Photo Uploader Instructions
Getting Your King's 1Card
Your King's 1Card (aka Western ONECard) is an important piece of photo identification. You'll use it as identification for exams, as a library card and a bus pass, and to access building and rooms on campus.
How to set up your King's 1Card
Step 1: Take your photo
The above photos represent acceptable 1Card photos. We recommend that you have your photo taken by one of the retail establishments that offer passport photos. Many of them can provide you with a digital copy of the photo, which you can then easily upload to our system.
Photo requirements
- You must be looking straight into the camera (i.e., no tilting of the head or side shots of the face)
- The photo must be from the neck up, and show your entire face
- You should have a neutral expression or a smile
- The photo should be in colour
- The photo should have a plain white or off-white background
- The photo should be clear - not blurry or grainy
Photo restrictions
- Don't wear a hat or sunglasses
- Make sure there's no glare on prescription glasses
- Don't have anything obstructing the view of your face (e.g., no hands on your chin or side of your face)
- Don't use photo filters
- Don't have shadows behind you
- Don't use a photo/scan of your driver's license, passport, health card, etc.
Pictures that do not meet these standards will not be accepted.