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How to Obtain a Bulldog Card

New Students and 1st Issue

All students are required to have a Bulldog Card while attending BSU.  In order to receive a Bulldog Card (student ID), all new students must

  • Be registered for classes for the current and/or upcoming semester
  • Provide authentic documentation from the University of their assigned student ID number (acceptance letter, copy of unofficial transcript, receipt from the BSU’s cashier, etc.)
  • Produce photo identification (government-issued ID, driver’s license, passport, etc.)

Please bring all documents to the Bulldog Card Office/Office of Auxiliary Services, on the first floor of the Student Center, Room 1025. Prepare to smile and be camera ready.

New Employees

All eligible employees are required to have a Bulldog Card while on campus. In order to receive a Bulldog Card, new employees must

  • Produce a copy of their New Employee Identification Card Memorandum completed by the HR Deptartment (new employees or 1st issue)
  • Produce photo identification (government-issued ID, driver’s license, passport, etc.)

Please bring all documents to the Bulldog Card Office/Office of Auxiliary Services, on the first floor of the Student Center, Room 1025. Prepare to smile and be camera ready.

Online Students

All students are required to have a Bulldog Card while attending BSU.  To receive a Bulldog Card (student ID), all new online students must:

  • Be registered for classes for the current and/or upcoming semester
  • Provide authentic documentation from the University of their assigned student ID number (acceptance letter, copy of unofficial transcript, receipt from the BSU’s cashier, etc.)
  • Produce photo identification (government-issued ID, driver’s license, passport, etc.)
  • Produce a photo that meets the requirements below:

Photo Requirements with Sample Photo

  • You must be the only individual in the photo.
  • The picture should have a light solid color background.
  • You should be directly facing the camera (no profiles, please).
  • You should NOT be wearing a hat or sunglasses. No filters are allowed.
  • Do NOT take a photo of your driver's license, passport, or another photo to submit.

Please follow these requirements to avoid denying your request, and you will need to resubmit your application.

Please note, once we received and approved your registration form; you will receive your Bulldog Card via USPS.

Online Students Register for Your Bulldog Card