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.


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

  • locationSam Houston State University
    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.

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