Guides and Best Practices

Make a Request

Submit requests for campus communications, photography, stories and event resources. Our team provides support to help you share information and promote your initiatives.

Campus Announcement

Submit an announcement or event to be included in the weekly campus email.

Photography Coverage

Request limited photography support for your campus event or initiative.

NewsCenter Idea

Share a story about CSUSM people, programs or research for potential coverage.

Design Support

Graphic design support may be available for your campus project or initiative.

Backdrop Reservation

Reserve the official CSUSM-branded backdrop for your event setup.

Brand and Communication Resources

Find official branding tools, photo assets, style guides and communication resources to support your campus projects.

Branding and Design

Access official CSUSM branding standards, templates and approved logos.

Campus Photo Library

Browse campus photography available for official university use.

NewsCenter Photos

Download approved images featured in recent NewsCenter stories.

Photo Release Forms

Access required forms for adults and minors before taking or using photos.

Accessibility Statement

Review the official statement required for all event advertising.

CSU Chancellor's Office Style Guide

Reference systemwide editorial standards for print and digital materials.

Microsoft Dynamics Email Hub

Find tutorials, templates and best practices for creating CSUSM emails.

Stay Connected

Explore opportunities to share your expertise, receive campus stories and access support for managing social media.

Subscribe to Steps Magazine

Receive stories about students, alumni and campus life delivered to your mailbox.

Experts Directory

Join the directory to share your expertise with media seeking subject insight.

Social Media Help

Access CSUSM social media guidelines, resources and best practices.