Stationery application
Stationery for official use should be printed by University Printing. Contact them at printservices@k-state.edu or 785-532-1520.
Kansas State University wordmark
Kansas State University offers one wordmark for letterhead, envelopes and business cards. The wordmark uses "Kansas State University," the primary name by which the university is known.
No other type or graphic elements can be combined with the Kansas State University wordmark. The design is standard and cannot be altered.
The wordmark must be reproduced from authorized sources and may not be redrawn or reproportioned in any way. Additional guidelines for use of the wordmark on other types of publications, both printed and electronic, appear in the Kansas State University Graphic Standards Guide.
The wordmark is to be used by:
- All units and agencies of the university.
- Any Kansas State University unit funded by the state of Kansas.
- Any enterprise with funds administered by the university, regardless of source.
- Any nonstudent unit identifying itself with Kansas State University.
Kansas State University purple
Kansas State University official purple is best reproduced with ink called Pantone #268.
Preprints
The Kansas State University wordmark has been preprinted in purple on letterhead, envelopes and business cards through University Printing. All additional information is printed in black.
Ordering
Orders for Kansas State University stationery are processed through University Printing to ensure consistent editorial and graphic standards.
Letterhead
The most frequent contact with Kansas State University for many audiences is through letterhead. Letterhead is for offices and departments within the university. Business cards are for individuals within the university.
Kansas State University letterhead follows this general format:
1. The upper left-hand corner includes the Kansas State University wordmark.
2. The name of the college or division appears directly right of the wordmark. The name uses one or two lines set in Myriad Pro Regular 12/14 + p4 or Myriad Pro Regular 10/11.
3. The name of the department appears under the name of the college or division, if needed. The name uses one or two lines set in Myriad Pro Regular 10/11 or Myriad Pro Regular 8.5/10.
4. A single line centered at the bottom of the letterhead includes the following information in order:
- The mailing address. University mailing addresses use the following format:
- a. The room number must appear first, without the word "room" and without a zero in front of the number. All addresses must include a room number. Room numbers that are a combination of numbers and letters must appear with the number first and the letter at the end.
- b. The building name must be followed by the designation "Hall" (i.e., 5 Anderson Hall) or "Building" (i.e., 104 Pittman Building) as appropriate.
- c. Occupants of Bluemont Hall need an additional line in their addresses because of duplication with Manhattan street names. Bluemont Hall is located at 1100 Mid-Campus Drive. The department room number and the building name (i.e., 127 Bluemont Hall) may appear next to the street address.
- Example of an address in Bluemont Hall: 492 Bluemont Hall, 1100 Mid-Campus Drive, Manhattan, KS, 66506-5302
- The city, state and zip code, including the zip plus-four designation. For questions about this designation, please contact the manager of Facilities Support Services at 785-532-1718.
- Phone number.
- Fax number. This is labeled "Fax."
- The university home page address. This is listed as "www.k-state.edu."
- All of the information on the bottom is set in Myriad Pro Regular 8/10.
- For any questions regarding letterhead, contact the Division of Communications and Marketing at vpcm@k-state.edu or 785-532-2535.
Envelopes
The Kansas State University envelope includes the Kansas State University wordmark, which appears in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope.
Kansas State University envelopes include information that appears to the right of the wordmark and follows this general format:
1. The name of the college or division. This uses one or two lines set in Myriad Pro Regular 12/14 + p2.
2. The name of the department, if needed. This uses one or two lines set in Myriad Pro Regular 9/10 + p2.
3. The mailing address. This line is set in Myriad Pro Regular 7/10.
4. The city, state and zip code, including the zip plus-four designation. This line is set in Myriad Pro Regular 7/10. For questions about the zip plus-four designation, please contact the manager of Facilities Support Services at 785-532-1718.
5. The postal meter number may also be added. This line is set in Myriad Pro Regular 7/10. For questions about meter numbers, contact Central Mail Services at 785-532-7751.
No other information will be printed on general correspondence envelopes unless required by postal or federal regulations. These exceptions will be reviewed and approved by the Division of Communications and Marketing.
Other standard envelope sizes are available from University Printing.
Business cards
The purpose of the Kansas State University business card is to locate a person within the university and provide information so people can write, call or visit. The business card notes a person's affiliation with Kansas State University, not with other organizations.
Business cards are the most complex of the stationery elements. In order to communicate effectively, use only the most essential information. All business cards must use the standard business card size (2" x 3.5"). They must include the Kansas State University wordmark.
Kansas State University business cards follow this general format:
1. The upper left-hand corner includes the Kansas State University wordmark.
2. The name of the college or division appears directly right of the wordmark. The name may use one or two lines and is set in Myriad ProRegular 8/10.
3. The name of the department appears under the name of the college or division, if needed. The name may use one or two lines and is set in Myriad Pro Regular 8/10.
4. The middle of the card includes the person's name and degree designation, such as Ph.D., MFA or PE. The name and degree designation must use only one line and are set in Myriad Pro Semibold 12/15.
5. The person's title appears below the name and degree designation. The title may use one or two lines and is set in Myriad Pro Regular 9/10.
6. The bottom left-hand corner includes the following information in order:
- The mailing address.
- The city, state and zip code, including the zip plus-four designation. For questions about this designation, please contact the manager of Facilities Support Services at 785-532-1718.
- The university home page address. This is listed as "k-state.edu."
7. The bottom right-hand corner includes the following information in order:
- The office phone number. A cell phone number appears next to the office phone number.
- The fax number. This is labeled "Fax."
- Email address. The ending part of the email address must be written in the "@k-state.edu" format.
8. Two lines are recommended for all information that appears at the bottom of the card, however, it is possible to add a third line to accommodate necessary information. All information at the bottom of the card is set in Myriad Pro Regular 7/8.
No other elements or copy may appear on the front of university business cards.
For questions regarding information to include on business cards, contact the Division of Communications and Marketing at vpcm@k-state.edu or 785-532-2535.
Backside of business cards
Each business card also includes a backside.
The elements that are used on the backside of business cards include:
- The bottom center includes a small Powercat printed in black.
- The bottom right-hand corner may include a QR code (short for QuickResponse) to provide additional information about the university unit or the person listed on the business card. A QR code is a readable barcode for smart phones. This is optional.
- The center of the business card may include a tagline or mission statement if desired. This is optional.
For questions regarding information on the backside of business cards, contact the Division of Communications and Marketing at vpcm@k-state.edu or 785-532-2535.
Transition period
There will be a two-year transition period for the new stationery materials. You may immediately convert to the new system or you may continue to use your old supply of letterheads, envelopes and business cards until inventory is depleted. Should you choose to immediately convert to the new system, University Printing can convert your old letterhead to blank memo pads at no charge.
Letterhead and envelopes should match with the same wordmark.
Exceptions
Exceptions to these guidelines include the following units, although they are welcome to use the new stationery system:
- Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art
- Fred Bramlage Coliseum
- K-State Athletics Inc.
- K-State Alumni Association
- KSU Foundation
- McCain Auditorium
- Centers, institutes, journals, etc., if they are part of a cooperative relationship or consortium of other universities. For any questions, please contact the Division of Communications and Marketing at vpcm@k-state.edu or 785-532-2535.
For more information
For questions about Kansas State University letterhead, envelopes, and business cards, contact:
Division of Communications and Marketing, vpcm@k-state.edu, 785-532-2535.