Now that you are joining the campus community, you will need to obtain an official
SLU ID card. You will use your SLU ID card to access various locations and services
across campus, including building access, parking, meal plans, printing and much more. First-time students participating in SLU 101 orientation should submit a photo, following
the instructions and guidelines below. You will receive your SLU ID card upon your
arrival to campus. The SLU ID process is facilitated by Parking, Card and Transportation Services office,
located in the Wool Building, Suite 130.Your SLU ID Card Photo
Photo Guidelines
Approved photo submission:
Not-approved photo submissions:
Photo should be cropped slightly above head to middle of chest, similar to a driver’s license or passport.
Photo should be taken against a plain, light background.
You must use a color photo. No black and white or sepia.
Sunglasses, hat, bandanna, etc. should not be worn for your SLU ID photo.
You must be positioned directly facing the camera.
Eyes should be open and looking at the camera.
Choose a photo with a natural or neutral expression/smile. Do not use any filters to alter the photo.
Photo must be taken within the last six months to reflect your current appearance.
All new students will receive an email, to your SLU email address, with a link to
upload your picture. If you are a new student and did not receive an email by May
15 or within two weeks of attending your SLU 101 session, please contact Parking,
Card and Transportation Services at 314-977-2957 or cardservices@slu.edu. Please note that you will also be asked to submit a government-issued photo ID in
addition to uploading the photo you want for your SLU Student ID.
Photos can be uploaded from your mobile device or computer.
You will be notified via email if your photo was accepted or denied.
Once your photo is submitted and approved, you cannot submit another photo. If you
would like a new or different photo on your SLU ID card, please visit Parking, Card
and Transportation Services, located in the Wool Building, Suite 130, to have a new
photo taken and pay the replacement fee of $25.
Your SLU ID is how you access Â鶹´«Ã½ buildings such as Pius XII Memorial
Library or Simon Recreation Center, as well as parking and meal plans. Your SLU ID is also how you manage Billiken Bucks or your Bonus Flex Account. It can
even be used as a U.S. Bank ATM card and debit card. When your photo is accepted, you will receive a confirmation email stating that your
photo has been approved. Your SLU ID card will be available to you to pick up during
the SLU 101 program if it is ready in time for your SLU 101 session. If your ID isn't
available for pick up during SLU 101, then it will be available for pick up once you
return to campus from Parking, Card and Transportation Services in the Wool Building,
Suite 130. If you are a residential student, you must have your SLU ID to begin the
move-in process. Please go directly to Parking, Card and Transportation Services
to collect your SLU ID prior to getting in the traffic flow for move-in. Please remember
to bring valid government-issued identification to pick up your SLU ID. Acceptable
forms of identification include driver’s license, U.S. green card, passport or U.S.
military ID card.how to submit your photo
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