Poster Application

Each Graduate Student receives one free poster per academic year. To request the use of the plotter, complete the following:

  1. Review "Creating your poster with Microsoft Powerpoint".
  2. Have your advisor email se.computing@uci.edu stating that he/she approves the poster request.
  3. Complete and submit the application.
  4. Please allow 3 business days to schedule your request.

Plotter requests are subject to the rules below:

  • Be sure to bring your file on a USB Flash drive, have it available on your M: drive, or send it via the online application form.
  • There are no "rough drafts". You are limited to one (1) printed poster of size 42"(wide) X 36"(tall).
  • Use the standard Windows fonts (Times New Roman and Arial work fine)
  • No backgrounds. Backgrounds make the poster more susceptible to fingerprints and scratches, and are very expensive to print.
  • Color: It is important to note that printed colors will be less vivid than those that you see on your computer monitor. As a rule, dark colors will print darker.
  • If there is a printing problem caused by our staff or equipment (printer error) we will re-print the poster.
  • Reprint requests due to typographical, layout, or other errors not related to our staff or equipment will be denied.

Creating your poster with Microsoft Powerpoint

  1. Create your poster to actual size. Use Page Set-Up 42"(wide) X 36"(tall) (42" X 36"). This way you can view your file at actual size (100%) to verify resolution and quality.
  2. Overly complex posters created in PowerPoint can have display and printing issues. You will have less problems if you use fewer layers and keep your design simple. Adobe Illustrator is recommended for more complex designs, but note that Adobe Illustrator is not available in our computer labs.
  3. Try to use only system fonts. Arial and Times New Roman are reliable fonts.