Signs and sandwich boards

Sandwich boards and lawn signs are a great way to promote events and activities occurring on campus. In order to allow access for all groups, manage the number of signs across campus and maintain a beautiful and well-kept campus grounds permits are required for sandwich boards and lawn signs.

For lawn signs on the HUB Lawn, please refer to HUB Advertising. If you are looking for help to create or print your sign, please see our Sign Shop service.

Sandwich board

Lawn sign

Service options

Sandwich boards

Requests and artwork must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the display date.
All artwork must be approved by UW Facilities.
Up to 10 sandwich boards may be on display for up to a two-week period.
Groups may provide their own boards or borrow from UW Facilities.
Boards may not be placed in locations that impact pedestrian traffic or vehicle visibility. There must be a five feet of clearance around any board in an open paved area.
Boards may not be chained or cable locked to University property.
Boards must be between 24” and 36” tall, and between 20” and 30” wide.

Sandwich board and lawn sign permit request form

(NetID required)

Cost

There is no fee for this service. However, if you are borrowing boards, a departmental payment worktag is required and you will be charged $40 per board for replacement boards for damaged or missing equipment.

Eligibility

Faculty

Staff

Students

Eligibility Notes

Signs may only be used to promote an established University program or University-sponsored function.

Lawn signs

All artwork must be approved by UW Facilities.
Up to 10 lawn signs may be on display for up to a two-week period.
Lawn signs may not be placed in locations that will impact pedestrian traffic or vehicle visibility. There must be five feet of clearance around any sign in an open paved area.
Lawn signs may not be chained or cable locked to University property.
Lawn signs should be placed in mulched areas to avoid being removed during work such as mowing and edging.
Lawn signs should be 24” wide and 18” tall, with a 10” x 30” silver H-stake.