You can submit the photo for your university ID Card, virtually! The UW-River Falls Carding Office accepts photo submissions via our campus MyTech portal that, after an approval process, is used in the production of your university ID card. To access the photo submission portal, select the banner above or use the following link using a mobile device, such as an iPhone, iPad, or Android device:
Start Here: mytech.uwrf.edu
Students do not get a new ID card each year. So you don't need to submit a photo if you need a new card; we'll use the photo that is on file.
Submitting the Photo
Have your driver's license or government issued ID ready. You'll be needing it.
Log into the portal using your Falcon Account credentials.
When you successfully log in, the main screen presents a home page allowing for various selections. On the left hand side, select the blue ID Photo box to get started. The portal may ask to use the mobile device's camera to allow the taking of the photo. You can take the photo in "selfie" mode or you can have a friend or family member take the picture. A previously saved photo can be used as well.
Requirements of the Photo
The following guidelines must be met in order for the photo to be approved for submission:
- No hats or head garb, unless for religious purposes.
- We must be able to see your eyes; if glasses are worn, try to avoid glare.
- Have a solid, single colored background; blue is recommended.
- The tops of the shoulders and an area above your head must be visible.
- The person submitting the photo should be the only one visible in the photo; i.e., group photos are not accepted.
- There should be no visible and distinguishable artwork or text on your clothing within the photo; unless for religious purposes.
- No artistic filters, masks, or twinkly things added to the photo.
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Once the photo has been taken/selected, submit the photo using the designated prompt on your screen. You will then be prompted to confirm photo requirements criteria are being met with yes/no questions. If any of these prompts are answered with "no", you will be prompted to take/select a new photo.
Second Photo
Following the upload of your first photo, a second photo will be required to confirm your identity. For this step take a clear, unaltered photo of the front of your driver's license (or government issued ID) and submit using the identical submission prompt. Acceptable forms of documentation to complete this step include the following:
- Driver License (or State-issued ID)
- Military ID
- Passport/Visa
- High School ID
If you are unable to provide any of the above, please contact us directly.
Once we have confirmed your identity, the government-issued photo is then discarded.
Approval of the Photo
You can monitor the status of your submission through the MyTech portal. When both photos have been approved by our team, you receive a confirmation email sent to your university email address.
If not approved, you receive an email containing reasoning behind the rejection and will be asked to complete the process again.
Delivery/Pickup of ID
UW-River Falls lets you know whether we mail or hold onto your ID card for pickup. This is dependant on the amount of time prior to the start of the semester. Review the content of the approval email for more details.