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Are you in a University of Cincinnati college, department or student organization? Do you want to produce a product using the University's brand for your department or organization? If so, you're in the right place!  The process of using the university's brand on product for internal use is referred to as internal consumption. Learn about this process below.

March Vendor Feedback Survey:  During March and October we collect feedback on the process and vendors. Please consider filling out the form here. Feedback shared to the vendors will not include any submitter names. If any serious concens are raised we will reach out to address them, as always if there is a concern it is best to reach out to our office when it occurs.

Approved Internal Vendors Internal Request Form

Internal Request Process

  1. Start the planning and request process early. We recommend at least 30 days before your event. If you are ordering for a student group please refer to Licensing and RSOs prior to starting this process.
  2. Select an approved internal vendor to produce the products.
  3. Design artwork for the product. The internal vendors can help you design the artwork if needed. Check out the Artwork Do's and Don'ts and Brand Guide for artwork guidelines.
    1. If RSO, RSO rules about use of brand apply and the full RSO name or CSI approved nickname must be present
  4. Complete the Internal Request Form (linked above). You will need to upload the final artwork and quote from the vendor into this form. Please fill out this form with as much information as possible and please fill out one form per item you are ordering.
    1. Each product and artwork variation requires review to ensure proper marks, colorways, and safe space is used.
  5. We will review your request. It typically takes between 1-3 days to process each request. After your request has been reviewed, we will notify you and the vendor of the status of the request.

Note: Approval to use the University's brand (i.e. on a t-shirt) does not constitute approval to use the brand again, including on reorders, without seeking additional approval.