Web Policy and Guidelines
UND Website Policy
All UND websites must adhere to University brand and identity guidelines as set by the policy. Academic, support and affiliate website must be constructed in the approved content management system (CMS). All entities hosed on UND servers must adhere to all requirements in this policy.
Service Level Change Request
UND websites have fully-managed, standard or independent service levels. To request a service level change, please complete the form below.
SERVICE LEVEL CHANGE REQUEST FORM
Community Server
UND provides community server space for faculty, research, or other websites that are exempt from using UND templates (UND template, Centers template, Third Party template). Exemptions must be requested and approved in accordance with the UND Website Policy.
Sites using community server space are independently managed and the Web Team will not provide services or support.
To request community server space, email marketing@UND.edu.
Student Organization Sites
Student organizations are not official entities of the University and may not represent themselves as such. Student organization are encouraged to use the Involvement student organization directory provided by the University as their official website. Student organizations are not permitted to use UND website templates and must follow logo/brand guidelines.
If the Involvement website does not meet your student organization’s needs, you may create your own website and host it on a UND or external server. The site must be independently managed and the Web Team will not provide any services or support.
Student Portfolios and Web Pages
UND does not host or provide support for student portfolio or other personal web needs. It is recommended to use third-party services like Wix or Squarespace.
Home Page Looping Video
The purpose of the home page looping video area on UND.edu is to showcase campus to prospective students. Content guidelines are:
- Showcase our brand personality and seasonality. For example, you’ll see video with snow in the winter but not in the summer. You’ll also see general student life videos that may include footage of key times of the year such as the start of the semester and Homecoming because they are milestone experiences for students. We do not say anything about attending specific events, do not link to events and keep the messaging and videos general.
- Showcase a range of programs. Not all programs are featured at once because that isn’t possible, but all fields of study are in regular rotation.
- Celebrate major student achievements. Commencement is showcased three times a year and is the only time we change the recruitment CTA’s (Apply, Request Info, Visit) on the home page. We would also swap out the home page video if/when any of our sports teams win a national championship.
Marketing & Communications produces a home page looping video for colleges/schools annually. No other areas are allowed to have home page looping videos due to template restrictions.