Students: New / Transfer 
Upon arrival for orientation, you will be guided to the Auxiliary Services table to have your ID photo taken and your card printed.
If you are unable to attend orientation, please visit the Auxiliary Services counter inside the Wildcat Den.

Online Students 
Step 1: Download the GET Mobile app from the App Store or Google Play. Register using your SUNY Poly email and your College ID # i.e. U00123456.            
Step 2: Once logged in, click on settings, Update Photo.
Step 3:  You will be required to upload a government issued identification that contains your full name and photo to show proof of who you are.
The following forms of id are accepted:

• Driver’s License
• Passport (front 2 pages with photo, last 2 pages with barcode)
• State ID
• Permit
• Military ID

Step 4: Please refer to the Photo Requirements before uploading your best Selfie.
Step 5: Complete the Student ID Card Request Form to receive your id card.

Photo requirements:

• Photo must be in Color
• Photo must be taken within the last 6 months.
• Use a neutral solid background
• Portrait style, eyes to camera, head centered with extra space on all sides. Clothing must be visible.
• Keep your facial expression neutral or smile naturally with both eyes open.
• If you wear glasses, avoid any reflection and frames cannot obstruct your eyes.
• No hats, sunglasses, face masks (Religious headwear is permitted), or obscene gestures coving your face.
• No headphones or wireless hands-free devices.
• No group photos
• Your photo cannot be a photo of a photo
• Photos cannot have a filter or be AI generated

Approvals may take up to 3 business days. You will receive an email regarding the acceptance or rejection of the photograph you submitted to your SUNY Poly email.
You can also have your photo taken in the Wildcat Den at the Auxiliary Services counter and your ID card will be printed immediately.

Preferred Name
If you would like a preferred name to appear on your id card, please refer to SUNY Poly’s Preferred Name Process. Cards will not be printed with your preferred name until all forms are completed and approved. 
Once approved, students can visit Auxiliary Services for their new card. 
If you have already received your SUNY Poly ID card with your legal name and would like your preferred name displayed, there is a $25.00 replacement fee.
On the SUNY Poly Id card, the chosen name will be displayed on the front with your photo. The legal name will appear on the back of the SUNY Poly identification card. You may not alter the visibility of your legal name on your ID card, such as crossing it out or covering it up.

You are not required to get a new SUNY Poly ID card when you request a preferred name.