SFSU's digital signage system includes 15 displays in high-traffic campus locations. Digital displays are used to share University-sponsored events, announcements and public service messages relevant to students and the campus community.
How It Works
- Submit your design using the Digital Display Request Form
- We review your file for accessibility, editorial and design standards
- Approved content is published on campus displays
Please note: Only University-sponsored events or advertisements are accepted
What an Approved Display Looks Like
Required dimensions: 1920 × 1080 pixels
Common Issues We Fix
Dates and Times
Use AP style for clarity and consistency.
❌ Don't: December 12th, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
✅ Do: Dec. 12, noon – 2 p.m.
❌ Don't: 12:00 pm
✅ Do: noon
❌ Don't: 1:00 PM
✅ Do: 1 p.m.
Word count (25 words or fewer)
Digital displays rotate quickly. Slides with too much text are difficult to read at a distance.
❌ Don't: Learn about student services, academic advising, tutoring support, financial resources and upcoming workshops available throughout the semester.
✅ Do: Learn about campus services available to students.
File format
Digital displays support specific file types only.
❌ Don't: PDF, PowerPoint, Word documents
✅ Do: JPG, PNG (static) • MP4 or M4V (video)
QR codes (accessibility)
Slides with QR codes must also include the written URL so all users can access the information.
❌ Don't: QR code only
✅ Do: QR code with URL: marcomm.sfsu.edu
Accessibility note
All displays must meet WCAG Level AA color contrast standards. If you’re unsure, submit your design file and we can help review or make adjustments.
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Digital Display Standards
All signs are subject to approval and redesign by SMC staff based on these standards and general graphic design best practices.
- Only University-sponsored events or advertisements will be shared and posted.
- Content must be 25 words or fewer to maintain readability.
- Videos must be 10–30 seconds in length.
- Content will run for a maximum of two weeks unless otherwise approved.
- Use clear, concise text.
- Ensure sufficient color contrast.
- Avoid overly cluttered layouts.
- Follow general graphic design best practices for readability and legibility.
- All signage content must follow SFSU’s Editorial Style Guidelines.
- Slides containing QR codes must also include the corresponding URL for accessibility, omitting the URL scheme.
Example: marcomm.sfsu.edu - All text and backgrounds must meet WCAG Level AA color contrast standards. Approved accessible color combinations are available on the Brand Standards site under Color > Accessible Combinations.
- Accepted file types: JPG, PNG, MP4 or M4V
- Aspect ratio: 16:9 (landscape)
- Resolution:
- 1920 × 1080 px at 72 dpi, or
- 4K UHD: 3840 × 2160 px
- Include the removal date in the title.
Examples: gatorfest_02.28.23, gregory_lecture_03.20.23
Player Locations
| Building | Room |
|---|---|
| Administration Building | Lobby |
| Administration Building — Undergraduate Advising Center | ADM 203 |
| Administration Building — Undergraduate Advising Center | ADM 212 |
| Administration Building — Undergraduate Advising Center | ADM 244 |
| Administration Building — Undergraduate Advising Center | ADM 231 |
| Burk Hall | Lobby |
| Cesar Chavez Student Center | Lobby Shop |
| Creative Arts Building | Lobby |
| Downtown Campus | Lobby |
| J. Paul Leonard Library | Basement |
| J. Paul Leonard Library | Floor 1 |
| Marcus Hall | Lobby |
| The Towers at Centennial Square | Lobby |
| Science Engineering Innovation Center | Lobby |
| Student Life Event Center | Lobby |