Jag Card
New Freshman Students
- Photos must meet the requirements listed below. (The Jag Card Office reserves the right to refuse any photo that does not meet the requirements.)
- After submission of your photo, an email with the status (approved/rejected) will be sent to your student email address (Jagmail).
- You will pick up your ID card when you arrive for your orientation.
Transfer and Graduate Students
- Photos must meet the requirements listed below. (The Jag Card Office reserves the right to refuse any photo that does not meet the requirements.)
- After submission of your photo, an email with the status (approved/rejected) will be sent to your student email address (Jagmail).
- Once you have registered for classes, you can pick up your ID card from the Jag Card Office located on the 1st floor of the Student Center. We are open Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm.
Online Students
- We are unable to mail Jag Cards
- To receive your card you must visit the Jag Card Office on the 1st floor of the Student Center. We are open Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm.
- Photos must meet the requirements listed below. (The Jag Card Office reserves the right to refuse any photo that does not meet the requirements.)
- After submission of your photo, an email with the status (approved/rejected) will
be sent to your student email address (Jagmail).
University Employees
University employees currently enrolled in University classes will use their faculty/staff
ID as their student ID. No additional ID is needed and all the benefits of the student
ID are added to your faculty/staff ID while enrolled.
Replacement Jag Card
- Please visit the Jag Card Office on the 1st floor of the Student Center. We are open Mon-Fri, 8am to 5pm.
- Once enrollment is confirmed, your card will be printed.
- A replacement ID is $25.00 and must be paid at the time of pickup.
- Only credit card and tap-to-pay are available.
Replacement Nursing/Allied Health Badge
- In-Office Replacement ($15): Visit the JagCard Office in person to purchase and print your replacement badge immediately.
- Online Repurchase ($20): Order your replacement card online through the online portal for direct processing and convenience.
- Using Your Photo on File:
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- If you prefer to reuse your existing photo instead of taking a new one, email your request to jagcard@southalabama.edu.
- Reusing a photo is subject to approval to ensure it meets current institutional requirements.
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Photo ID Requirements
- The image should closely resemble a driver’s license or passport photo, with the student facing the camera directly, a plain background and the photo framed from the shoulders up.
- An original photo must be used- a photo of a photo will be rejected.
- The photo must be centered, original and parts of your head may not be cut off.
- No filters may be used and no hats, masks or other items may cover the face.
- No other people or animal may appear in the photo.
Check your student email address (Jagmail) for the status (approved/rejected) of your photo.
Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm. University closures, orientations, and holidays may impact business hours.
If you have any difficulties or questions, please contact us at jagcard@southalabama.edu or give our Jag Card office a call at (251) 460-6077.