Here’s How to Update Your Directory Photo and Profile

With our new website design, USC Dornsife directory profile pages continue to be managed via MyDornsife where you can update your portrait and biographical information. Search for your profile here: faculty directory and staff directory.

Our new website design requires a larger image size for your USC Dornsife directory profile. Below, we have information about how to update your photo on your directory profile and ways to update your professional headshot.

 

 

  • Your profile photo should be a vertical head-and-shoulders portrait.

    The recommended minimum upload size is 975 x 1365 px (5×7 inch).

    Please email webproject@dornsife.usc.edu if you need assistance sizing an image file.

  • Update your profile photo and your information in the USC Dornsife directory in a few simple steps.

    1. Log into MyDornsife.

    2. On the right side of the screen, click on My Personal Information.

    3. On the left side menu, click on Professional Information.

    4. On the “Professional Information” page, hover/click on Biographical Information.

    5. Click on My Photo.

    6. The “Biographical Information” window opens and you can upload your photo.

    If you are uploading a photo for the first time:

    • In the topmost section, “My Photo,” click on Add item.
    • Click on Choose file. Select the photo from your computer.
    • Your photo must be a JPG, 975 by 1365 px (portrait orientation).
    • Click on Add.

    If you are replacing a previously uploaded photo:

    • In the topmost section, “My Photo,” click on Replace.
    • Click on Choose file. Select the photo from your computer. Your photo must be a JPG, 975 by 1365 px (portrait orientation).
    • Click on Update.

    7. The window will update (approximately 5–10 seconds) and return you to the “Biographical Information” window. You can close this window now. Please note that the new photo can take up to 24 hours to show up in your profile on the website.

    Detailed instructions

     

    Want to update the information on your profile?

    Find step-by-step instructions here

  • The USC Career Center has a new self-service Iris photo booth available for use by USC faculty, staff, students and alumni to take professional-quality headshots. The images are perfect for your USC Dornsife website directory profile.

    The Iris photo booth uses studio-caliber lighting and photography tools. Take control of your images by approving or retaking photos, cropping pictures, and even applying filters. Present your best self in digital photos delivered instantly to your USC email.

    You can stop by to use the photo booth at your convenience during their daily drop-in hours. If you’re making a trip to campus to use the photo booth we recommend checking ahead of time to make sure its not reserved for an event by calling the USC Career Center at (213) 740-9111.

    Where: Student Union (STU) 110

    When: Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis

    How: 

    • Go to the USC Career Center at STU 110 during drop-in hours
    • Check in at the front desk
    • Take up to 3 images in the photo booth
    • Your images will be emailed to you in minutes
    • Upload your preferred image to your USC Dornsife directory profile via MyDornsife. Find instructions for updating your image in MyDornsife on this page and at this link.
    Sample portraits taken with the Iris Photo Booth.
    Sample portraits taken with the Iris Photo Booth

  • Here are some options for taking your portrait:

    • You can upload a high-res image that you already have on file. You may email webproject@dornsife.usc.edu if you need assistance resizing your image file.
    • You can take your own photo. Here are best practices:
      1. Your profile photo should be a vertical head-and-shoulders portrait.
      2. To take your image, orient your camera or camera phone vertically. If possible, use a tripod, set the camera on a sturdy surface or have someone take the image for you.
      3. Take the photo in a well-lit setting with a neutral background
      4. The light source should be in front of you. Natural light works well as does a diffused light sources such as a soft lamp.
      5. When selecting clothing to wear in your photo, solid colors and simple patterns work best. Solid white or busy patterns do not photograph as well.