What is a U.Ed. number and do I need one?

This pertains to materials that are used to promote, inform, or recruit.

Easy reference list of examples of materials that need U.Ed. numbers:

  • Recruitment materials
  • Brochures
  • Flyers and postcards (including print and email) that will be distributed to external audiences
  • Posters (that will be displayed at off-campus locations)
  • Catalogs
  • Calendars
  • Schedules of events
  • Booklets
  • View Books
  • Invitations
  • Annual reports
  • Newsletters, catalogs, and magazines

Easy reference list of examples of materials that do not need U.Ed. numbers:

  • Classroom instructional materials
  • Scholarly journals
  • Faculty papers/reports
  • Internal memorandum
  • Forms
  • Signage
  • Digital signs

What does Strategic Communications look for when issuing a number?

  • The Penn State mark is used correctly
  • The accommodation and nondiscrimination statements are included and clearly visible
  • All URLs are correct
  • The document follows Penn State visual and editorial guidelines
  • The document does not contain grammar or spelling errors

How to request a U.Ed. number

When a publication is finalized, provide a copy of your final document to the Strategic Communications Office.

Please allow at least one week for the review of the document and issuing of a number.

When you receive the U.Ed. number, place this on your document following the nondiscrimination statement.