R-Card
Obtaining R-Card
All Rollins College community members are required to obtain an R-Card.
New R-Card Users
Photos can be submitted online or taken in-person. Students will pick up their R-Card during Orientation. Faculty and Staff can stop by the Campus Safety Office with the appropriate paperwork from Human Resources.
Current R-Card Members
Photos can be submitted online or taken in-person. Once a new R-Card is printed, the old one will stop working. Replacement R-Cards for students is $20. There is no replacement fee for faculty and staff.
Requirements for Obtaining an RCard
Before receiving an R-Card, a valid government-issued photo identification card must be presented for verification. Examples of a government-issued ID are:
- State-issued driver’s license
- State-issued identification card
- Passport
- Military identification card
Online Photo Submission
Submitting your photo
- Log on to your Blackboard Transact Account (eAccounts), by computer or with your cell phone, by clicking here
- First-time users should refer to our FAQ
- On the top left, click “Profile”
- To open the photo submission window, click “Click to submit a new photo”
- Click to upload or drag and drop your photo or take a selfie!
- You may crop and center the photo, but ensure it meets the photo submission guidelines below
- Click submit!
Photo submission guidelines
Submitted photos must meet the following guidelines to be suitable for an R-Card.
Photo Quality
- Background must be a solid color (White or other light neutral color preferred)
- No filters
- Photo must be in focus, not blurry
Posing
- No other objects or persons can be in the photo
- Photo must be a front shot with both sides of the face visible
- Feel free to smile! Smiling or serious expressions are acceptable; make sure not to blink!
- No hats or obstructions of the face will be accepted
- Eyeglasses may be worn, but not sunglasses
- Ensure there is no reflection with your eyeglasses and that your frames do not obstruct your eyes
Cropping guidelines:
- The upper boundary is about two inches above the cardholder’s head
- The lower boundary is no higher than collarbone (4-6 inches below the chin)
- Side boundaries are from the top of cardholder’s shoulders
- Photo’s length and width must be of equal size
In-Person
An R-Card can be picked up in-person by visiting the Campus Safety Office. They are open 24/7, so stop by anytime.
Orientation
Student Orientation
During Orientation, students will be able to pick up their R-Card. The orientation process is different for each school. Please check the links below for specific information.
Faculty/Staff Orientation
New Rollins College faculty and staff will be able to pickup their R-Card as part of HR's onboarding process.