Digital Signage Format
The VCU digital signage system is an excellent way to communicate with the university community about events and services. VCU Technology Support Services (TSS) maintains the Korbyt digital signage system, a VCU Alert emergency notification system component. TSS personnel can also set specifications, install the system, and train VCU departments to use it.
More than 120 digital signage players are on the Monroe Park and MCV campuses. Displays are located in the University Student Commons, Hunton Hall, VCU Libraries, residence halls, Recreation and Sports facilities, parking decks, and academic buildings.
Slide Design and Formatting
Slide distribution is restricted solely to official VCU-related content. Therefore, all submitted requests must be for official VCU events or official events of recognized VCU student organizations. Submissions for student organization events must include the official organization’s name and contact information on the slide. All submitted content is subject to review.
The digital slides are formatted in a horizontal 16:9 ratio or 1080 x 1920 pixels (imagine a widescreen PowerPoint). All submitted slides should be formatted in JPG or PNG. Departments and student organizations must comply with university branding for their represented areas.
When designing slides, please remember that each slide is displayed for approximately 9 seconds. Therefore, please include the details: what, when, where, and a web address for additional information.
Submitting Your Requests
To submit a request to install a digital player for your department or schedule a slide for display, please send your requests using the RamsCentral online support ticket system. In the Self Service Portal, please select, Enter IT Portal. Upon entering the portal, select Submit a Request. In the search field, type Digital Signage. Select Digital Signage Slide Submission. Complete the form and attach your slide by selecting Upload File. Upon completing the form and attaching the slide, choose Review & Submit. In the next window, review your request and include the calendar duration for each slide. Click Submit. It is recommended that requests be submitted ten business days before the run date begins.
Note: Submitted slides are not guaranteed to run on all players. Individual departments and schools own and manage each digital display. These display owners reserve the right to determine appropriate content for their locations and audiences.
This article was updated: 02/13/2025