Alumni Card Photograph Requirements

Kindly note that your photograph is a vital part of your alumni card application. We recommend you use a professional photograph or passport-style photograph to ensure your photograph meets all the requirements. To learn more, review the information below on how to provide a suitable photo to avoid processing and issuing delays. The acceptance of your photo is always at the discretion of the Alumni and Career Placement staff members.

If you are applying for an Alumni Card, you must provide one (1) photograph that must be:

• In color
• 2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size (Digital images dimensions must be in a square aspect ratio –the height must be equal to the width– Minimum acceptable dimensions are 600 x 600 pixels. Maximum acceptable dimensions are 1200 x 1200 pixels.
• Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance.
• Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera.
• With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open.
• Taken in a suitable attire.
• Uniforms should not be worn in your photo.
• Do not wear a hat or head covering that obscures the hair or hairline, unless worn daily for a religious purpose.
• Headphones, wireless hands-free devices or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.
• Dark glasses or non-prescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable.
• The image must be in JPEG file format.
• The image must be less than or equal to 240 kB (kilobytes).
• Photos copied or digitally scanned from driver’s licenses or other official documents are not acceptable.
• Snapshots, magazine photos, low quality vending machine or mobile phone photos, and full length photographs are not acceptable.
• Hand-held self-portraits are not acceptable.
• Photos must not be digitally enhanced or altered to change your appearance in any way.

For questions and concerns, please call the ACK Alumni and Career Placement Department on 1828225, extension 4501 or 4104.