Student Publicity Center
The Publicity Center is a design and media service center for WWU student clubs, groups, and organizations.
We specialize in graphic design, digital signage, large-format printing, photo and video, and poster and banner distribution to help student groups effectively share their messages on campus.
PC Request Timeline
The timeline of your project is dependent on the services you request.
- Anything the PC designs will require at least four weeks.
- If you already have your design, posters/banners/handbills/kiosks/square stickers/brochures will take about a week to produce.
- Merchandise (shirts, hoodies, bandanas, sweats, circle stickers, etc.) will take an additional 2 weeks to produce
The earlier you can submit Student Publicity Center requests, the better. Merchandise, and larger campaigns with multiple rounds of edits require more time. The Student Publicity Center will ensure that all event publicity receives a minimum of 10 days of active promotion prior to the event date. During high-traffic periods, materials submitted well in advance may not be distributed immediately, as prioritization will be given to maintaining this 10-day publicity window. Organizations are encouraged to plan accordingly and be mindful of peak demand times when submitting their materials.
Printing and distribution are not instant. Be sure to set your final deadline two weeks before an event for adequate exposure. Additional edits in weeks three and four will limit the amount of marketing exposure.
Creating your own design?
All printed media distributed across campus must adhere to Student Engagement / WWU Brand Guidelines.
This includes: An office/club logo, a disability accommodations email and AA/EO statement.
Non-Student-Engagement entities must adhere to the WWU branding guide or otherwise.
Make sure your work is accessible. Need Resources? Click here.
Printing Prices
Costs may vary as WWU moves print production to WCC (Whatcom Community College). Costs below are updated directyl from WCC. Please contact the Publicity Center Manager for more information.
40x Posters – $27.25 approximately
100x Handbills – $16.50 – for 100 handouts approximately
100x Brochure - $70.00 approximately
100x color table tents* – $80.40 approximately
Standard Banner* (8ft x 3ft) – $56
Specialty Banner* - $7/foot
Kiosk* - $34
Square Stickers - $17/foot (approx. 52 2x2 stickers)
Circle Stickers - variable depending on vendor/color/design/etc.
Print and Stick for Wall - $17/foot
Sandwich Boards (print) - approximately $13 (if using paper, $16 if using vinyl)
Sandwich Boards (Rent) - $7/week
Buttons - variable depending on vendor/color/design/etc.
Table tents, banners and kiosks require reservations. For table tents, visit University Residences, in person, in EH109.
For banners and kiosks, please refer to the Publicity Center Banner Kiosk Reservation request on WIN. Here
Poster Distribution and Banner Distribution
Posters
The Publicity Center reviews and approves all posters for compliance with the Standards and Policy, and distributes postings across campus for university groups, departments, and nonprofit organizations. We recommend emailing us your design to ensure it meets all required standards before printing if you are unsure.
We take different amounts of posters depending on where they will be distributed. Up to 10 posters can be put up in glass cases around campus. University Housing takes 26 posters for a small spread, 48 for a medium spread, and 117 posters for a large spread. We are also able to distribute up to 5 posters downtown. If we are printing your design and you would like extra posters for personal use, you must include the specific amount in your request. We will recycle extra posters that we are given unless told otherwise.
Posters go up 10 days before an event happens. If it is a reoccurring event throughout the quarter, you can drop posters off twice per quarter (i.e., a poster publicizing weekly club meetings can go up for 2 2-week periods, or 4 weeks total, per quarter)
Additionally, please clearly communicate if you would like your posters back after they have been taken down. Unless a client has communicated they would like them returned, all old posters are recycled.
We can take up to 4 posters for non-profit off campus organizations.
Find a complete list of posting type, locations, and standards here.
The PC values sustainability in our purchasing decisions, office practices, and encourage you to get to campus sustainably. Ride a bike, walk, or take the bus! You can find the WTA bus schedule here.
Banners
Both interior and exterior banners require advance reservations! You can find the link for reservations Here
MAP OF BANNER AND POSTER LOCATIONS
Exterior banners measure 8'x3' and are hung in specific locations on building walls around campus. All locations are landscape oriented with the exception of "Bond Hall vertical" which is portrait oriented (3' x 8'). Exterior banners must be event related and are typically allowed to stay up for no more than two weeks. Multiple banners for a single event are generally not allowed due to space constraints. Exterior banners are exclusively installed by Publicity Center staff.
For exceptions to these rules, contact the Publicity Center Manager.
Digital Signage
Post your digital media on the screens in the Viking Union and around campus.
Need to meet with the Manager?
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