Enrolment
Student ID cards
Learn more about the image required for your ID card and how to collect your card.
Your student ID card serves multiple purposes.
Your card:
- Identifies you as a student of York St John University.
- Is your University Library card, which you need to access Library resources.
- Is required for attendance monitoring, exams, collecting payments, and other official documents.
Jump to a section of this page to find out more:
ID card images
When you set up your IT account you will have the option to upload a photograph for your ID card.
The photograph must meet certain requirements. If we receive an unsuitable photo it will be rejected and you will be asked to send a new one, which could lead to a delay in your card being printed. Please review the guidance below to make sure your image is suitable.
If you have any questions please get in touch with the Enrolment team who will be happy to help: enrolment@yorksj.ac.uk.
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Suitable images
Your photo should be similar in style to a passport photo - but you are allowed to smile!
Your photo should:
- Be a recent image in full colour
- Show only you in the photo (no other people or pets)
- Clearly show your face and eyes
- Show you facing forwards
- Be taken against a plain background
- Be in JPEG format, at least 300px by 300px in size
This is an example of a suitable ID card image.
Unsuitable images
Your photo should not:
- Be a black and white image
- Be taken against a colourful background
- Be digitally altered with effects or filters
- Show you facing away from the camera
- Include other people or animals
- Show you wearing a hat or sunglasses*
*Head coverings worn for religious or medical reasons are permitted. Prescription glasses may be worn but your eyes must be visible and not obscured by glare or reflection.
Here are some examples of unsuitable images.
Collecting your ID card
York Campus
Home students
In order for us to be able to print your card you need to:
- Complete your online enrolment.
- Upload a suitable photograph.
You will receive an email once your card has been printed with details of when and where you can collect it. Please look out for an email from enrolment@yorksj.ac.uk.
International students
You should receive your ID card at your in person registration appointment. Please upload your photo before attending your appointment so we can print your card.
You will only be able to collect your card after completing all the right-to-study checks and having your student record set to 'fully enrolled'.
