New Student for the Fall 2023 Semester

Students enrolled for the Fall 2023 semester must upload their valid government-issued photo identification (vetting document) after submitting a headshot photo.

Submitting a photo for your id+ card is easy. Follow the instructions and photo requirements below. Once submitted, an email notification will indicate whether the photo has been approved or a new submission will be required.

Photo Submission Instructions

1. Open eAccounts Personal Information.
2. Click to submit a new photo.
3. Upload a photo. Note: The photo must meet the requirements outlined below.
4. Upload a valid government-issued photo identification.
5. Click SUBMIT & SIGN OUT 

Accepted valid government-issued photo identifications:

• Driver's License (Issued within U.S. including U.S. Territories)
• Non-Driver Photo ID (Issued within U.S. including U.S. Territories)
• Learners Permit (Issued within U.S. including U.S. Territories)
• Passport
• U.S.Military ID
• Tribal Card

Photo Submission Guidelines

DO

• Shoulders and head directly facing the camera
• Eyes open
• Background is plain and neutral
• Photo is in color and without filters

DON’T

• Crop photo
• Wear a hat or sunglasses
• Use hand gestures
• Include anyone else in the photo

SETTING UP A MOBILE ID+ CARD

Once a photo has been approved via email notification, the cardholder is eligible to set up a mobile id+ card the day before a scheduled NSO appointment. To learn more, visit idcard.psu.edu/mobile.