Student Affairs Digital Signage

Digital signs are a great way to advertise events and programs to students on campus! We have a variety of signs in the Center for Community, Rec Center, residence halls, University Memorial Center and Village Center.

Things to know about digital signage   

  • Free advertising is only available for departments in the Division of Student Affairs. 
  • Space is limited, and we no longer accept ads by request. 
  • Departments should work with their comm liaison to discuss how digital signage may fit into their communication plan.   
  • Paid advertising options are open to CU Â鶹ӰԺ departments, colleges, schools, programs, campus partners and registered student organizations.   
  • We do not accept digital signs from third-party vendors. Third-party vendors with existing university partnerships and contracts may be eligible to advertise.   
  • Printed posters are not permitted in the residence halls for sustainability purposes; digital signs are encouraged.  
  • Student Affairs Communication can reject any submissions that include inappropriate or offensive content or content that does not align with the Division of Student Affairs and university values. 

Student Affairs Digital Signage Paid Advertising

Advertising opportunities are only open to CU Â鶹ӰԺ departments, colleges, schools, campus partners and registered student organizations.

If you are submitting a digital display request, please make sure you are following these requirements: 

  • Advertising opportunities are only open to CU Â鶹ӰԺ departments, colleges, schools, campus partners and student groups.
    • For departments, colleges, schools and campus partners: The CU Â鶹ӰԺ interlocking logo of the affiliated department must be included. If there is more than one department then the design must use the standard interlocking CU Â鶹ӰԺ logo (instead of multiple department logos) and can include a written list of each affiliated department.
    • For student groups: The affiliated CU department logo or official CU Â鶹ӰԺ logo must be included at the bottom with your student group name at the top of the poster.
  • Requests must be submitted at least three days in advance of your requested advertising start date.
  • Digital advertisements cannot run for more than one week. Please wait at least one week in between advertisements to resubmit the same ad.

Graphics Specs     

  • Horizontal format at 16x9 inches (1920x1080 pixels)
  • RGB color 
  • 100 dpi
  • Files should be saved in JPG or PDF format. We also accept a WMV or MOV video without sound. 

Run Time     

Your ad can play for up to seven days. You can select your dates in the submission form. Ads will play for 10 seconds in about a 4-minute ad rotation.  

Locations  

  • Center for Community (C4C): Two signs
  • Village Center: Two signs 
  • University Memorial Center (UMC): Three signs
  • Rec Center: Three signs 

Pricing  

  • Coming soon, you can submit your ads at no charge until pricing is updated on this page. Please wait at least one week in between advertisements to resubmit the same ad.

Best Practices for Digital Signage Design  

  • For easy reading, keep fonts large and in high contrast—like a billboard. Using a poster that was designed to be printed with lots of text and small images will not read well.  
  • Focus on your most important text and graphic elements (who/what, when, where and a call to action). 
  • The most successful ads have a simple and compelling message with an eye-catching design that appeals to your audience.  

Submit a digital sign request

If you have any questions, please contact SACommorders@colorado.edu.