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Request various services from the Strategic Communications team from across our region. Our request form is designed to streamline your communications process with us, ensuring that your requests are handled quickly and efficiently. Simply select your service, fill in the necessary details, and submit it to us!

Requests sent via email and/or teams are not guaranteed for completion. Requests should be submitted using the form below at least 7–10 business days in advance. If time-sensitive, we’ll do our best, but late submissions may not be completed on time.

Note: Request tickets to Strategic Communications will clear and refresh on June 30 each fiscal year and must be renewed on or after July 1 of the following fiscal year.

For any questions, please contact Strategic Communications at [email protected].

Requester Contact Information
Campus Affiliation
Service Selection

Select the type of support you are requesting from Strategic Communications. Additional questions may appear based on your selection. Most requests should be submitted at least 7–10 business days before the preferred deadline. If time-sensitive, we’ll try our best, but late or last-minute requests may not be completed on time.

All materials are subject to a University Brand Review (UBR) before distribution.

What type of support do you need?
(16:9 or 1920x1080 pixels—*Landscape images only)
(Paid social media campaign, highway billboards, newspaper, sponsorship. Budget information may apply)
(A regular social media post to either @pennstatega, @pennstatefayette, or @pennstatenewkensington)
Service Details
Graphic Design or Visual Materials Details
E.g., "Scholar Speakeasy Save the Date Flyer", "Blue and White Fall Fest Agenda Digital Sign", or "Financial Aid Brochure"
Is this a...
Type of Publication or Deliverable
Please note: Strategic Communications is not responsible for printing charges, production costs, or distribution of any printed materials. The requesting unit is responsible for these arrangements unless other plans have been confirmed in advance.
How is this being printed?
This information will help us design your request.
Which external printing service are you using?
Different printing companies prefer different bleeds in these files. For example, H.B. South might prefer a 0.25 bleed where Unity might prefer 0.17. This information will help us design your request.
Target Audience
Include any important information you think Strategic Communications should know for your request including: purpose of this piece, call to action, additional links, etc.
Upload requirements
Website Update or Web Project Details

Information message

The service for "Website Update or Web Projects" do NOT include faculty or staff directory changes. Use this section for general website updates or web project requests. If you need to add, update, or remove a faculty or staff directory listing, please use the *Directory Profile Update* section instead.

Type of Webpage or Web Project
Please copy and paste the exact URL(s) to be updated.
Target Audience
Include any important information you think Strategic Communications should know for your request including: requested website or web project updates, webform fields, content, etc.
Upload requirements
Directory Profile Update Details

The following information is for use within the campus website, including the faculty and staff directory and on academic and administrative unit webpages.

Type of Directory Profile Update
Profile will be removed from appearing on all directory pages, unit lists, etc.
Person Type
If applicable, please input a valid Penn State issued office phone number.
Please use your campus-specific title, rather than just the general job title as seen in WorkLion. For example, enter "Assistant Director of Admissions" instead of "Admissions Counselor 3." For faculty, be sure to include level and area of study, e.g. 'Assistant Professor of Mathematics.'
For Faculty Only.
For Faculty Only.
Digital Signage Upload

This option is for Digital Signage created outside of Strategic Communications. Please upload your sign as a horizontal/landscape image sized at 1920x1080 pixels (16:9 ratio) as a .jpeg, .jpg, or .png file type. Note that signs submitted in other dimensions, orientations, or file types will not be accepted and will be sent back for adjustment.

For internal use only. Input will not appear on displays.
Feel free to include any important information you think Strategic Communications should know for your request
Upload requirements
External Advertising Request Details

External advertising requests may include paid social media, print advertising, sponsorships, billboards, or other paid placements. External advertising may require budget confirmation, vendor specifications, and advance approval before work can begin. Submission of this request does not confirm ad placement. Strategic Communications is not responsible for covering advertising placement costs unless funding has been confirmed in advance by the requesting unit.

