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
OR - 11 X 17
LOGO EXAMPLES
REQUIRED STATEMENTS
By law, the 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 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 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: https://mankato.mnsu.edu/brand-standards/printed-materials/
logos
LOGO PLACEMENT/COLOR STANDARDS AT:
https://mankato.mnsu.edu/brand-standards/
LOGOS CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT:
https://mankato.mnsu.edu/brand-standards/name-and-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).