ID Cards

ID Photo Submission Process

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Students

For students, one of the following must be true:

  • You have registered for New Student Orientation & Advising.
  • It is within 33 days of the start of the semester for which you are enrolled (with courses appearing in myZou).
  • It is after your MU Housing contract start date.
Staff

Staff ID cards are issued on or after the employment start date, once the Personnel Action Form (PAF) has been completed by the hiring department and up to 48 hours after the employee has provided I-9 documents, in person, at MU Human Resources in Jess Hall.

Faculty

Note: Call or email the ID Office before visiting the ID Office. Faculty ID cards are issued up to 30 days prior to employment start date, once the Personnel Action Form (PAF) has been completed by the hiring department and up to 48 hours after the appointment appears in PeopleSoft webapps.

For required documentation, please see the ID Card Eligibility guidelines.

ID Submission Criteria

Follow these directions to take a successful and professional ID photo:

  • Use a white or neutral background without shadows or patterns.
  • Face the camera straight-on, filling most of the square photo with room around your face.
    • Note: This will be your official university photo for your ID, so choose a photo that represents you well and that you will be comfortable having as your ID.
  • Prescription glasses must leave the eye fully visible.
  • Religious head coverings are permitted.
  • Hats, sunglasses, hands, other people, and objects are prohibited.

Photo Upload

Ensure you follow our required criteria and tips before submitting your photo. We reserve the right to reject any photo that does not meet our requirements.

  1. Download the GET Mobile app on your phone via the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
  2. Search all institutions and select University of Missouri – Columbia.
  3. Log in with your university username and password and authenticate as necessary.
  4. Turn on FaceID or select to do it later.
  5. Set a four-digit PIN for your account.
  6. Allow GET Mobile to use your location while using the app.
  7. Allow GET Mobile to send you notifications.
  8. Click “Settings” at the bottom of the app screen.
  9. Click “Update photo.”
  10. Upload your government-issued ID.
    • You must submit the front and back of your ID. If uploading your passport, include the photo page.
  11. Click “Upload” and choose to take a photo or use an existing photo from your device.
  12. Align your photo within the frame and crop.
  13. Click “Submit photo for review.”
  14. Once you receive the notification within the app that your photo is approved, you can add your ID to your Apple Wallet or Android device from the GET Mobile app home screen.

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