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Photo Submission

To help streamline move-in and ensure all students receive their ID cards on time, incoming BU students will now have their ID photos taken on campus ahead of move-in day. Photos will be taken by university staff during orientation events or other scheduled times, even if IST is not present.

For access to the shared drive where photos are stored, please reach out to Admissions or IST.

Please note that we no longer accept photo submissions from students. This change ensures consistent photo quality and verification for all student IDs.

If you have any questions about the process or when and where photos will be taken, feel free to reach out to IST.

Photo Requirements

Approved Photos Must Be:

  • Forward, facing the camera
  • Head-shot photo from the shoulders up
  • In front of a solid-colored wall or surface
  • Official Bluefield University backdrops are compliant
Image of a male standing against an off-white background looking forward toward the camera. This image would be accepted for submission.
Image of a female against an off-white background looking forward toward the camera. This image would be accepted for submission.
Image of a male standing against an off-white background looking forward toward the camera. This image would be accepted for submission.
Image of a female standing against a blue background looking forward toward the camera. This image would be accepted for submission.
Image of a male standing against an off-white background looking forward toward the camera. This image would be accepted for submission.
Image of a female against an off-white background looking forward toward the camera. This image would be accepted for submission.
Image of a male standing against an off-white background looking forward toward the camera. This image would be accepted for submission.
Image of a female standing against a blue background looking forward toward the camera. This image would be accepted for submission.

Photos will be rejected that contain any of the following:

  • Hats, funny faces, or gestures
  • Multiple people other than the student
  • Poor quality/blurry
  • Scenic backgrounds
  • Selfies/Snapchat/Filtered/Face-filtered photos
  • Copyright photos
Image of a male wearing a hat, making a hand gesture while standing in front of a retail clothing display. This image would not be accepted for submission.
Image of a female wearing sunglasses while sitting outside with a brick wall background. This image would not be accepted for submission.
Image of a male standing against a brick wall background. This image would not be accepted for submission.
Image of a female taken at a low angle against a background of window blinds with a bright window backdrop. This image would not be accepted for submission.
Image of a male wearing a hat, making a hand gesture while standing in front of a retail clothing display. This image would not be accepted for submission.
Image of a female wearing sunglasses while sitting outside with a brick wall background. This image would not be accepted for submission.
Image of a male standing against a brick wall background. This image would not be accepted for submission.
Image of a female taken at a low angle against a background of window blinds with a bright window backdrop. This image would not be accepted for submission.

All photos must adhere to BU’s ID photo regulations. Any photo submitted will be approved/denied as deemed necessary by Campus ID Services. 

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