Tips for creating your poster

While your poster may appear clear on your screen, it can become blurry or pixelated when printed at full size if it was created in low resolution. To ensure high-quality results, please follow the resolution guidelines for the software you’re using to design your poster.

Reminder: Students will be charged the full reprint cost for posters that need to be reprinted due to low resolution or design errors.

Recommended

Recommended Poster Creation Method

We recommend using Canva.com to design your poster. Students can create a free account using their PSU email address.

Steps for Creating Your Poster:

  1. Set Custom Dimensions

    • For a standard poster board: 24" x 36"

    • For a tri-fold display: 36" x 48"

  2. Design Your Poster

    • You may use images and elements available in Canva, or upload your own high-resolution images.

  3. Share Your Poster for Printing

  4. Follow Up

    • Email Jill Bender ([email protected]) to request your poster be printed for the Undergraduate Research Fair.

Important Notes:

  • The University covers one poster per student.

  • Additional posters can be printed at the student's expense.

  • Pricing varies depending on poster size and paper type.

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