Online photo submissions will be reviewed for the following criteria prior to acceptance for your ArveeCard ID. Similar to a government ID photo, your photo should be a recent photo taken straight-on against a plain white colored background with eyes looking directly at the camera. The photo is taken from shoulders up with some blank space between the top of the head and top edge of the photo.

• Clear, true-color photos only - no filters or black and white
• Must be recent, reflecting your current appearance
• Background must be plain AND white or off-white
• Centered, facing the camera directly - no profiles
• Smile or natural/neutral facial expression
• Cropped slightly above the head with the top of shoulders in the frame
• The photo must include only the person on the ID. No pets, friends, props, etc.
• No hats, caps, sunglasses, headphones, scarves, etc. (Religious head coverings are permitted)
• Photo file format must be JPG or PNG
• Photo file size limit is 1 MB

Acceptable Photo Examples:

Unacceptable Photo Examples:

1. Visit the RVC CloudCard Online Photo submission page and login with your RVC student email and password. Your student email is your student ID number followed by @student.rockvalleycollege.edu Example: s0123456@student.rockvalleycollege.edu
2. Submit your ID photo in the upload box.

Please allow (2) business days for processing of your "Pending ID Photo". You will receive an email notification indicating if your photo was accepted or if resubmission is required. If your photo requires resubmission, the reason will be included.

• Government issued driver's license or State ID Card
• Government issued passport
• Government issued military ID 
• Government issued REAL ID card

Pickup location & hours:
Rock Valley College Main Campus
Student Center Building
Welcome Center - First Floor
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

Make sure you are using your RVC issued student email ending in @student.rockvalleycollege.edu to login. For example: s0123456@student.rockvalleycollege.edu

If your photo has been denied, you will be notified through e-mail with a reason. Please make sure your photo meets the criteria of an acceptable photo.

• Photo should only show head to chest. The entire head must be visible and close to the center of the photo.
• Photo should be taken against a one color, plain, light background or wall. No cluttered background.
• Must be a color photo.
• Must not include eyeglasses, sunglasses, or hats. Garments worn for religious purposes are acceptable.
• Body and head must be directly facing the camera. Head cannot be tilted.
• Eyes should be open and looking at the camera.
• Photo cannot have glare or bad lighting.
• No photo filters.

You will receive an email notification indicating if your photo was accepted or if resubmission is required. If your photo requires resubmission, the reason will be included.

• Government issued driver's license or State ID Card
• Government issued passport
• Government issued military ID 
• Government issued REAL ID card

Pickup location & hours:
Rock Valley College Main Campus
Student Center Building
Welcome Center - First Floor
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

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1. Visit the RVC CloudCard Online Photo submission page and login with your RVC student email and password. Your student email is your student ID number followed by @student.rockvalleycollege.edu. Example: s0123456@student.rockvalleycollege.edu
2. Submit your ID photo in the upload box.