Design/Printing

University Communications' graphic designers will work with you to create communications materials that are both professional and visually effective. Whether you require printed pieces or electronic materials, we can help you complete your project from concept development to product delivery.

Print

Brochures

Posters

Flyers

Booklets

Newsletters

Postcards

Rack cards

Invitations

Banners

Electronic

Brochures

Flyers

Newsletters

Creative Meetings

To start your project with University Communications, submit a Project Request form. After you submit the form, our office will contact you to schedule a creative meeting. During the creative meeting, a graphic designer will consult with you on design, content, scheduling and other necessary information to complete your project.

Policies and Processes

After your creative meeting, the next step is to send text for your project to our writer/editor for review before any design work is started. Text must be approved before the design phase begins.

You can expect the entire project process to take anywhere from four to eight weeks (from creative meeting to finished product).

For quality control purposes, University Communications maintains control of native design files.

Approval of Printing, Advertising and Promotional Items

All communications materials representing the university must be proofread and approved by University Communications. University funds may not be used for designs that are not in compliance with graphic standards or content that has not been reviewed by our writer/editor. Procurement Services requires this approval from University Communications in order to process payment for all printed materials, advertising or promotional items representing the university.

If your communications materials require approval, email us at universitycommunications@usm.edu. For questions concerning the approval process, contact our office at 601.266.4491.

Print Procurement

Contact the Office of University Communications for all of your university printing needs. We provide competitive pricing and quality printing by utilizing services from a group of qualified print vendors. Requesting quotes from vendors is part of our process; therefore, once the specifications and quantities for your project are confirmed, the project will be sent out on bid, and you will receive quotes in approximately three (3) business days.

Reprints and Revisions

If you would like to reprint a job previously printed by our office, fill out the Reprint/Revision Request form. This form may also be used for projects that don't require printing (i.e., electronic brochures, ads) but need content updates.

Print-Ready Files

If you've designed your own piece and need printing, fill out the Print-Ready Request form.

Official University Stationery

Order official university business cards, letterhead and business envelopes by following the instructions on the Order Stationery page.