Online Photo Submission

Online Photo Submission

PREREQUISITE:  Complete the New to UVA Checklist


Your University of Virginia ID Card and Online Photo Submission


The University ID Card is your passport to the University of Virginia.  It provides you access to facilities across the Grounds and allows you to obtain services from Dining locations, the University Bookstores, Cavalier ComputersElson Student Health CenterLaundry locations and more.  Read more about the many features of the University ID card.

Your online photo must be PASSPORT-STYLE and meet the following requirements:

Sample ID photo
  • Background MUST be SOLID white or light color.

  • Face and shoulders must face forward.

  • NO sunglasses, hats or anyone else in photo.

  • Photo must be a color JPEG, minimum of 2 x 3 inches.

  • File should not exceed 400 KB.

  • Submit ONLY one photo at a time.

Once your online photo is accepted, your photo will appear on your UVA ID Card EXACTLY as submitted.  The ID Office is NOT able to make any modifications.  A confirmation email is sent to your UVA email account upon review and approval of the photo.

24 to 72 hours after completing all the steps of the New to UVA Checklist  upload your passport-style photo that meets the above requirements using the secure photo submission site button below:

SECURE PHoto Submission

PLEASE NOTE: Once you have submitted a photo, do not resubmit a different photo.