Yearbook Image Deadlines

Yearbook Image Download Deadlines are governed by industry standards.  Below are the agreed upon standards between yearbook publishers and School Photographers of America.

Deadlines and Equal Opportunity Guidelines and Standards for the usage and production of yearbooks for all US Schools

All US students and school staff deserve the opportunity to be photographed and included in their school’s history regardless of race, color, national origin or zip code. Therefore, the following standards have been established to ensure equal opportunity:

For all US Schools that start school on or before August 13th, the first available yearbook deadline for underclass or senior portraits can be: Dec. 3rd

For all US Schools that start school between August the 14th through August 27th, the first available yearbook deadline for underclass or senior portraits can be: Dec. 21st

For all US Schools that start school after August the 27th, the first available yearbook deadline for underclass or senior portraits can be: Jan. 21st

If a yearbook provider requires an earlier deadline, then that yearbook provider should contact the school's contracted photography provider to pay for any expediting fees or available options.