Access Services

Congratulations on being accepted to SMU.

To get you started on the right foot, we need a little help from you so we can have you SMU ID Badge ready to go for your first day. Your SMU ID Badge will be used to access campus buildings, classrooms, offices, and clinical settings, so it is an integral part of your experience.

Using the guidelines below, please submit your photograph to badging@samuelmerritt.edu at least 30 days prior to your orientation (unless another deadline is provided) to ensure that your ID badge is ready for you.

Guidelines for ID Badge Photos 

• Front view headshot, taken from three to five feet away (your face should not be covered by hair)
• No filters
• No hats, sunglasses, or “gag” glasses. Prescription eyeglasses is okay
• Eyes open and visible. Try to avoid any glare if wearing prescription eyeglasses
• Avoid shadows by having sufficient light
• Proper attire for official SMU ID Badge picture: Business Casual
• Use white or light smooth background (a standard white wall works well). Please, no glamour/fancy or photoshopped backgrounds
• Use a standard digital image format (.jpeg, .png, .gif)
• Standard size is 150 x 180 pixels (2 MB file size limit). You may need to resize your original image.

Example Photos

• Use a high-resolution digital camera or a good phone camera
• Use a plain white or light background
• Make sure you have good, balanced light on your face
• Acceptable examples:

• Unacceptable examples:

Submit Your Photo

1. Send an email to badging@samuelmerritt.edu
2. The email subject line should read: "New <program> ID Badge Photo"
3. In the body of the email, include:
   • Your First and Last Name
   • Your Student ID (nine-digit number including all zeros)
   • Your program of study (e.g. PT, PA, ELMSN, special status, etc.)
   • Your term and year starting (e.g. Spring 2021)
   • Your campus (e.g. Oakland, Fresno, Sacramento, San Francisco Peninsula, or Online)
      
4. Attach your photo