Email communication is a presentation of official Minot State University correspondence. To maintain consistent branding standards across all forms of MSU communication, it is recommended that faculty and staff use one of the email signature options shown below. In addition, an email must preserve the white background and not include background graphics. Official email signatures of Minot State employees must not include quotes, custom fonts, photos, or links.
Font
Use Aptos or Calibri, size 11, as your email default font. Since some email programs do not allow formatting (font choices, bold text, etc.), users on those systems may choose whichever font is the default font on that system.
Title and Credentials
Choose [Dr.] or [Ph. D.]. DO NOT use both.
Example: Dr. Steven W. Shirley — OR — Steven W. Shirley, Ph.D.
Signature
List signature information in the hierarchy shown below. Copy the signature below to use for your email signature. If "MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY" does not appear red once pasted, please update the correct MSU red by selecting colors> more options> and enter our HEX: CE0E2D.
Name Here, Credentials
Title Here | Office Here
MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY
500 University Avenue W
Minot, ND 58707
701-858-XXXX | MinotStateU.edu
Optional Elements
You may add pronouns to your signature in parentheses immediately following your name. You may also add MSU Land Acknowledgement below the last line of your signature. Copy the signature below to use for your email signature. If "MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY" does not appear red once pasted, please update the correct MSU red by selecting colors> more options> and enter our HEX: CE0E2D.
Name Here, Credentials (pronouns)
Title Here | Office Here
MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY
500 University Avenue W
Minot, ND 58707
701-858-XXXX | MinotStateU.edu
Minot State Land Acknowledgement
