Shield Cards

Shield ID Cards are created at the Campus Police Office during business hours (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday). Photos can be sent ahead of time by emailing ShieldID@sbts.edu. Please include in the email your full name, student ID number (six-digit number in acceptance email), whether you are a Boyce or Southern student, and attach a photo that follows the guidelines as outlined on this page. A valid form of ID including the legal name is required when picking up a shield ID. Shield ID cards will not be mailed and must be picked up in person at the Campus Police Office.

Spouses and Dependents are also able to obtain a Shield ID by filling out this form. The form can be submitted either in person at the Campus Police Office or emailed to police@sbts.edu. Please allow 48 hours for processing before visiting the office for your printed Shield ID.

For replacement cards or inquiries, contact the Campus Police office at (502) 897-4444 or police@sbts.edu.

Photo submissions must meet the following criteria to be accepted for official use

  • Color photos only
  • Must be current (taken within the last 6 months)
  • Background must be solid white or off-white with no other objects showing. No textures such as doors or bricks allowed. Please no edited backgrounds.
  • Must be framed passport-style: forward-facing, head and top of the shoulders in frame
  • Natural or neutral expression/smile
  • Face must be centered with eyes and features clearly visible.
  • No hats, caps, sunglasses, headphones, scarves, etc.
  • Photo must be .jpg (or .jpeg) file format
  • 3 MB file size limit
  • Photo must include only the person on the ID. No pets, friends, props, etc.
  • Do not use any filters to alter the photo
  • Must be an original photo (no cropping a photo onto a white background or taking a picture of a photo).
  • ID photographs must comply with the standard for decorum and dress.

Acceptable Photo Examples

Common Mistakes

Online photo submissions are denied most often for the following reasons:

  • Photo quality is too low or filed in the wrong format
  • Eyes are closed or face is obscured by hat, sunglasses, etc.
  • Background is not solid white or off-white in color
  • Exposure—photo is too dark or bright
  • Proximity—photo was taken too far away, or too close
  • A filter or digital effect was applied

Unacceptable Photo Examples

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