Plan ahead to allow adequate time for your project to be scheduled for photography, design and printing, so we can provide you the best possible customer service. Following are estimated turnaround times for a variety of printed materials, simple web updates, press releases and photo requests. Since projects vary in size and design, the times needed for production will also vary. Once your project request form and copy is received, the actual turnaround time for completion can be confirmed. Please note:
- Alterations to copy or design will extend timeframes.
- Add 2-3 weeks if your project requires writing, copy editing or photography.
- Priority will be given to projects connected to strategic priorities, admission or development, and to projects with event- or mailing-driven deadlines.
- Projects needed to be turned around faster than the lead times listed above will be flagged as "Rush." Please respect our need to plan and balance our work and only use this designation when necessary.
Press releases:
Please provide information 2 to 3 weeks prior to your event.
Photo/video requests:
Please make your request 5 working days prior to your need or event
Advertising:
Allow 1 week prior to the date your ad materials are due to the publication
Simple one- or two-sided flyers, postcards:
Design – 5 to 7 days
Printing – 5 to 7 days
Multi-panel, multi-page full-color brochures, direct mail campaigns:
Writing/editing – 1 to 2 weeks
Photography – 1 to 2 weeks
Design – 2 to 3 weeks
Printing – 7 to 10 days
Mailing services – 5 to 7 days
Event posters:
Design – 5 to 7 days
Printing (on-campus) – 2 or 3 days (allow 1 week for large-format printing)
E-graphics, updates to existing material:
Design – 3 to 7 days
Printing – 5 to 7 days
Promotional items:
Design – 5 to 7 days
Printing – 1 to 3 weeks (plus shipping)
Web content edits
Simple – 3 to 5 days
Complex or new pages, sections – 1 to 2 weeks


