CSU Posters: Guidelines and Information

Poster Checklist

Info that must be included:

• Date, Time & Location
• Name of the sponsoring RSO or Department
• Contact information for the group or event
• Two Required Logos
• Minnesota State University, Mankato
• Minnesota State System
• Follow Logo Placement & Color Standards
• One Required Statement with added info

Preferred Poster Size

• 8.5 x 11
• 11 x 17

Logo Examples

Required Statements

By law, one of the following Required Statements must appear on all publications.

Regular Publications (Add name & contact info for Department/RSO):

A member of the Minnesota State system and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University. This document is available in an alternative format to individuals with disabilities by calling [insert Department or Office Name] at 507-389-_ _ _ _ (V), 800-627-3529, or 711 (MRS/TTY).

Required Statement - Events or Activity Publications (Add name & contact info for Department/RSO):

Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact [insert Department or Office Name] at 507-389-_ _ _ _ (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY) at least ____ days prior to the event. This document is available in an alternative format to individuals with disabilities by calling the above numbers.

Statements Can Be Downloaded At:

Formatting Required Statements:

• The type size must be no less than 6 point.
• The type must be set in Futura or Arial, regular or bold only (no light versions).
• Use 100 percent solid color in high contrast to any background color present; do not use screens or a percentage of a color. Avoid low contrast colors like black on purple or white on gold.
• Add the name of the Department/RSO and a contact number to the statement.
• More info at printed materials.

Logos

• Logo placement and color standards
• Download University logos
  

Poster Approval and Display

• All posters for display on CSU Bulletin Boards and Academic Building Bulletin Boards must be approved and stamped in the CSU Administration office (CSU220).
• Posters approved for the CSU Bulletin Boards may only be posted by CSU Staff - 7 CSU Bulletin Boards.
• Posters approved for Academic Boards will be posted by the RSO or Department - 87 Academic Bulletin Boards.
• Posters approved for the CSU will be posted by staff approximately a week before the event, subject to space constraints.
• The CSU shall not be held responsible or accountable for the theft or vandalism of any materials displayed.
• Unapproved posters and posters outside of designated areas in the CSU will be removed and discarded.
• All materials to be posted or displayed on the CSU Boards or General Use Boards in academic buildings should be academically related and sponsored by a Department or a Recognized Student Organization (RSO).