certificate may be required)