Project Submission Form

Expected timeline | 3-4 weeks (timeline will vary depending on the request and our workload).

Thank you for reaching out! This request is best if you have a topic that may be a good fit for a newsroom story, news release or message for the TRU community.

Do you have a story about student, faculty or staff success? Got news that builds TRU’s reputation or has impact on the community or beyond? Need to share something with TRU faculty and staff? Then we’re here to help.

Please note that timelines may vary depending on the request and our workload.

Here are the questions we’d like you to answer best as possible to help us fully understand your needs.

Expected timeline | 1 week - after specifications are provided by the Bookstore.

Thank you for reaching out! Merchandise requests include artwork for items such as t-shirts, hats, customized notebooks and water bottles.

Before submitting your request, please contact the TRU Bookstore (customorders@tru.ca) to discuss which products you’ll be ordering. Once you have selected your products, ask the bookstore to provide specifications (size, printing process, material, etc.) to Marketing and Communications (MarCom).

We will begin designing once we have received the specifications. Please note that merchandise requests take approximately one week from the time the specifications are provided.

Expected Timeline | 1 week.

TRU Marketing has shifted to a more strategic approach for what appears on campus-wide screens.

All new digital slide requests are evaluated by a review committee every Monday.

To support this process, we ask that all slide requests be submitted at least 1.5 weeks in advance. This allows time for review, approval and – if needed – redesigns to ensure content aligns with best practices and TRU brand standards

If a slide is not approved, the requester will be notified by TRU Marketing with next steps or context. In some cases, we may be unable to publish a slide based on scope, timing or strategic fit.

If your screen submission is about an event, we encourage you to also submit your event details to our online event calendar at inside.tru.ca/events.

Please follow these best practices when creating your slide:

Canva is great for creating slides.

Check out our Canva slide templates.

• Make your slide 1600 x 900 pixels.
• Keep main titles to 2-4 words.
• Make your descriptions or messages short and to the point.
• Main titles font size should be at least 80 pt.
• Descriptions should have a font size of at least 30-35 pt.
• Use TRU brand colours and font. Visit tru.ca/brand for details.
• Keep your slide simple. More elements can add confusion.
• Use a short URL that's easy to remember.

Expected Timeline | 1 - 2 weeks.

Thank you for reaching out! We are always looking for compelling stories to share with our audiences on social media. However, we can only share content that aligns with the TRU brand and fits our social media channels: student stories, featured faculty members, research projects, etc.

Please note that timelines may vary depending on the scope of request and our workload.

To help us bring your story to life, please provide as much detail as possible.

Expected Timeline | 2 weeks

Thank you for reaching out! This request involves support to create an event registration form and setting up online payment for an event.

Please note that this request typically takes two weeks depending on the scope.

Expected Timeline | 3 - 4 weeks

Thank you for reaching out! Event project request involves written content development, visual content creation, landing page development, printed marketing materials and marketing campaigns.

Please note that this request typically takes three to four weeks depending on the scope and workload.

To help us better understand your needs, please provide as much detail as possible.

Expected Timeline | 2 weeks for installation (provided by Facilities).

Clubs, campus groups and departments have the option to hang banners advertising their events or activities on BMO Student Street in Old Main.

Accepted banner materials: paper or vinyl. No other signage materials will be displayed.

How to book a banner

1. Choose your dates: Use the table below to determine the most appropriate weeks to hang your banner. Booking date ranges are for one week starting on Mondays. Your banner can be posted for a maximum of two weeks. Exceptions can be made based on banner space availability.
2. Choose your location: Five locations are shown in the graphic below. The table at the bottom of this page indicates which locations are available during your preferred dates. Also note the maximum banner sizes for each location.
3. Show us your banner: We would really like to see what your banner looks like. Send us a PDF, photo or napkin drawing of your amazing creation!

Maximum banner dimensions

Location 1 - 4: 8 feet wide by 4 feet high

Location 5: 10 feet wide by 10 feet high

Expected Timeline | 1 week - from the time content is finalized to first proof.

Thank you for reaching out! Simple design requests include pull up banners and other displays, single page brochures, handouts, info sheets and updates to existing materials we designed.

Kindly provide the content you would like included in your collateral. Bullet points are fine — we will review and edit as needed. Once your content is finalized, we will begin the design process and provide a proof for your review.

Please note that simple design requests take approximately one week from the time content is finalized to the first proof.

Expected timeline | 2 weeks - from the time content is finalized to first proof.

Thank you for reaching out! Complex design projects include annual departmental reports and multi-page publications.

Kindly provide the content you would like included in your collateral. Bullet points are fine — we will review and edit as needed. Once your content is finalized, we will begin the design process and provide a proof for your review.

Please note that complex design projects take approximately two weeks from the time content is finalized to the first proof.