Digital Photo and Government Issued ID Specifications

Digital Photo Specifications

The digital photo will be used to create your U of R Photo ID Card.

The U of R Photo ID Card is used to identify you as a student, faculty and/or staff at the University of Regina and indicates that you are entitled to the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of that role.

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The photo must be easily viewed, in focus, and recognizable as you or it will be rejected.

  • The image must be a colour photo containing a clear, front view of the full face against a solid coloured background The photo must be a portrait, in focus, of only you.
  • Hats, toques, headbands, or sunglasses may not be worn in the photo.
  • Your eyes must be open and looking directly ahead.
  • Head coverings worn for religious or medical reasons can be worn but must not cover any part of the face. The head covering must not obscure or obstruct a full front view of the face, nor can it cast a shadow on the face.
  • The image file size must be under 2 megabytes and a JPG/JPEG file-type.

Photos will be rejected if:

  • There is no contrast (e.g. white shirt on a white background)
  • You are wearing unapproved head wear (e.g. ball cap, hood)
  • Your face is not clearly visible or is partially covered
  • The photo is low resolution
  • It appears to be photoshopped or altered in any way
  • If the photo does not resemble your Government Issued Photo ID

Government Issued Photo Identification Specifications

In order for the Registrar’s Office to verify your digital photo, we require a copy of your Government Issued Photo ID, such as a Canadian Driver’s License or a Passport. The image needs to be clear with your photo and all details visible for it to be accepted.