Signage Services & Guidelines
Need a sign on campus? Start here to understand signage types, review requirements, and connect with the right team for support.
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Use the links below to quickly access signage requirements, interior and exterior sign guidance, support options, and helpful resources.
Important Information
Before installing, replacing, or requesting signage, please review the considerations below.
- Signage may require review and approval before installation.
- Departments may be responsible for costs associated with signage fabrication and installation.
- Campus signage should align with university standards, branding, and accessibility expectations.
- Some signage types may require coordination with multiple campus units.
- Installation methods and sign locations should be reviewed before work begins.
Important:
All signage must be installed by an approved contractor per the CSU Construction Policy.
Find the Right Signage Option
Choose from the Interior or Exterior options below to connect with the right process, contacts, and guidance.
Interior Sign Details
Use the sections below to review common interior sign types, likely contacts, and related notes.
Interior Temporary Signs, Posters, and Banners
Sign Type
Temporary indoor signs, event posters, banners, flyers, and short-term postings inside buildings.
Notes
Placement, duration, and posting methods may be subject to university policy and building-specific guidance.
Room Number/ Nameplate Signs
Sign Type
Interior room number signs and nameplate signs.
Notes
Use for permanent interior room identification and individual identification needs.
Contact
Facilities Management: Use the Project Request process and form to request these types of signs
Code / Regulatory Signs
Sign Type
Interior regulatory signs required by code.
Notes
Responsible for ensuring compliance with required building code signage.
Request
Facilities Management: Use the Project Request process and form to request these types of signs
Donor Walls and Brand Graphics
Sign Type
Interior donor walls and brand graphics.
Notes
Use for brand-focused graphics, donor recognition, and university identity-related installations.
Universally Designed Space Signs
Sign Type
Signs for lactation rooms, all gender restrooms, reflection rooms, and similar spaces.
Notes
Review related CSU standards for requirements by space type and use.
Contact
Facilities Management: Use the Project Request process and form to request these types of signs
Wayfinding and Directional Signs
Sign Type
Interior wayfinding and directional signs.
Notes
Use for directional signage, navigation support, and wayfinding improvements inside buildings.
Contact
CSU Facilities Management: Use the Project Request process and form to request these types of signs
Exterior Sign Details
Use the sections below to review common exterior sign types, likely contacts, and related guidance.
Regulatory Parking Signs
Sign Type
Parking regulation signs.
Notes
Use for parking-related regulatory signage, parking areas, and transportation-related sign needs.
Contact
CSU Transportation: 970-491-7041
Traffic Control Signs
Sign Type
Stop signs, yield signs, street signs, and related traffic control signs.
Notes
Dispatch will route requests to Facilities General Services.
Contact
Facilities Management Dispatch: 970-491-0077
Commemorative Benches and Plaques
Sign Type
Commemorative benches, plaques, and donor recognition elements.
Notes
Donor Relations coordinates planning and works with Facilities Management on location and installation.
Exterior Permanent Signs, Wayfinding, and Monuments
Sign Type
Exterior permanent signs, monuments, and campus wayfinding.
Notes
Contact for exterior signage standards, monuments, and wayfinding projects.
Contact
Facilities Management: Use the Project Request process and form to request these types of signs
Exterior Temporary Signs, Postings, and Banners
Sign Type
Temporary exterior signs, posters, postings, and banners.
Notes
Refer to CSU Temporary Signs, Posters, and Banners Policy 5-6030-006.
Guidance
Review the temporary signage policy before posting or installing temporary exterior signage.
Exterior Temporary Construction Signs
Sign Type
Temporary construction signage for exterior project areas.
Notes
Coordinate temporary construction signs, placement, and visual standards through this office.
Contact
Facilities Management: Use the Project Request process and form to request these types of signs
Resources
Use the links below to review signage guidance, standards, and related campus resources.
Need Help?
Not sure what type of sign you need or where to start? Connect with the CSU Facilities Management Environmental Graphic Designer for assistance.
Jessica Kramer
970-657-3919