Hill Card Photo Requirements
Please note that the Hill Card will transition to a virtual ID in June 2026. This page will be updated with the most current information at that time.
The virtual ID will serve as your official form of identification at Stonehill. It will also be used for Meal Swipes at dining locations and for Dining Dollars purchases at retail food venues, including Dunkin. Additionally, a new mobile app will allow you to access authorized buildings and doors, as well as the Route 123 and Route 138 entrance gates.
If you have any questions, please contact the Information Technology Service Desk at 508-565-1111 or service-desk@stonehill.edu.
Uploading an Acceptable Photo (Under 1 MB)
You can use an existing digital photo, scan in a school picture or passport-type picture, or take a new picture with a digital camera or smart phone. The photo you provide must be easily recognizable as you, and conform to the requirements noted below. Photos larger than 1 MB will not upload.
Avoid issues that make your photo unacceptable:
Campus Police has a checklist of things that make a photo obviously nonconforming. Your photo won't be accepted if:
- Your face is not visible or recognizable.
- One or both of your eyes are not visible or blocked (for example, if you are wearing sunglasses).
- Multiple faces are shown in the photo.
- Poor quality makes your photo unrecognizable.
- You are wearing a hat or head covering (that is not worn for religious purposes).
- Your photo has been tampered with or digitally altered.
Avoid these common mistakes:
- Some or all of your head is cut off in the photo.
- You are shown in profile or three-quarter view so only part of your face can be seen.
- Your photo was taken too close up or from too far away.
- Your photo is too blurry or light.
Photos must be in one of these file formats:
- .jpg
- .gif
- .png