The Office of Undergraduate Research and the KSU Library System - Marietta each house a plotter printer that will produce high quality, single page, 42"W x 36"H color posters.

These printers are available for use by all KSU undergraduate and graduate student researchers at no charge for printing posters that are directly tied to poster presentations in which the undergraduate(s) or graduate(s) are the lead authors and primary presenters of the research.

*Please note we are not able to print posters that do not meet these criteria; for all other poster printing needs, please visit the or

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Policies and Guidelines

Poster Printing Policies

  • Poster printing is available to KSU undergraduate or graduate students who have been accepted to present a poster at a conference.
  • The conference acceptance confirmation (e.g., conference acceptance letter, conference acceptance email notification, screenshot of conference program listing undergraduate researcher as presenter, etc.) must be uploaded when completing the poster printing request form for both the Marietta and Kennesaw campus.
    • The student(s) must be listed as the lead author(s) and the primary presenter(s) of the research. 
  • Posters must be submitted at least five business days prior to pick-up date. Same-day printing is not available.

Poster Design Guidelines

The Office of Undergraduate Research recommends downloading and utilizing one of the following templates:

 

Click here to learn more about general tips on creating academic posters, including resources for designing posters from scratch. Some key things to remember are:

  • Use a plain white background.
  • Only use high resolution KSU approved logos.
  • Use only high-resolution logos & images (preferably 300 dpi).
    • Do NOT copy and paste images from the Web. Web images are only 72 dpi.
    • The submitter is responsible for obtaining proper for any images used, if applicable.
  • Although many of the following websites charge a small fee, utilization of stock photos will provide you with high resolution and professional looking photos and images.
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Poster Printing Guidelines

  • All posters submitted must be designed in or converted to PowerPoint.
    • The slide/file must be sized to 42"W x 36"H to ensure correct printing.
      • We strongly recommend downloading and utilizing one of the templates available above.
  • We will not print multiple copies of the same poster. This includes reprinting posters due to mistakes, improper formatting, or poor print quality. It is your responsibility to ensure that the file attachment is the correct version of the poster for printing. 
    • We are not responsible for proofreading or bad print quality due to faulty design (please follow design tips and templates).
    • We are not responsible for making modifications to posters (change text, change colors, add or subtract information, resize, etc.).
      • If you have questions about your poster's content and/or layout, please contact your faculty mentor.
    • We are not responsible for the cutting or trimming of posters.
      • To avoid cutting or trimming, please follow the design tips and templates.
  • Posters may not have large solid backgrounds.
    • We will print graphics and images in small quantities on a research poster, but large solid blocks of color can damage the printer.
  • Posters submitted for a group research project and/or presentation:
    • The student submitting the form assumes point of contact responsibilities, including but not limited to
      • all follow-up communication
      • revised file submissions, if necessary
      • poster pick-up

Submit Posters For Printing

Poster printing is available on both campuses, and students must fill out the form which corresponds with the location at which they plan to pick up their poster. Prior to submitting a request, please refer to the Poster Printing Policies and Poster Design Guidelines above.

Posters must be submitted at least five (5) business days prior to the pick-up date. Posters will not be printed on the same day.

  • Students who would like to have their poster printed and ready for pick-up on the Kennesaw Campus must complete the following form:鈥� 
     

     
    The point of contact will be emailed when the poster is ready to be picked up. Posters are to be picked up at the Office of Undergraduate Research in the Academic Learning Center, Suite 5500.
     
    For questions, contact our@kennesaw.edu

  • Students who would like to have their poster printed and ready for pick-up on the Marietta Campus must complete the following form:
     
    Marietta Campus Printing Form 

    Posters are to be picked up at Johnson Library on the Marietta Campus at the first floor check-out desk.
     
    For questions, contact libraryposter@kennesaw.edu