What Is a University ID Card?
A university ID card is an item that students, faculty, and staff use to identify themselves when they enter the institution. It's a small card that contains all the information about the person.
How to Create a University ID Card
It's always important to wear an ID card whenever you're inside the premises. The staff and security personnel will always ask you to identify yourself. Your ID card serves other purposes when you're inside the university, so it's important to always keep it with you.
If you need to make one, read our tips below.
1. Decide on Format and Size
Before making your ID card, you have to determine its format and size. There are various ID card sizes. For the format, you can go for either horizontal or vertical. That depends on what your university commonly uses.
2. Get Info
An ID card has a lot of information in it, both on its front and back parts. Get a list of all the students and people working in the university. The front part should contain the name of the institution, logo, address, contact details, name of the owner, position, and ID number. The back part contains the emergency contacts of the ID card owner and the signature.
3. Add Details
Your ID card should not just look plain and dull. Add some colors and graphic elements to it. The front part of the ID card is most commonly seen by anyone, so it needs more work. Be creative in selecting colors that fit the branding of your institution. You can have a plain design for the back part of your ID card as well.
4. Leave a Space for Photos
Allot a small space, particularly a square, at the center of the ID card for the photo. The photos to be used should appear neat and format. Make sure that the square won't take up too much space in your template.
5. Finalize
Add some finishing touches on your document before printing it. Make sure every single detail is in the right place.
General FAQs
Why is an ID card important?
An ID card is important since it helps people identify others and determine where the person comes from.
What are the common sizes of an ID card?
There are three common sizes of an ID card:
1. CR80 - The standard size. It measures 3.375" x 2.125".
2. CR79 - This is slightly smaller than the standard size, which measures 3.303" x 2.051".
3. CR100 - This size is often called "military-size". It measures 3.88" x 2.63".
In what applications can you make an ID card?
You can make an ID card in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and other photo-processing applications.
What is an ID number?
The number in an identification card is used to track its owner in case of loss. It's also a number that's registered in the system of the school.
What is the resolution of photos in ID cards?
The photos in ID cards have a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels.
