Policies and Guidelines
The University has developed various policies and guidelines to guide campus communicators in their work.
Social Media
Notre Dame supports the use of social media to connect with students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, fans, colleagues, and more. This guide offers information about how to do so effectively within University guidelines.
Social Media Policy Social Media Brand Guidelines
Mass Communications
Notre Dame respects its community members and protects the integrity andeffectiveness of University messages by using a strategic approach to masscommunication. That includes the use of streamlined distribution channelsand minimizing unsolicited, mass-delivered email messaging.
Learn More about Mass Email CommunicationsGeneral Information for Mailing
Content/Story Reviews and Checklists
Learn the guidelines for requesting quotes from senior leadership, as well as access checklists to ensure appropriate reviews, considerations, and checks are completed before publishing a story online
Access the content guidelines and checklists
Best Practices for Naming New Entities
When naming a new center, institute, program, or other entity, learn the best practices to ensure consistency, clarity, and strategic alignment with Notre Dame’s overall brand identity.