A guide to uploading your U Card photo

Those eligible for a U Card are able to upload a photo in advance of picking up their card. Instructions are provided below, and you can upload your own photo via the photo upload portal

Those getting a replacement U Card are advised to deactivate your card online and come into the U Card Office rather than uploading a photo.

(Twin Cities U Cards Only) - This guide assumes you have found the Photo Upload information page and are requesting a new or replacement card with no fee being required. Review the guidelines on the photo upload page, then select your campus from the bottom of the page. 

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Step 1: Login to the uploader

The photo upload portal webpage, with U of M login information highlighted

Log into the photo upload portal using your U of M x500 (the part of your email before @umn.edu) and password.

Step 2: Confirm your identity using Duo

A screenshot of the Duo confirmation login page

Confirm your identity and login using Duo. More information is available on the IT website.

Step 3: Select your photo

A screenshot of the upload portal with "Choose File" highlighted

Click "Choose File" on the upload portal to open up a file selection dialog box.

Step 4: Find your photo

A screenshot of the MacOS file system with a photo of Goldy Gopher selected

Find your photo within your computer's file system and highlight it, then "Select" or "Submit" (actual text varies by system).

Step 5: Upload & confirm your photo

A screenshot of the photo upload page showing Goldy Gopher with selection buttons highlighted

Click on "Submit picture" to upload your photo. View your photo and select "I want to use this photo" or "No, I want to use a new photo" to reselect your photo.

Step 6: Disable existing U Card

A screenshot of the upload portal with "Disable U Card" dialog box in view and highlighted

(Optional) - If you have an existing U Card, a dialog box will pop up, confirming your deactivation.

Step 7: Wait and check your email

 

Screenshot of photo confirmation page showing uploaded photo of Goldy Gopher
Screenshot of photo upload confirmation email

You will receive a confirmation message on the website as well as a confirmation email. You can optionally check the status of your photo upload at z.umn.edu/photostatus.

Step 8: Receive confirmation

Screenshot of U Card photo approval email

You will receive an email when your U Card photo is approved. Wait 1 business day, then come pick up your card with a valid ID. You will not receive a separate email once your U Card prints.