E.g., "Scholar Speakeasy Attendance", "Continuing Education Paramedics Course", or "Biomedical Engineering Technology Degree Program Promotion"
Type of External Advertisement
(Costs of $1,700 or more may apply)
Goal of this External Advertisement
Provide your budget information for paid advertising. Contact the finance office if you don’t know your budget information.
Target Audience
Include any important information you think Strategic Communications should know for your request including: purpose of this piece, call to action, additional links, etc.
Social Media Post Request Details

Submission of a social media request does not guarantee posting. Strategic Communications will review each request for timing, audience fit, and alignment with campus priorities and University brand standards.

Which campus account(s) should this be considered for?
Goal of this Social Media Post
Target Audience
Include any important information you think Strategic Communications should know for your request including: additional social media handles, copy ideas, etc.
Upload requirements
Photography Request Details

All pictures taken by the Strategic Communications office will be taken digitally. Any pictures in the central photo files or on disk are available to any department for use in the promotion of a campus program or publication.

By selecting a photography or videography request, participants will be required to fill out a Consent, License, and Release Agreement. Please make sure this is completed before your session.

Include any important information you think Strategic Communications should know for your request including: how you expect the resulting photos to be used (e.g. in a publication, on a unit's Facebook page, etc.).
Video Request Details
Target Audience
Mascot Appearance Request Details
Request an appearance by the Nittany Lion to bring Penn State pride to your event. All appearances must align with University policies and event eligibility guidelines. Appearances are not guaranteed and are subject to availability, event classification (University or Non-University), and approval by the Campus Lead. Requests for Non-University Events must be submitted at least 30 days in advance. Penn State Greater Allegheny and the Office of Strategic Communications reserve the right to modify or cancel an approved appearance due to scheduling conflicts, safety concerns, policy compliance, or weather conditions.
Is this event a:
If this is a University Event, it must be fully approved and scheduled through 25Live or the appropriate campus event system prior to submitting this request.
Please provide a detailed description of your event, including the purpose, audience, and overall atmosphere. Appearances must align with University guidelines. The Nittany Lion may not attend alcohol-focused events, private celebrations (such as weddings, birthdays, or retirement parties), or religious or political functions. Be specific so we can properly evaluate your request.
Requester Agreements for a Nittany Lion Appearance
All statements must be reviewed and agreed to in order to submit a request.
I, [Requester Name], agree to the following stipulations:
University Brand Review (UBR)

Submission for University Brand Review (UBR) does not indicate approval. Strategic Communications may request revisions to ensure alignment with University brand standards before the final material can be distributed or published.

What type of material needs a review?
Was this created outside of Strategic Communications?
Include any important information you think Strategic Communications should know for your request.
Upload requirements
Penn State News
Tip: The more detail you share, the faster our team can develop and publish your story! Include names, dates, outcomes, and why this story matters to the campus community. Note: The Office of Strategic Communications reserves the right to determine which stories are published or promoted across University news, web, and social media channels. Submitting a request does not guarantee publication.
Write a clear, attention-grabbing headline that summarizes the story in one sentence (e.g., “Penn State Students Launch Sustainability Initiative”).
Provide a detailed description of the event, project, or achievement. Include key facts such as what happened, when and where it occurred, and why it matters. Please avoid one-sentence answers. 350 characters or more is required.
List all individuals, groups, or organizations connected to this story. Include names, titles, class years, majors, and departments if possible.
What's your primary goal for this story?
Explain why this story is significant for Penn State. Does it showcase innovation, achievement, collaboration, or something unique about our campus?
Provide the date, time, and location of the event or activity. If it already occurred, include when it happened. If it’s upcoming, include when and where it will take place.
Additional context
Provide the name of the event, program, or campaign and briefly explain the connection (e.g., “This story idea supports the annual Penn State Homecoming campaign”).
Provide direct quotes from individuals involved in the event (include name and role).
Please attach high-quality photos that help tell your story! Posts with visuals always get more attention, so try to include at least one good photo (horizontal works best). No pics? No worries—but we can’t promise your story will shine quite as bright without them!
Upload requirements
Examples: press release, flyer, website, research abstract, etc.
Upload requirements
Buy Button Request Details (Greater Allegheny only)
What type of Buy Button support do you need?
New Buy Button
Do you have a terminal?
Is this a...
Users have to manually input an amount
E.g., $50.00 for each user
Existing Buy Button
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