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How do you upload a picture to WatCard?

How do you upload a picture to WatCard?

Photo upload

  1. Taken straight on with face, eyes, and shoulders centered and squared to the camera.
  2. Photo must show from mid-chest to above top of head.
  3. A neutral or smiling facial expression.
  4. Use a plain, light coloured background – a wall that is a solid, works well.

How much money is on my WatCard?

You can check your account balance and purchase history at any time online by logging into your WatCard account. You can also come into our service counter in SLC to check your balance or to ask any questions related to your WatCard account. You can also ask to check your balance at any food service location.

Where can WatCard be used?

You can use your WatCard at on-campus retail stores to buy books, pens and pencils, electronics, backpacks, and other school supplies. It also works at any of the printers on campus, so you don’t need to panic if you forget a hard-copy assignment at home.

Is GRT free for Waterloo students?

UPASS: Full Time Undergraduate & Graduate University of Waterloo Students have unlimited use of GRT Bus services.

Why is my WatCard not working?

What should I do if my Watcard doesn’t work on the bus/LRT? If you experience issues using your Watcard on the bus or LRT, it may be due to technical issues, or you may not be enrolled in the UPass program. Check the status of your Watcard online with the UPass Checker.

Can I change my meal plan Waterloo?

Meal Plan dollars are neither refundable, nor can they be transferred to another account (e.g., Flexible Dollars), or to another WatCard, while you are enrolled at UW. To obtain a Flexible Dollar refund, go to the WatCard Office and complete the appropriate paperwork.

How do I use WatCard on GRT?

Using your WatCard on transit Tap your WatCard on the farebox when you board. The smart card reader is the blue-green rectangle on the lower right corner of the farebox. Hold your card level and square against the card reader and wait for the farebox to ding.

Can you change your meal plan Waterloo?

Note: Students are automatically registered for the RMPA Average option. You can change your plan to Lite or Hearty on your residence preference and Welcome Home forms. Flex Dollars are not tax exempt.

What is the UPass Waterloo?

U-Pass. The University of Waterloo has a universal bus pass (U-Pass) program. The U-Pass program is active as of September 1, 2021. Full-time undergraduate and graduate students can use their WatCard for unlimited rides on Grand River Transit.

Why is my Watcard not working?

What happens if you don’t use all your meal plan money?

What Happens If You Don’t Use All Your Meals? Depending on the plan, the credit for unused meals may disappear at the end of the week or the end of the semester. You’ll want to check your balance frequently—some schools have small grocery stores where you can spend the money from unused meals.

What are the requirements for a watcard photo?

Your photo must have a neutral background (ie – a white wall). Your photo must have been taken within the last six months. You must be the only person in the photo. Your photo must show a clear image of your face – you must be looking directly into the camera, with your entire face visible.

What do you need to upload for a watcard in Ontario?

Your upload must clearly show the entire front of the licence or the full photo page of your passport. Ontario Health Cards and Ontario Photo Identification cards also accepted. By submitting a photo to the WatCard Office, you are declaring the uploaded photo is a true depiction of your current personal image.

Do you need a physical card to get a watcard?

Students coming to campus must apply for a physical card and are required to upload a photo for use on their WatCard. Students that began their studies in Fall 2020 or Winter 2021, who will be on campus and have not yet picked up a physical card, must apply for a physical card.

What happens if you upload a false photo on your watcard?

By submitting a photo to the WatCard Office, you are declaring the uploaded photo is a true depiction of your current personal image. Submission of a false image will result in a replacement fee being charged to update your card, and falsely identifying yourself may also result in disciplinary actions for University policy infractions.

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Ruth Doyle