Make your message stand out with signage at the Carolina Union! As the heart of campus life, the Union sees thousands of visitors daily, offering a prime location to promote your event, service, or organization. Whether you’re targeting students, faculty, or staff, our signage options provide high visibility and a direct way to engage with the Carolina community. Let us help you make a lasting impression in the heart of campus.
Guidelines have been established to provide for the safe and equitable use of Carolina Union signage spaces. Non-affiliated organizations must work with the Union’s Event Services department to determine available signage opportunities as some restrictions and additional charges may apply. All signage posted within Carolina Union spaces is subject to approval from the Event Services and Communications & Creative Services departments. Failure to comply with any or all guidelines and policies may result in a fine and/or loss of official University recognition. Policies follow the UNC-CH Facilities Use Policy.
Signage is not permitted in any Union location other than those described below. Event Services reserves the right to remove unapproved signage.
Meeting Room & Free-Standing Signage
Union meeting rooms are equipped with 8.5 x 11” sign holders, located on the wall directly outside of each meeting room. Additionally, the Union has free standing 11×17 and 18×24 sign holders.
For guests with events taking place at the Union, reservations for these signs are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please speak with your Union Event Manager during your consultation if you are interested in utilizing signage.
For all other inquiries, please email [email protected].
A-frames
A-frame signs are available to promote events happening in the Union as well as campus events. Our staff will set up your signs on the event day(s) and remove them afterward. Signs will be discarded the next business day unless you arrange pickup with Event Services in advance.
The Union offers two standard A-frame holder styles. All organizations must use the provided holders – personal or homemade holders aren’t permitted (except for Student Government and Homecoming campaigns, which follow separate policies).
SIDEWALK SIGN HOLDER – 24×36”, exterior only, available for events not taking place in the Union, no lamination
SANDWICH BOARD SIGN HOLDER – 24×36”, interior and exterior (weather permitting), only available for events taking place in the Union, lamination optional
If you have an event reservation at the Union and an Event Manager, contact them directly at least one month prior to your event to reserve an A-frame or discuss your needs at your consultation. If you do not have an event reservation, please email [email protected] at least three weeks before your desired A-frame reservation date.
Please note that we require organizations to submit an image of the advertisement for approval by Communications & Creative Services. This should be done a minimum of three weeks prior to a reservation. Please email your design to your Event Manager or [email protected].
Exterior Banner Lines
The Union provides three exterior banner lines above the Gift Plaza to promote events happening in the Union and on campus. Banners can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis and
displayed up to 10 days before an event date. Union staff handles all banner installations, but we cannot guarantee protection from damage before or during display and are not responsible should damage occur. Once hung, banners cannot be modified. Banners must be collected within three business days after the reservation, or they will be discarded.
Banners must be 96” wide x 36” tall and be printed on vinyl with a grommet in each corner.
If you have a reservation at the Union and an Event Manager, contact them directly at least one month prior to the reservation or discuss your banner line needs at your consultation. If not, please email [email protected] at least three weeks before your desired A-frame reservation date.
Please note that we require organizations to submit an image of the advertisement for approval by the Union’s Communications & Creative Services office. This should be done a minimum of three weeks prior to a reservation and prior to banner printing. Please email your design to your Event Manager or [email protected].
Bulletin Boards
With prominently placed bulletin boards located on every floor throughout the Union, your message is sure to reach a wide audience. These boards are exclusively available for advertising by recognized student organizations and UNC departments. Any advertised events or initiatives must be open to all students and take place on campus. Advertisements cannot be advertised more than one month prior to an event and there is a limit of one advertisement per event/program per bulletin board.
All advertisements must be submitted to the Union’s Welcome Desk for approval and posting. Flyers cannot exceed 24in x 24in. Unapproved flyers will be removed.
All advertisements must comply with Sections VII-IX of the UNC-CH Facilities Use Policy. The following may not be advertised: items for sale, roommate requests, transportation requests, and the use or availability of alcohol.
Resource Hub
The Resource Hub at the Union consists of acrylic brochure holders located beside the Welcome Desk. All materials for the Resource Hub must be submitted to the Union’s Welcome Desk for approval and display. Multiple copies of the same item may be placed in the Resource Hub but will only occupy a single compartment.
Any item placed in the Resource Hub must comply with Sections VII-IX of the UNC-CH Facilities Use Policy. Business cards, small flyers, oversized posters and candy will be removed. Advertisements from commercial businesses, such as coupons and/or promotional flyers are prohibited.
