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Bulldog ID Card

Preview of the Bulldog ID cardThe Bulldog ID Card is an official Alabama A&M University picture ID card. In addition to identifying the relationship with Alabama A&M University, the card provides access to campus events and activities, residence halls/other buildings, parking, and meal plans. Meal plans may only be used via the ID card or cash must be used to purchase a meal.

Who qualifies for a card?

  • Students

    Students that are currently enrolled will receive their initial Bulldog ID Card free of charge.

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  • Faculty & Staff

    Permanent employees of Alabama A&M University, defined as receiving benefits, are entitled to a free Bulldog ID Card as a condition of their employment.

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  • College Board

    Any Member of the College Board is entitled to a free card.

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  • Others

    Any Alabama A&M University affiliate member on-campus is entitled to a free ID card.

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Expiration of Bulldog ID Card

ID Cards are valid while cardholder still has an active status with the University.

Receiving a Bulldog ID Card

  • Students
    • Campus and commuting students must provide their current class schedule in order to obtain a Bulldog ID
    • Online students are required to email a photo as an attachment to IDoffice@aamu.edu. Please in the subject line enter ”Student ID” . The text of the email should contain your A# and the address to which you would like your ID mailed. The photo should be passport-style and meet the following requirements:
      • The photo should be a color, JPEG file
      • Must be a current photo - taken within the past year
      • The background should be uniform and light-colored
      • You must be facing forward, with your head and shoulders clearly visible
      • Remove any items not worn as part of your daily appearance (i.e. prescription eyeglasses). The only exceptions are items worn for cultural and religious reasons. All bandannas, hats, sunglasses and/or visors, etc. are to be removed before picture is taken.
      • The file cannot exceed 1 mb in size
    • The card will be mailed once enrollment status has been verified
    • Lawson State Students
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  • Faculty and Staff

    Will be able to obtain an ID once notification has been sent from HR to the ID office. This notification is received in the form of an email containing the A#, Name and the department that the faculty/staff member will be working.

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  •  Others

    All others are given at the discretion of the University

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Policy on ID Picture taking

For ID pictures Alabama A&M University requires individuals to remove any items not worn as part of their daily appearance (i.e. prescription eyeglasses). The only exceptions are items worn for cultural and religious reasons. All bandannas, hats, sunglasses and/or visors, etc. are to be removed before picture is taken.

Replacement Cards

If the most recently issued ID card becomes unusable due to normal wear and tear, it will be replaced at no charge. If for any other reason an ID card needs to be replaced fees will be charged as follows:

  1. Off Campus students: $30.00
  2. On Campus Students: $60.00
  3. All Others: $15.00

This fee may be paid at the Cashier’s Window, online or by placing a fee on a student’s account.

Office Hours

  • Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Tuesday, Thursday - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Office of Student Accounts
(256) 372-5185
105A Patton Hall