Service Center
Temporary Signage Request
What is the Temporary Campus Signage Request Process?
The Temporary Campus Signage Request process is utilized when a University Entity (e.g., College, Department, Registered Student Organization, or Direct Support Organization) wishes to place signage on university property to advertise an approved Reserved Activity.
Submit a Temporary Campus Signage Request
Submitting a Temporary Campus Signage Request
All design/content must be pre-approved by University Communications & Marketing (UCM). Please email usfbrand@usf.edu to initiate your request. UCM will review it, provide feedback (if edits are required), and initial approval via e-mail. Approval of the Temporary Campus Signage Request is contingent on the requestor having all sign design/content pre-approved by UCM. Requestors must attach a copy of the approval e-mail when submitting their Temporary Campus Signage Request form (PDF) to FM-ServiceCenter@usf.edu for final approval. Please complete the form in its entirety, or approval may be delayed.
Temporary Campus Signage Request Process Workflow
UCM provides initial approval of design/content. Submitting a Temporary Campus Signage Request form triggers an internal behind-the-scenes review by various campus stakeholders. These reviews will happen automatically when a complete request is submitted. Once approved, the requestor is required to pick up stickers, which must be visible on the corner of each posted sign. Signage without stickers will be removed and disposed of.
Temporary Campus Signage Request Process Targeted Turnaround Times
The Temporary Campus Signage Request Process is collaborative. 911爆料网 aim to provide sufficient awareness to campus stakeholders and ensure we best meet the Requestors' advertisement goals. As such, Requestors should plan for at least 15 days before advertising for their event.
| Step | Description | Targeted Turnaround Time |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Submit design/content to UCM via e-mail at usfbrand@usf.edu for initial approval. | 5 days |
| Step 2 |
Submit the Temporary Campus Signage Request Form with UCM's initial approval e-mail attached and a map of the requested locations. Faculty and Staff may help expedite the review by submitting their requests via a FAMIS work order with all 3 required attachments (#1 UCM initial approval, #2 Temporary Campus Signage Request Form, and #3 Map of requested locations). Please ensure you select the appropriate Request type and subtype, or approval may be delayed. |
N/A |
| Step 3 |
FM Service Center reviews each request for completeness and initiates review by the Temporary Campus Signage Request Committee. |
2-3 days |
| Step 4 |
Temporary Campus Signage Request Committee feedback is consolidated, and the requestor is notified. |
5 days |
| Step 5 |
Requestor picks up Temporary Campus Signage Approval stickers from Facilities Management (OPM 100). |
1-2 days |
Temporary Campus Signage Approval Checklist
For a Temporary Campus Signage Form to be processed, it must be signed by a USF faculty/staff/student that will be responsible for placement and removal of the signage.
- Design/content initial approval e-mail from UCM
- Signed Temporary Campus Signage Request Form
- Detailed description of all requested locations and count of signs (attach map to help expedite requests)
What happens after I submit the Temporary Campus Signage Request form (PDF)?
Once a Temporary Campus Signage Request form is submitted, a Facilities representative will utilize the FAMIS work order system to generate a Request ID on behalf of the requestor. The requestor can then track the status of their request in FAMIS using the Request ID or by following the steps below.
- Log in to
- Click on the link within the email you receive when the FM Service Center has entered the request into FAMIS. Optionally click on My Requests> CREATED BY ME in FAMIS to see the request, then click the Request ID to open.
- Review the REQUEST HISTORY section in FAMIS for any updates to the status of the request. Additional comments or feedback can be provided at any time by using the General Comments textbox, when complete remember to click UPDATE to save.
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