University Relations—612-624-6868 or urelate@umn.edu

University Relations is authorized by the Board of Regents to establish and promote graphic standards. Contact the department when you need:

• Answers to questions about graphic standards.
• Approval to use a University logo.
• Approval to use the regents seal.

Also, contact University Relations if you have feedback on the graphic standards.

Online Resources

University of Minnesota Graphic Standards

Bookmark this Web site, which has the most recent updates to the University's graphic standards.

Images Library

Use this site to download University-approved versions of the wordmark, block M and Goldy Gopher, plus photos that you can use in your communications. The Images Library is password-protected; contact University Relations if you need assistance. Vendors may request access through their project contact at the University.

eCommunication Standards

Formerly Web Depot, this site for electronic communicators has University-approved Web and HTML e-mails templates, standards explaining how to use the templates, and Photoshop files for customizing template graphics for your site or e-mail.

Style Manual

The University's style manual is a resource for style standards such as word usage, grammar and punctuation, academic terminology and preparing copy for layout.

Printing Services

Printing Services is your one stop for printing solutions. Order University stationery, place printing orders, locate copy centers and find answers to your printing, bindery and mailing questions.

Signs and Graphics

Access the University's sign standards, order a banner or sign or request installation of signage by visiting this site.