The photo you submit will be printed on your DalCard, which serves as your official student identification. Your photo must be of the same quality and format as other official identification documents like a passport. The photo can be taken with any digital camera, as long as it meets the standards set out in step 1.

When you’re ready to begin, go to the Get Startedpage.

The images above are examples of an acceptable and unacceptable photo. They are similar in size and requirements to driver’s license and passport photos. When taking your photo, use the following guidelines:

• Full colour in normal tones (no black & white, sepia or filters)
• Facing the camera in a normal posture (no profiles or angles)
• Plain, light coloured, neutral background
• No accessories may be worn (hats, sunglasses, sweatbands, etc.)
• You must be the only person in the photo (no group shots or pets)
• JPEG format, minimum 310x370 pixels (up to 6MB)

Use the online tool to crop or resize your photo, based on the examples provided. You will be able to compare it to a sample card in the next step. If your photo cannot be cropped correctly, or you want to pick a different photo, you can do so by clicking ‘change photo’.

Upload a photo of your Government ID – Driver’s license or Passport Identification Page.

Click on the “Choose File” button to browse for your Government ID photo. On mobile devices it will start your camera or open the file explorer app. If you’re using a computer, this will launch a dialog box in your browser. You can snap a picture with your mobile device or select the location of your file. Once you have selected the photo’s file location, select it by clicking on the “Open” button in the dialog box.

• Click the “Continue to Step 6” button to upload your photo to the system.

If needed, you can use this on-line tool to rotate, crop or resize your photo. After you are finished you will be able to compare your photo with a sample on Step 4. Please edit your photo now, remove the file and start over, or if you are satisfied, click the "Continue to Step 7" button.

• Click the “Continue to Step 7” button.

Step 7 will display a sample driver’s license ID card and preview of your government ID photo. Compare the sample ID photo with your uploaded ID photo shown. Your government ID photo must show clear, legible information to verify your identity. This information will be deleted from the system once your photo submission is approved.

• Click on the button that answers the following question

Does your government ID clearly show the information to verify your identity as the given example? Yes or No

• If you selected yes, continue to the next paragraph that explains your acceptance and understanding of submitting your photo using this on-line tool. You must select the check box by clicking in the box to continue with the photo upload process.

I have reviewed the necessary requirements of the government ID photo. I understand that if I submit a photo that does not meet the requirements or is improperly formatted, my application may be delayed until a suitable photo is resubmitted