Photo Submission Form

In the interest of promoting safety and security for our students, the University Police strongly encourage new students to submit a photo for their SUNY Optometry ID prior to visiting campus for Orientation.

SUNY Optometry Photo Submission System

  • The image must be at least 1 megabyte (MB) and it must be less than 5 megabytes (MBs)
  • The image must be at least 500×500 pixels with 72 dpi.
  • You must upload .jpg images.
  • This picture is for identification purposes. the picture must clearly identify you as a person.
  • You must be looking straight at the camera. (No side profiles!)
  • Blue background is preferred, but white is acceptable.
  • There can be no borders on the photo.
  • There should be a small space between your head and the top of the image, as well as a definite contrast between you and the background.
  • The photograph must be in color.
  • No red eye or flash reflection on glasses or contact lenses.
  • No hats, sunglasses, jewelry, or garments of any sort that obstruct the view of your face.

Additional Info

  • The Media Services Department reserves the right to refuse any photos that do not meet these requirements.
  • Photo submissions are manually reviewed and can take up to one week to be processed.
  • The Media Services Department will make one attempt to notify you if your photo is not accepted.
  • If your photo cannot be used we will simply take your photo at the Media Services Department during Orientation.
  • If you have any difficulty meeting any of these guidelines, please contact the Media Services Department.

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Selfie Checklist

Does the selfie identify you as a person?
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It’s your selfie after all!

Are you looking straight at the camera?
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Side profile selfies are out of style!

Is your background a light, neutral color?
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No distracting backgrounds, please!

Is your selfie in color?
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Save that B&W filter for Instagram!

Are you free from red eye or reflections?
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Who uses flash anyways!?

Did you take off your hat or any garment that obstructs the view of your face?
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We want to see you clearly!

Is it a photo of just yourself?
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No photobombing or group selfies!