Brand Approval & Forms
Some uses of UND brand assets require approval.
To support consistent use of the UND brand, certain types of branded content require review and approval, and some branded materials and services must be created or provided by the Division of Marketing & Communications (M&C), Licensing & Trademark Office (Licensing) or Facilities Management.
Review the information below to determine whether brand approval is required and to access forms for requesting approval or services.
Brand Approval Requirement
Per UND policy, all internal and external uses of UND brand assets must follow University brand standards. When required, reviews and approvals must be obtained before branded content is produced, published or distributed.
This requirement applies to branded content in any format, including marketing and advertising, digital and print communications, environmental branding, merchandise and other branded applications.
Branded content that does not meet University standards or receive required approval may be subject to revision, removal or discontinuation.
Approval Is Not Required When
- Using approved UND templates (e.g., PowerPoint, Word) as designed and without structural modification.
- You have been authorized by M&C to independently create certain branded content after completing required training and demonstrating compliance with UND brand standards.
Refer to the Brand, Identity & Licensing Management Policy for complete requirements.
Request Brand Approval for Content You Created
Use this form to request review and approval before producing, publishing or distributing UND branded content you created.
Who Should Use This Form
- University departments and units
- Student organizations and club sports
- Formally affiliated organizations (e.g., foundations)
- External vendors, contractors and partners creating branded content for the University
What to Submit for Approval
Examples include:
- Advertisements
- Artwork for merchandise, apparel and promotional products
- Awards and certificates
- Environmental graphics
- Event materials
- Flyers, brochures, magazines, publications and reports
- Logos created by student organizations and club sports
- Marketing and promotional materials
- Social media graphics, digital content and videos
- Other branding concepts or graphic elements not created by M&C
Timeline
Typical response times will vary, depending on the complexity of the project:
- Standard projects: 1 to 3 business days
- Larger publications or more complex projects: 6 to 10 business days
Request Branded Materials or Services
Use the forms below to request branded content, signage or other University materials from Marketing & Communications or Facilities Management.
M&C does not provide these services to alumni, students, student organizations, club sports or non-UND entities.
UND business cards are available to faculty and staff.
Supervisors may order business cards for student employees using departmental funds if the student represents UND in their role.
Business cards are not available for personal student use.
Use this form to order standard signs created by Facilities Management, including:
- Building signage
- Room signage
- Wayfinding signage
- Permanent interior or exterior signs
Use this form to request branded spaces and installations on the UND campus, including:
- Wall graphics, displays or exhibits
- Interior or exterior environmental branding
- Branded installations in campus spaces
Plan for a minimum of 12 weeks for completion.
Use this form to request official UND name badges.
Supervisors may order student employees badges if deemed necessary. Undergraduate and graduate students cannot order name badges.
Use this form to request new marketing and communication projects, including:
- Marketing campaigns
- Branding projects
- Content development
- Media relations
- Strategic communication support
Please provide at least 2 to 3 weeks notice. If accepted, a final project timeline will be determined in partnership with Marketing & Communications.
Use the correct form to request official UND stationery, including:
- Letterhead
- Envelopes
Use this form to request unit logos, including to:
- Create a new unit logo
- Update an existing unit logo (e.g., department name change)