Stationery
UND stationery (defined as branded letterhead, envelopes and note sheet) is reserved for official university business.
It is ordered through the Print & Mail Center and any deviations from the stationery guidelines must be approved by identity@UND.edu prior to printing.
Digital letterhead is approved on a case-by-case basis. To request a digital version, fill out the Letterhead Order Form and note in the comments section the rationale for needing a digital version. Please note that digital versions should not be used for printing, as the quality suffers.
Types of Letterhead
Standard UND Letterhead
Standard UND Letterhead with Title
Standard UND Letterhead with Land Acknowledgment
Information to Provide
- School/Division/College (optional)
- Department/Office/Unit/Program Name
- UND Mailing Address
- Main Office Phone Number
Letterhead Design Specifications
Logotype
The primary logotype is used on UND letterhead.
Paper and Printing
Letterhead is printed using four-color (CMYK) process on smooth white paper. Engraved or embossed letterhead is not recommended. Consult identity@UND.edu with any special print requests.
Personalization
Personalized contact information is not recommended as it restricts department-wide use. Personalization can be achieved with the typed name and signature ad by including a business card with the letter.
Size and Margins
- Letterhead is standard letter size (8.5" x 11").
- Design margins are a 0.625" top margin, .5" left and right margins and a .25 bottom margin.
- Recommended body copy margins are a 3" minimum top margin, 1" left and right margins and a 1" minimum bottom margin. Text should be left justified.
Typeface and Font Size
The typeface used for contact information text is Helvetica. Title text, if present, is Minion Pro (small caps). Font size is as follows:
- Title text, if present, is 11.5-point medium with tracking at 50 and 9.5-point leading.
- The unit name in the contact information is 10-point bold with 12-point leading.
- All other contact information is 10-point regular with 12-point leading.
Type Placement and Content
- The logotype is placed in the upper left corner and aligns with the top and left margins. It is 3.75" wide.
- UND.edu aligns with the baseline of the logotype. It is left justified with the line extending to the 2" right margin.
- The title and contact information are 0.185" from the baseline of the logotype.
- A 7.125" green horizontal line (0.75 pt stroke) equally divides the space between the logotype and contact information.
- The contact information is left aligned to UND.edu. It does not extend past the right margin. Required contact information includes the unit name, building, room number, street address, stop number, city, state, ZIP code, and the main office phone number. A fax number and unit email may also be included.
Taglines and Secondary Logos
Including a secondary logo or an official tagline or motto can be approved if it provides worthwhile communication about the unit. Approval must be granted for such additions by the Division of Marketing & Communications.
Web Address (URL)
UND is always capitalized.
ORDER Envelopes
Types of Envelopes
Standard UND Envelope
Standard UND Envelope with School/Division/College
Information to Provide
- School/Division/College (optional)
- Department/Office/Unit/Program Name
- UND Mailing Address
Envelope Design Specifications
Barcode
A barcode of the funding code used to pay for postage will be added to all envelopes. Requests may be made to omit the barcode for special mailings. The barcode is added to envelopes after the proof process.
Logotype
The primary logotype is used on UND envelopes.
Paper and Printing
Envelopes are printed using four-color (CMYK) process on smooth white paper that matches UND letterhead paper. Engraved or embossed envelopes are not recommended. Consult identity@UND.edu with any special print requests.
Personalization
Personalized contact information is not allowed on UND envelopes.
Size and Margins
- Envelopes sizes available are #10 (standard and window), A2, A6 and A7.
- Required .25" top and left margins. All other margins follow USPS regulations.
Typeface and Font Size
The typeface used is Helvetica. Font size is as follows:
- The larger unit title is 10-point bold with 10-point leading. The title is in all caps.
- All other contact information is 9-point regular with 10-point leading.
- "Address Service Requested" is 7-point regular.
Type Placement and Content
- The logotype is placed in the upper left corner and aligns with the top and left margins. It is 2" wide.
- The title is 0.1" from the baseline of the logotype.
- A 2" green horizontal line (0.75 pt stroke) equally divides the space between the logotype and title line.
- The contact information aligns to the left margin. Required contact information includes the unit name, building, room number, street address, stop number, city, state, ZIP code. Some content variations may occur to accommodate specific unit needs. Envelopes that contain only the institution's name are not allowed.
- “Address Service Requested" is 0.125" below the contact information.
- The barcode is left aligned and 0.125" below “Address Service Requested.”
Taglines and Secondary Logos
Secondary logos, taglines and other elements are not permitted on UND envelopes to reduce issues with USPS regulations.
Units should use UND letterhead for formal correspondence. Note sheets are designed for handwritten or informal correspondence.
Information to Provide
Required
- Department/Office/Unit/Program Name
- UND Mailing Address (Main or Individual)
- Phone Number (Main or Individual)
Optional
- Name
- Position/Title
- UND Web Address
- UND Email Address
Note Sheet Design Specifications
Logotype
The primary logotype is used on UND envelopes.
Paper and Printing
Note sheets are printed using four-color (CMYK) process on smooth white paper. Engraved or embossed note sheets are not recommended. Consult identity@UND.edu with any special print requests.
Note sheets are available as a pad or as loose sheets.
Personalization
Personalized contact information is allowed in the note sheet footer.
Size and Margins
- Note sheets are 5.5" x 8.5" (half-letter).
- Design margins are a 0.5" top margin and 0.25" left, right and bottom margins.
Typeface and Font Size
The typeface used is Helvetica. Font size is as follows:
- The individual’s name and position/title are 10-point bold.
- The unit name is 8-point bold with 9.6-point leading.
- All other contact information is 8-point regular with 9.6-point leading.
Type Placement and Content
- The logotype is centered and aligns with the top margin. It is 3.875" wide.
- A 5" green horizontal line (0.5 pt stroke) is centered and positioned 1.125" from bottom of the sheet.
- The contact information is .25" below the green line. Required contact information includes the unit name, building, room number, street address, stop number, city, state, ZIP code, and phone number.
- The individual’s name and position/title are left justified and aligns to the left margin.
- The unit name and other contact information are right justified and aligns to the right margin.
Taglines and Secondary Logos
Substituting the UND logotype with a primary unit Logo is acceptable, but approval must be granted by identity@UND.edu prior to printing.