Reasons for getting your WIU ID

• Identifies you to various departments and services on-campus
• Allows you to check out books from library
• Provides discounts with several businesses/services in QC area

Where do I get my ID card?

Quad Cities Complex, Building C
Admissions/Student Services Reception Desk

Hours: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Monday - Friday

What does it cost for student ID card?

The first card is free for students, faculty and staff.

Procedure

• Send photo (USING YOUR WIU EMAIL) as an attachment to Cheri Lewis at c-lewis2@wiu.edu .
• Be sure to include your WIU # (a 9-digit identification # given at the time of your admittance, beginning with a "9").
• Regularly check your WIU email to make sure photo was accepted, etc.
• You must show a government issued photo ID (such as a Driver's License, State ID, Passport, or Military ID) to pick up your printed Western ID card.
• Completed cards may be picked up at Building C's Atrium Admissions-Student Services desk, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 2-4:30 p.m.
• If your completed card is not picked up within 14 business days (not including holidays/days the campus is closed) - your card will be destroyed. You will be required to pay for any additional cards printed.

Photo Requirements

• Image must be in .jpg format.
• Image must be less than 150 KB in size.
• Photo is for identification purposes - photo must clearly ID you as a person.
• Must have a solid background (no other people/objects in photo).
• Photo must be in color.
• Must have sufficient lighting (no shadows, etc.).
• You must be looking straight at the camera (no side profiles).
• No borders on the photo.
• There must at least be a small space between your head and the top of the image (and it can't go much lower than your collarbone).
• No hats or sunglasses allowed.
• Do not upload copyrighted photos.