Signage, CSU Campus

A variety of signage types exist on campus – interior, exterior, permanent and temporary. These signage guidelines and requirements are intended to preserve the visual integrity of campus by providing a framework for planning and displaying signage to ensure its usefulness and effectiveness to campus, while minimizing visual clutter. The cost of any new sign (whether interior, exterior, permanent or temporary) specific to a building, department or event and its design, project coordination, fabrication and installation is the responsibility of that college, department and/or unit; this also includes the cost for removal and storage of any temporary signs and banners.

No permanent or temporary sign, banner or posting will be erected or installed in public areas on University property without the prior written approval of the appropriate University official. Authority to approve these varies depending on the desired location. See the following sections for further information.

Any signage that includes the University wordmark is required to be fabricated by a licensed signage vendor. All signage must be installed by an approved contractor per the CSU Construction Policy.

This webpage is organized by type of signage and includes specific information pertinent to that type of sign:

Interior Permanent Signs

    • Interior room number signs:

       

    • All other interior regulatory signs required by code:

       

    • Interior “inclusive space” signs (i.e., signs for lactation rooms, all gender restrooms, reflection rooms, etc.)

       

        • Contact: CSU Facilities Management Environmental Graphic Designer (Jessica Kramer) –  (970) 970-657-3919.

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    • Interior wayfinding and directional signs:

       

        • Contact: CSU Facilities Management Environmental Graphic Designer (Jessica Kramer) –  (970) 970-657-3919.

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Interior Temporary Signs, Posters and Banners

Refer to CSU Policy: Temporary Signs, Posters, and Banners, Policy ID#: 5-6030-006

 

Exterior Signs – General Information

It is the policy of Colorado State University to regulate and establish standards for all exterior signage and graphics used on university property, to assist in providing direction and information, to ensure adherence to minimum aesthetic and design standards, and to ensure uniformity in appearance. These guidelines and requirements are effective for all University campuses: Main, South, and Foothills, as well as ARDEC, and outlying University areas/streets. In some instances, these signage guidelines apply to outlying Research Centers and campuses.

 

    • All exterior signage and graphics on campus will be in accordance with standards established by CSU Facilities Management, University Marketing & Communications, and any other guidelines published and maintained by the University.

    • Exterior temporary signage, banners and graphics will conform to the CSU brand guidelines established by University Marketing & Communications. 

    • No permanent or temporary exterior sign or graphic will be erected or installed in public areas on University property without the prior written approval of the appropriate University official. Authority to approve a posting on campus varies depending on the desired location of posting. See the following sections for further information.

    • All exterior signage and graphics erected without appropriate review and approval are subject to removal or modification at the direction of CSU Facilities Management.

    • CSU Facilities Management Campus Planning section establishes and maintains current standards and guidelines for exterior campus signs. This includes the implementation, administration, and interpretation of permanent and temporary exterior sign policy on campus. Standards and guidelines include such things as acceptable sign forms, type styles, sizes, colors, formats, materials, construction methods, materials, and sign locations. The CSU Physical Development Committee approves all major updates to exterior signage guidelines and standards.

    • Requests for exemption from or modification of the current sign standards must be submitted to CSU Facilities Management Campus Planning for review and approval prior to implementing and/or installation.

Exterior Permanent Signs – Who to Contact

    • Regulatory parking signs:

       

        • Contact: CSU Parking and Transportation Services (PTS) –  (970) 491-7041

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    • Traffic control signs – Stop signs, yield signs, street signs, etc.

       

        • Contact: Facilities Management Dispatch at 970- 491-0077 and they will contact Facilities General Services with the request.

    • Tribute benches and plaques:

       

        • Contact: CSU Office of Donor Relations– Responsible for overall coordination of the project. CSU Office of Donor Relations will then work with CSU Facilities Management for specific site location planning and installation coordination. Contact donor_relations@colostate.edu

Exterior Temporary Postings, Signs and Banners

Refer to CSU Policy: Temporary Signs, Posters, and Banners, Policy ID#: 5-6030-006

 

Exterior Temporary Construction Signs

    • These type of signs are to be coordinated and located through the CSU Facilities Management Environmental Graphic Designer (Jessica Kramer) – (970) 657-3919