Project Timelines

How much lead time does a project require?

Here are estimated timelines for some of the projects that our office assists with. Please note: The timelines below are estimates. We may need more time based on our current project load. We are experiencing delays in printing and merchandise orders due to supply chain issues. Any print and mail requests that must be fulfilled by an outside vendor will need an additional two weeks.

• Advertisement — 2-4 weeks
• Booklet/Event Program — 4-6 weeks
• Brochure — 4-6 weeks
• Business cards — 2 weeks
• Custom Letterhead — 4 weeks
• E-Newsletter Inclusion — 3 weeks (Our alumni and parent/family newsletters publish in the first week of each month; deadlines for submissions are typically mid-month.)
• Flyers/Posters — 4 weeks
• Invitations — 4 weeks
• Multi-Page Book (12+ pages) — 10 weeks
• Name Tag — 3-7 business days
• Photo Shoot (event) — 2 weeks
• Photo Shoot (headshot) — 2 weeks
• Postcard — 4 weeks
• Press Release — 3 weeks
• Profiles for Faculty and Staff — 2-3 weeks (including new profiles and updates to existing profiles)
• Social Media Promotion — 2 weeks
• Website Created — 3-8 weeks
• Webpage Created — 2-3 weeks
• Website Update — 1 week (minor), 2-4 weeks (larger revision)