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Online photo submission

Save time and submit your DalCard photo online before you arrive. Upload a selfie that follows our guidelines and your card will be waiting for you.

Submit your DalCard photo online!

Are you a new student? Follow the guidelines below and upload your DalCard photo online to have your card waiting for you when you arrive on campus! 

The service is secure and easy to use. ÌýIf you are having difficulty, email us atÌýdalcard@dal.caÌý´Ú´Ç°ùÌý²¹²õ²õ¾±²õ³Ù²¹²Ô³¦±ð.

A young asian man with glasses and curly hair takes a selfie with a smartphone

Photo guidelines

Prepare yourÌýDalCardÌýphoto for upload following these guidelines:

  • Photo should be of head and shoulders, not a zoomed out full-body photo
  • Full colourÌýimageÌýin normal tones -- no black & white, sepia or filters
  • Facing the camera with a neutral expression or a smile
  • Plain, light-coloured, neutral background
  • No accessories (hats, sunglasses, sweatbands, etc.)
  • You must be the only person in the frame -- no group shots or pets
  • Leave space above your head, below your chin, and on both sides of your face

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Tip: Your visa or passport photo should fitÌýall these requirements, so upload something similar! 

The Dal Tiger poses for a headshot photo for their DalCard

Example of an acceptable photo

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HairÌýcoverings worn for medical or religious reasons are allowed but your full face must be visible in your DalCard photo. Individuals must also present valid government-issued photo documentation with full face visible (religious hair covering is okay).

Individuals who wear a face coveringÌýwho prefer to have their full-faceÌýphoto takenÌýand documentation validatedÌýprivately by a staff person the student feels comfortable with, can email the DalCard Office (dalcard@dal.ca)ÌýtoÌýmake this request.

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The Dal Tiger poses too close to the camera for their photo

Not showing full face

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The Dal Tiger poses for a photo, but they are looking up and away from the camera

Not looking at camera

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The Dal Tiger uses too many filters to alter their photo

Too many colour filters

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The Dal Tiger poses in a full body photo in front of a building

Full-body photo, not just head and shoulders

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The Dal Tiger poses with their friend Rocky the Ram

More than one person in photo

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The Dal Tiger poses for a photo wearing headphones and sunglasses

Wearing sunglasses and headphones

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Next steps

Upload your government-issued photo ID

Upload your government-issued photo ID with your photo. See our terms and conditions for details.

Picking up your DalCard

Check your Dal email for next steps. See theÌýGet yourÌýDalCard pageÌýfor more details.

FollowÌýDalCardÌýonÌýÌýfor further updates on this and other information about yourÌýDalCard.

Troubleshooting

Who is eligible to upload their photo online?

Only new-to-º£½ÇÉçÇøapp students/staff/faculty canÌýutilizeÌýthe online photo submission tool. Returning persons must request their photo be replaced by emailing the DalCard office with a new electronic photo at dalcard@dal.ca.

The upload tool is not working for me. How can I fix it?

  • EnsureÌýyou'reÌýusing the correct link: ()
  • Log in without the "@dal.ca"ÌýportionÌýof your NetID.
  • TryÌýsubmittingÌýa different photo or a screenshot of the intended photo.
  • Experiment with a different web browser (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer).
  • Use an alternative device (another computer, tablet, or phone).
  • Clear your browser history.
  • Add dal.ca to your safe sites (Internet options > security > trusted sites > add dal.ca).