ID Cards
RIT and ITS provides each Student, Faculty, Staff and Alumni with a University ID Card.
The ID Cards are used by Dining Services, University Housing, Student Life Center, and the Wallace Library.
Through the RIT Online Photo Submission, you are able to upload a photo that will display in the following locations:
- Student Information System (SIS)
- RIT ID Card
- Starfish Early Alert
- Student Health Center
- NTID Counseling
- University Advancement
- Campus Solutions
- Recreation
- StarRez
- Claws
- Maxient
Incoming resident students will receive their ID during move-in. When picking up your Student ID Card, please be sure to bring a photo ID.
Eligibility for Photo Submission
- Incoming First Year, Transfer and Graduate Students
- New Faculty and Staff
- Must have an active RIT Computer Account. If you do not have one and you are in one of the above-mentioned populations, please visit here
Photo Submission Guidelines
1. Take a photo or use a photo taken in the last 3 months.
2. Stand before a plain, smooth, light background like a white wall.
3. Use good lighting. Dark photos, showing a glare on the face, or glasses will not be accepted.
4. Face Forward and look at the camera squarely.
5. The image shows you centered and should not be cropped below the shoulders.
Returning Students: New ID cards will not be printed solely based on the desire for an updated photo.
Common Reasons Photos are Rejected.
- Wearing a Hat or Sunglasses/Reading or Sunglasses on the Head
- Other People in the Background (Hands/Arms/Hair)
- Blurry/ Unclear image
- Hands in Front of Face or Face Covered
- The image is taken too close or too far away.
- Inappropriate Poses/Attire
- Underexposed or Overexposed
- Busy Background
- Use of Filters
- Angled Poses/Head Tilting
- Popular Selfie Poses
- Already have an Acceptable Image on File
All photos submitted through the RIT Online Photo Submission are subject to ITS review. The ID Office will determine via audits if your current ID photo is an acceptable likeness of your appearance and meets our current photo standards. You will receive an email regarding your submission status to your RIT email address.
Pronouns are not included on RIT IDs, however, chosen/preferred first names can be printed on your ID if the name is documented/confirmed in our systems at the time of printing. You can add your Chosen/Preferred name immediately after receiving your RIT Computer Account at start.rit.edu
Returning Students: New ID cards will not be printed solely based on the desire for an updated photo.
Caution: Wireless Charging
Wireless charging uses magnetic induction to charge your phone. Don't place anything between your phone and the charger. Magnetic mounts, magnetic cases, or other objects between your phone and the charger might reduce performance or damage magnetic strips or RFID chips like those found in some credit cards, security badges, passports, and key fobs. If your case holds any of these sensitive items, remove them before charging or make sure that they aren't between the back of your phone and the charger.
Get Help
If you need assistance or have a question related to your ID Card or Photo Submission, please reach out to the RIT Service Center.