Resources
This section contains a list of important contact information and current resources. Check this website often for new standards and tools.
Graphic Standards
For general information about Northeastern’s graphic standards or information about the use of Northeastern logos and other identifiers, contact the Art Director in the Office of Marketing and Communications at (617) 373-5728.
For information about use of the athletic mark contact the director of athletics marketing & promotions at (617) 373-2515.
Editorial Standards
For information about messages or editorial style contact the Senior Managing Editor at (617) 373-5444.
For more information, see Messaging Standards.
Font purchasing
The official University fonts may be purchased at the Fontshop by calling 1.888.333.6687, or visiting www.fontshop.com.
Broadcast and Multimedia
Radio and television advertising promoting the University must be coordinated with University Marketing and Communications.
The University's guidelines apply to all media, including videotapes, CDs, multi-media projects, and advertising. All must conform to the University's graphic and messaging standards.
For information about broadcast or multimedia promotions contact the video and digital media producer at (617) 373-3169.
Templates and Downloads
To access Quark files for the print templates as well as to adapt them for your specific communications needs, contact NU Reprographics at (617) 373-2766. The downloadable files offered on this site are also available.
Website Standards
For general information about our website design standards, download the current website style guide (pdf).
Website Training and Technology Courses
In order to edit a website developed in Cascade Server, our content management system, you must have a faculty/staff NUNET account and the account must be added to the university's Cascade Server users group. View instructions on how to gain access to Cascade Server (pdf).
For training in our content management system, Cascade, please contact Steve Leibowitz at s.leibowitz@neu.edu.
For training in a variety of website and computing courses contact the Edtech Center at (617) 373-3157 or contact@edtech.neu.edu.
For instruction on office-related computing courses such as Lotus Notes or Microsoft Office software contact IS Customer Service at (617) 373-5788.
Signage
The University Sign Shop creates a variety of signage that is located throughout campus; from the Braille number plates on elevators and the signs and banners you see on the quad, to the plaques identifying each building.
For information on the required format for campus signs, pricing, and ordering call (617) 373-2725.
Photography
For photography needs, such as specific image requests beyond the image library contact Mary Knox Merrill staff photographer at (617) 373-2006.
Vendor List
For a list of University preferred print vendors contact the University buyer in the purchasing department at (617) 373-2135.
Competitive Bidding Policy
If you’re producing a print piece on your own, you’ll need to be aware of the purchasing department’s requirements for competitive bidding. For more information contact the University buyer in the purchasing department at (617) 373-2135.