Tips for creating your poster

Posters may look clear to you on your screen, but when blown up to poster size, they may be blurry. This is usually caused by creating them in low resolution. Below are steps to prevent this, based on the method you use to create your poster.

Note: Students who need to have their posters reprinted due to mistakes or low resolution will be charged for each reprint at the regular rate.

Recommended

Create your poster in Canva.com.  Student can create a free account with their PSU email.

  • Create a custom size file based on the poster board size: 24" x 36" poster board or 36" x 48" for a tri-fold.
  • You can used the images available in Canva, or paste in your own images.
  • When your poster is complete, please share to [email protected]. This will send direct access to the poster for printing.
  • Follow up with an email to Jill Bender [email protected] to request your poster is printed for the Undergraduate Research Fair. One poster per student paid for by the University. Additional posters may be ordered at the cost of the student. Poster price depends on size and type of paper.  

For more information, please contact Jill Bender, [email protected] or stop by the Office of Student Affairs and Engagement, SUB 113.