Wildcat ID Card Process for Vendors and Contractors

This article outlines the process for contractors and vendors to request, pick up, and submit photos for their Wildcat ID Card, including detailed photo criteria and payment instructions.

Quick Links: | Requesting a Wildcat ID Card | Picking Up a Wildcat ID Card | Photo Criteria |

Requesting a Wildcat ID Card

All requests must be submitted through a ticket by the sponsoring department: Request a Wildcat ID Card

In the ticket, please include:

• For an Individual Card (single user):
  • Full Name
  • Company Name
  • Role/Function
  • Mobile Phone Number
  • Business Need
  • Contract Duration
• For a Company Card (multi-user):
  • Company Name
  • Business Need
  • Contract Duration

Vendors and contractors must be approved before a Wildcat ID Card can be printed.

Picking Up a Card

If a vendor or contractor hasn’t had a Wildcat ID Card before, they will be assigned an ID number during their visit. 

Once approved as a vendor or contractor:

1. Pay the $5.00 fee for the Wildcat ID Card. The department that you are contracted for can provide a $5.00 CAF. You can also make your $5.00 payment in cash in the Cashiering Office in the Student Services Building, room 230. You must provide your receipt for the cash payment or CAF to the Wildcat ID Card Office.
2. Visit the Wildcat ID Card Office in Meriam Library 142 with the following: 
   • Your printed receipt from Cashiering (if applicable)
   • a valid photo identification (e.g., state ID, driver’s license, or passport)
3. Take your photo and receive your Wildcat ID Card. This process takes 5-10 minutes.
   • If you would like to submit your own photo, please email the image to id-cards@csuchico.edu. Verify that the image matches the Photo Criteria listed below. 

If your Wildcat ID Card requires door access, contact Facilities Management and Services to activate your card and ensure you receive access. 

Wildcat ID Card Photo Criteria 

If submitting your own photo, please make sure that it aligns with all requirements below: 

Appropriate

• Framing: 
  • Shoulders-up, passport-style, facing straight at the camera
  • Extra space around your head (e.g., no cropped-off forehead)
  • Straight face or natural smile is okay
• Attire: 
  • Clothing is required (no shirtless or swimsuits)
  • Religious headwear is allowed (e.g., hijabs, turbans, kippahs)
• Composition: 
  • Center yourself in the frame with space on all sides
  • No tilted or angled heads
  • Use a solid background (your background will be automatically replaced with blue when uploaded)
• Technical Specifications: 
  • MUST be a JPEG (.jpeg) file type.
  • Minimum size: 300 x 400 pixels
  • Maximum size: 1500 x 2000 pixels
  • File size must be smaller than 5 MB (5000 KB)
  • Resolution at least 72 dpi

Inappropriate

• Framing: 
  • No tilted or angled heads
  • No turned shoulders, side views, etc.
  • No distracting backgrounds (e.g., in a car, forest, etc.)
• Attire: 
  • No hats, baseball caps, scarves, headphones, AirPods, sunglasses, or face masks
    • Religious headwear is allowed (e.g., hijabs, turbans, kippahs)
• Composition: 
  • No filters, editing tools, or photo enhancements (e.g., Snapchat or Instagram filters, Photoshop, etc.)
  • No other people, pets, or props
  • No scans or photos of official IDs (e.g., driver’s license, passport)
  • No funny faces, exaggerated expressions, or cropped-off features

Sample Wildcat ID Card Photo

The image below is a good example of an ideal Wildcat ID Card photo.

 Still need help? Contact the Wildcat ID Card Office for further assistance.
  
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