Request a Card


All first-time freshmen, transfer, and first-year COM students can now pickup their Bearkat OneCard during their registered orientation session. If you're a student that is 100% online or a remote employee, there will be an option for you to request your card to be mailed once your photo is approved. All others will pick up their Bearkat OneCard in our office.


When ordering your Bearkat OneCard, you will be submitting the following:

- A headshot photo

- A government issued ID



Please read the following guidelines carefully to ensure an easy experience when ordering your Bearkat OneCard

You will be submitting a headshot photo of yourself. You must meet ALL the following requirements or the photo will be rejected: 

A headshot is a photo that includes the top of the shoulders to the top of the head
Do not cut off any part of your head or shoulders
Your body and face must be facing directly at the camera and not angled
All facial features (eyes, nose, mouth, cheeks, etc.) must be visible and clear
Photo must be taken in a well lit location
Photo must have no shadows on face or background
Eyeglasses must be free of glares
Cannot be a photo of a photo
No sunglasses or hats
Photo must be in color (NOT black and white)
Photo cannot have a filter

Acceptable Photos

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Unacceptable Photos

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Contact Us


  • cardStudent Account Services

  • location腦瞳憫
    Estill Building in Suite 103

  • emailsaservices@shsu.edu

  • phone(936) 294-2273

Hours of Operation


Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.