Texas Tech University

PHOTO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

What should my photo look like?

* Please read the following guidelines to make sure your picture will be approved.

Acceptable Photo featuring a student with a white background

  • Current color photo
  • White or off-white, smooth background
    • (Tip: use a white towel, sheet, or large piece of paper as a backdrop)
  • Bright, even lighting
  • Look straight at the camera
    • Centered, frontal view of full face - no profile
  • Cropped from just above the top of the head to the collarbone
  • Eyes open and visible (wear prescription glasses if you normally do so)
  • No borders or filters on the photo
  • No hats. No sunglasses. No friends.
  • File format
    • .JPG
    • 300 x 300 pixels
    • 50KB or less
  • Choose wisely! Reprints are subject to a replacement fee.
  • Your first student RaiderCard is $25 and will be billed to your tuition. Please check your eBill statement regularly for this charge.
  • Once an RaiderCard is replaced, any other RaiderCards you may have will become deactivated and can no longer be used.
  • YOU MUST BRING YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE OR GOVERNMENT ISSUED PHOTO ID WITH YOU TO PICK UP YOUR RAIDERCARD.

Unacceptable Image

Outdoor picture which is unacceptable
Outdoor Pictures
Unacceptable headshot due to having a background
Background
Image of a male student having his Head Tilted
Head Tilt
Unacceptable headshot due to having friends in the picture
Friends
Unacceptable headshot due to having hat and hand signs in the picture
Hat & Hand Signs
Unacceptable headshot due to the picture being too dark
Dark
Unacceptable headshot due to the picture being too light
Light
Unacceptable headshot due to the picture being cut off
Cut Off
Unacceptable headshot due to the picture having color background
Color Background
Unacceptable headshot due to looking away
Looking away
Unacceptable headshot due to person being too far away
Far Away
Unacceptable headshot due to person having sunglasses on their head
Sunglasses
The ID office reserves the right to refuse any photo that does not meet the requirements.
You will be notified by email if your photo has been denied.

If you have any difficulty submitting your photo, please contact us at raidercard@ttu.edu or
call 806.742.1457.

Click here to submit your photo

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