Templates for Download

At Marketing & Creative Services, we are pleased to offer a series of templates for university departments and schools to download. These templates were designed to ensure that official and business office documents follow the university’s Identity Standards & Guidelines.

The templates you can currently download include:

Zoom and Webex virtual background images
Canva graphic templates
MS PowerPoint templates (three options)
Fax coversheet template
Memo templates (Word and PDF options available for use)
Email signatures

If you have questions regarding how to use these templates, please email [email protected].

If you are looking to create a custom template for a specific department or presentation, please submit a design project planner request.

If you are looking to order customized business cards, letterhead (print and electronic) and/or envelopes, these items can be purchased through iBuy, which adhere to the university's branding guidelines. Look for Dupli under the Office Supplies and Furniture section of iBuy.

Zoom and Webex Virtual Backgrounds

illustration of a laptop with silhouette

We are pleased to offer GW-branded virtual background images for Zoom and Webex.

Gelman stacks Zoom Webex
GW Zoom Webex
GW horizontal logo – Zoom Webex
Kogan Plaza fountain – Zoom Webex
Milken Institute School of Public Health building – Zoom Webex
Mount Vernon clock tower
Professor's Gate
SEH exterior (option 1)
SEH exterior (option 2)
SEH greenhouse (option 1)
SEH greenhouse (option 2)
SEH spiral staircase
Tempietto (option 1)
Tempietto (option 2)
Trustees Gate
University Yard
WWII Memorial

Note: Virtual backgrounds may not be available on all versions of Zoom and Webex. If you have questions about using backgrounds on your computer or mobile device, contact the GW IT Support Center.

Canva Graphic Templates

While we are always happy to help you with your design needs, we understand that there are some projects that are easier to accomplish with self-serve files. To help serve this need, we are excited to offer a library of branded Canva templates. If you have a recurring project and don't see a template here that suits your needs, please submit a project request. If you would like to learn more about how to use these templates you can watch a recorded training.

Cards

Example of a welcome card template with a gate graphic and filler text

Use the Welcome Card Template

example of a congrats card template with filler text

Use the Congratulations Card Template

example of a thank you card template with filler text

Use the Thank You Card Template

Email Headers

Example of White email header

Use the White Email Header Template

example of blue email header

Use the Blue Email Header Template

Flyers

Example flyer 1template with filler text

Use the Flyer 1 Template

Example flyer 2 template with filler text

Use the Flyer 2 Template

Example Flyer 3 template

Use the Flyer 3 Template

Example Flyer 4 template

Use the Flyer 4 Template

Social Media

Example dark blue portrait social template

Use the Portrait Social Template

Example dark blue square social template

Use the Square Social Template

Example dark blue landscape social template

Use the Landscape Social Template

PowerPoint Templates

General Powerpoint Download

Campus Powerpoint download

Campus Powerpoint Download

General Powerpoint Download

Campus Powerpoint Download

To use the templates, you need MS PowerPoint 7.0 or higher:

Download and open the desired powerpoint.
You can choose from two color options by going to View > Slide Master and choosing the preferred slide styles.
Customize each slide within the theme by using different built in layout options under the Layout button.
- Repeat this step until your presentation is complete.
Go to File > Save As when ready.

illustration of a fax machine

We are pleased to offer a Fax coversheet template for download.

To use the Fax template, you need Acrobat Reader:

Download and open the Fax template PDF.
Type your text where needed.
Send to print at your local printer.

You will not be able to save the typed information unless you have Acrobat Pro installed on your device.

illustration of an envelope

We also have two Memo templates for download.

MS Word Template

Download and open the MS Word template(.doc).
Type memo content.
Go to File > Save As when ready and save as you would normally save an MS word document.

PDF Template

To use the Memo PDF template, you need Acrobat Reader:
Download and open the Memo PDF template.
Type memo content.
Go to File > Save As and save as you would normally save a PDF.

You will not be able to save the typed information unless you have Acrobat Pro installed on your device.

Email Signatures

To use these email signatures, follow these steps:

Go to your GW Gmail settings and create an email signature.
Click one of the "copy" buttons below to copy your preferred GW signature layout.
Paste the GW signature into Gmail and customize with your contact information.
Save your changes, and send a test email to yourself or a friend.
If desired, use the Gmail formatting options to adjust the text size.
Please contact [email protected] if you encounter any technical issues adding the GW signature.

Firstname M. Lastname
Title | Department
Division/School
The George Washington University
o 000-000-0000 m 000-000-0000
[email protected]

Copy Signature

		Firstname M. Lastname Title \| Department Division/School The George Washington University o 000-000-0000 m 000-000-0000 [email protected]

		creativeservices.gwu.edu

Copy Signature with Social Icons