Postgraduate Open Day Printing: Prospectus Booklets and Banners for Autumn Applicants

When prospective students visit a campus, clear print makes a good first impression. This guide covers postgraduate open day printing for university departments in London and beyond: pull-up banners for wayfinding, prospectus booklets, posters and a checklist to keep your autumn event on track.

ExactPrint prints from the artwork files you supply, so your department's approved designs go to print as they are.

Pull-Up Banners for Indoor Event Wayfinding

Large campus buildings can confuse new visitors. Tall banners help guide students from the main entrance to the right department, and they act as clear markers in busy corridors. The 800 x 2000mm pull-up roller banner has room for a department title, room numbers and directional arrows. Place one near a welcome desk, a lecture hall or a refreshment area, where its tall shape can be seen across a crowded room.

A pull-up banner rolls out of its base and stands on its own, so a team can set it up without special tools. The product page mentions same-day dispatch for urgent orders and same-day delivery across London, and it shows same day or free delivery at checkout. Check those options against your event date before you rely on them.

To keep the layout clear, match the banner colours to your department branding and use bold headings. Keep contact details at eye level so applicants can note down a web address or email quickly.

Prospectus Booklet Printing for Autumn Applicants

Applicants want detail on modules, entry requirements and staff. A printed prospectus gives them something to read during presentations and to take home afterwards. ExactPrint offers prospectus booklet printing in several formats to suit the length of your content:

• A4 stapled brochure (210 x 297mm): Suits comprehensive subject guides with module breakdowns.
• A5 stapled brochure (148 x 210mm): Compact enough to carry around campus all day.
• A4 perfect bound brochure (210 x 297mm): Suits a full prospectus that needs a flat, square spine.

Bound booklets need folding, stitching and binding, so brochure orders follow standard production times rather than same-day options. Order several days before your event to leave time for artwork checks, printing and delivery.

Clear formatting helps applicants. Group modules by subject, use short bullet points for key facts and choose a cover with strong contrast so it stands out on a busy table. A short contents page near the front also helps applicants jump straight to the course they came to see.

Posters and Display Boards for Campus Routes

Posters reinforce your message on every floor. Wall posters and mounted displays point to seminar times, keynote speakers and registration desks, which helps visitors move through busy walkways. Using postgraduate open day printing across all of these items keeps the look consistent. ExactPrint produces posters in standard sizes to fit existing display boards:

• A2 poster (420 x 594mm): Door notices, seminar timetables and room schedules.
• A1 poster (594 x 841mm): Hallway display frames and easels.
• A0 poster (841 x 1189mm): Welcome halls and atrium walls.

For displays that must stand upright without bending, foam board is a lightweight, rigid option that rests on an easel or table. For outdoor routes or exposed entrances, choose PVC banners or waterproof posters, which are made for wet autumn weather.

Several poster and foam board pages show same-day options at checkout. If room assignments change at short notice, check those options on the product page for your size.

Practical Checklist for Department Event Coordinators

Preparing print early keeps the day running smoothly. Use this checklist to review your items before applicants arrive:

1. Welcome signage: Position an A0 poster or a pull up roller banner at the main campus entrance.
2. Wayfinding signs: Place A2 poster prints near stairwells, lifts and central corridors.
3. Subject leaflets: Stack A5 stapled brochure copies on department reception desks.
4. Detailed course guides: Hand out A4 perfect bound brochure guides during introductory talks.
5. Presentation displays: Mount lightweight foam board prints on easels near speaker podiums.

Check artwork dimensions and resolution before you upload, because low-resolution images look soft when scaled up for large formats. Proof every room number, date and web address twice, ideally with someone who has not seen the design before. ExactPrint prints the artwork you supply, so any error in the file will appear in the print. Give each item an owner and a deadline, so nothing is left to the last week.

Plan Your Postgraduate Open Day Printing

A well-organised open day starts with clear signs and reliable information. Pull-up banners guide visitors through corridors, posters point to talks and rooms, and crisp prospectus booklets put key academic details into applicants' hands. If you are planning an event at a London campus, choose your formats early, proof your artwork and check the delivery options on each product page. Order the A4 stapled brochure for subject guides well ahead of the day, and look at same-day options on banners and posters if plans change late.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which print items can be ready on the same day?

Several product pages show same-day options, including the pull-up roller banner, the poster pages and some foam board pages. Options differ by product and order, so check the page for your item and the choices at checkout. Bound items such as stapled or perfect bound brochures follow standard production times because of the folding and binding stages.

What paper sizes work best for course prospectuses?

A4 brochures (210 x 297mm) work best for comprehensive course guides that include module tables and entry requirements. A5 brochures (148 x 210mm) are a compact format that visitors can carry in a bag.

Can pull-up banners be used outdoors during autumn events?

Pull-up banners are usually an indoor display choice, and the product page describes the banner material as 300gsm grey-black polymer. Keep them indoors. For outdoor campus entrances, choose PVC banners or waterproof posters instead.

How far in advance should we order prospectus booklets?

Bound booklets involve folding, stitching or perfect binding, so order several days before your event. This leaves time for artwork checks, printing and delivery to your campus address.