You must be registered as a Purdue University in Indianapolis student to upload your photo and receive an affiliate CrimsonCard.
Step 1 - Create your Indiana University username and passphrase using these instructions. This process can take up to 24 hours.
Step 2 - Take or find a picture that meets all the requirements. The photo should resemble your driver's license or state ID photo.
Step 3 - Log in to your CrimsonCard account using your IU username and passphrase.
Step 4 - Click 'Get a New Card' at the top of the page.
Step 5 - If attending Boiler Gold Rush and/or living on-campus, select pick up. Otherwise, you can choose either mail or pick up.
Step 6 - Select 'New Purdue University in Indianapolis Student or Employee' as your reason for needing a CrimsonCard.
Step 7 - If choosing pick up, select 'IU Indianapolis - Campus Center 205' as your location.
If choosing mail, provide your mailing address. It can take up to 3 weeks to receive your affiliate CrimsonCard. If you need it sooner, select pick up.
Step 8 - Check the 'Provide your photo' box and click 'Browse'
Step 9 - Click 'Browse' to find and select your photo and make any adjustments. Check the box to confirm it meets all the requirements and click 'Continue'
Step 10 - To verify your identity, take a photo of your driver's license, passport, military ID, state ID, or school ID, and upload it by clicking 'Browse'. Mask sensitive information (SSN, driver's license number, etc.) before uploading the photo. Acceptable file types include a jpg. Maximum file size 1.5mb.
Step 11 - Click 'Submit'.
Step 12 - An email will be sent to your Indiana University email within 3 business days informing you that your photo and documentation was either approved or denied.
If approved, your affiliate CrimsonCard will be printed and mailed to the address provided or held for pick up during Boiler Gold Rush or your next visit to campus.
If denied, resubmit a photo and documentation that meets the requirements.
If you choose not to resubmit a photo and documentation, you can have your picture taken in the CrimsonCard office (Campus Center 205) at Boiler Gold Rush or during your next visit to campus. Your card will be printed and given to you at that time. Remember to bring a photo ID.
Your photo MUST meet ALL the requirements below to be approved.
- Background must be SOLID, smooth, and white, grey, or light in color.
- Must be current (taken within the last 6 months).
- Do not use any filters.
- Must be forward-facing, head and top of the shoulders in the frame.
- Your entire face must be visible. Please no hats, sunglasses, headphones, scarves, hairstyles etc. that obstruct your face. Religious head coverings are permitted.
- Color photos only.
- Photo must include only you - no pets, friends, props, etc.
- Natural or neutral expression/smile
- Photo must be a .jpg file format.
- 1.5 MB file size limit
If you are having difficulty uploading your photos make both images (personal photo and documentation photo) smaller. If this does not work, try a different browser or device.
If you continue to experience difficulties, contact CrimsonCard at crimsoncard@iu.edu. You can also visit the CrimsonCard office (Campus Center 205) during Boiler Gold Rush or your next time to campus and have your picture taken on-site. Please bring a photo ID with you at that time. Your Purdue in Indianapolis Affiliate CrimsonCard will be printed and given to you at that time.
Students attending Boiler Gold Rush will receive their CrimsonCard at that time. Do not select the 'Mail' option.
Students not attending Boiler Gold Rush can choose to have their CrimsonCard mailed directly to them. It can take up to 3 weeks to receive it.
Please note this option is only available to those with an address within the United States. Students with an international address can pick up their affiliate CrimsonCard on campus.
Yes! If you upload an approved photo and documentation verifying your identity, you have the option to pick up your affiliate CrimsonCard at Boiler Gold Rush or during your next visit to campus.
You are encouraged to upload your photo and documentation prior to Boiler Gold Rush.
If you would like to have your photo taken in person, you can do so by visiting the CrimsonCard office located in the Campus Center room 205. Remember to bring a photo ID such as a driver's license, passport, state ID, military ID, or current high school ID. Your picture will be taken and you will receive your CrimsonCard at that time.
If you already have a current CrimsonCard, you are not required to get another one. Your CrimsonCard is valid for 6 years from the day it was printed.
If your CrimsonCard has a different campus printed on it, it will still work! If you would like to update it, visit the CrimsonCard office when convenient and bring your current CrimsonCard. An updated card will be printed and given to you at that time.