Facilities Planning

Signage Standards

GVSU has standards for interior and exterior signage used throughout the University. Click below to view our standards manual in electronic form:

Interior Sign Standards

Requests for additional signage, revisions in existing signage, and/or removal of signage should be handled by e-mailing Larry Henderson hendersl@gvsu.edu or Molly Galloway gallowam@gvsu.edu in Facilities Planning.

Typography Specifications

Introduction & Resources
Workspace Identifiers (nameplates, etc.)
Donor Signs
Individual Letters & Surface Vinyl
Regulatory Information Signs
Elevator Signage & Floor Directories
Freestanding Signs (Rarely approved - Must be ADA compliant in placement)
General Mounting Specifications

Exterior Signage Standards

Exterior signage related to facilities on GVSU campuses is coordinated through the Facilities Planning department in accordance with the university's planning and design standards. The following are links to the GVSU Planning & Design Standards Manual sections as applicable:

01 58 00 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION
01 58 13 TEMPORARY PROJECT SIGNAGE