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Get Approval

Before uploading your communication piece for approval, please use this checklist to ensure that your piece meets university standards.

TEMPLATE & LOGO

Are you using the correct template?

If you are using a "Level 1 University Formal" template, are you using the approved fonts (Minion Pro, News Gothic)?

Are you using the correct logo?

IMAGE QUALITY

Do you or the university own the photography?

Is the photo in focus?

If you used a model, do you have a model release for each model?

Do the subjects represent the university Dress and Grooming Standards?

If you are printing your piece, is the image high enough resolution to print correctly? (300 dpi preferred at final size)

CLEAR COMMUNICATION

Do the photos clearly represent your purpose of the communication piece?

Is everything spelled correctly?

Is your time, date and location information correct?

Does the layout help communicate the purpose of your piece?

Does it need design help?

APPROPRIATE IMAGE & TEXT

Is the nature of the event in harmony with the standards and mission of BYU-Idaho?

Is the poster innuendo free?

All images used must be released from copyright restrictions (images found on Google or any other Web site are generally not acceptable for use; copyright-free imagery may be purchased from sites such as istockphoto.com)

Does the piece represent BYU-Idaho properly?

E-Mail

Depending on the level of your communication piece, please do the following:

Level 1 University Formal: This level of communication piece should be created under the direction of University Communications. Please contact University Communications for assistance at 496-3274 or email at ucidentity@byui.edu.

Level 2 University Semi-Formal: Send an email-friendly PDF version of your piece to your Communication Council Representative. This representative will then present your piece in Communication Council to be evaluated for approval. Communication Council is made up of representatives from all areas of campus who review all forms of communication on campus.

Level 3 On-Campus Informal: Send an email-friendly PDF version of your piece to the correct Communication Council Representative for approval.

To find your Communication Council representative, please select the department, college, or office that your communication piece is associated with by typing the name below. If you are not sure which to select, choose "other."

Please do not present a printed version of your communication piece for approval. It is costly and unnecessary. Simply send a PDF version via email to this representative. For more information about creating an email-friendly PDF, please click here.