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Procedures For Submitting AppCard Photos Online


Please use the link to submit your photo
Online Photo Submission

Once sent, your photo will go through the approval process. You will receive an email once the photo has been received and entered into the approval process. If your photo is not approved, you will be notified by email and must resubmit a new photo.

  • If you are an incoming student for summer or fall, you will receive more information about acquiring your AppCard at Orientation.

  • If you are a continuing Boone student, faculty or staff member, you can pick up your AppCard at the Campus Services Express office on the 2nd floor of the Campus Store Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm. An appointment isn't needed.

  • If you are a continuing Hickory student, faculty or staff member, you can pick up your AppCard at the Hickory Campus Services desk Monday - Friday from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm the day after your photo is approved.  

Please make sure to follow the photo submission guidelines below.

Photo Submission Guidelines

Your ID photo must be a current picture of you taken in accordance with the U.S Department of State Passport Standards. See the criteria listed below for photo requirements and unacceptable images.

Requirements:

Photos must be taken on a SOLID WHITE background!

  • Current color photo within last 6 months in .jpg format
  • Orientation of the photo must be correct (if the photo is sideways it will not be accepted)
  • Solid white background:
    • A selfie in front of a white wall or door is acceptable.
    • NO objects in the background allowed!
  • Centered, front view of full face
  • Bright, clear lighting
  • Eyes open and visible
  • Straight face or smile (no exaggerated faces)
  • Wear prescription glasses if you normally do so
  • Head coverings are allowed if you wear them daily for religious purposes (full face must be visible & covering cannot obscure hairline or cast shadows on face)

Unacceptable:

  • Wearing a hat, sunglasses, or anything that obscures the face
  • Shadows on the face, glare on glasses, or red-eye
  • Other visible people or objects in the photo
  • Props or hand gestures
  • Inappropriate expressions
  • Copyrighted images