Photo ID Cards
What are the Photo ID Cards used for?
Every entering graduate student is required to submit three recent passport-quality photographs by April 15. Please review the statement below carefully so that you will understand our policy and the use of these photographs.
ID Office Copy
The first photograph is used to produce your University ID card, which serves as your meal card, allowing you to charge food at any of the dining centers on campus. It also serves as an access card to gain entrance to campus dormitories and academic buildings, the library, gymnasium, athletic events and other University activities. An electronic copy of the photograph is also used to identify students in administrative systems. Your photo on this ID card assures that, if your card is lost or stolen, it can be reliably returned to you and not abused by others, with possible costs accruing to your student account.
Academic File Copy
The second photograph will become a part of your permanent academic record, which is confidentially held by the Office of the Dean of Academic Affairs. This provides an additional form of identification when you come to the office to make confidential inquiries about your academic record or other academic, disciplinary or personal matters.
Academic Department Copy
The third photograph is sent to your academic department. This photograph is used similarly to that of the Dean of Academic Affairs, although departments may also use it for other purposes at their discretion, such as a new student face board.