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Branded university social media accounts serve as powerful amplifiers for individual units, departments, and programs. ¹û¶³´«Ã½ students and employees participating in social media usage as an official job function or on behalf of the university must follow the proper steps for ¹û¶³´«Ã½ branded Social Media Accounts. 

All new and existing ¹û¶³´«Ã½-affiliated social media accounts must use an officially designed icon through the Social Media Request process.This ensures all accounts align with ¹û¶³´«Ã½’s brand standards and are easily recognized by our audiences.

Questions? Contact socialmedia@ung.edu 

Content Standards:

• Refer to the  for guidelines before posting.
• Use this disclaimer for posts:“The postings on this site are my own and do not represent the views of the University of North Georgia.”
• Content should always relate to ¹û¶³´«Ã½ programs, services, or business.
• Do not solicit funds or promote commercial entities.
• Remove posts that violate the terms of service or ¹û¶³´«Ã½ policies.
• Copyright Compliance: Only post content (images, videos, etc.) you own or have permission to use.

• Images: Ensure profile and header images reflect ¹û¶³´«Ã½’s professional tone.
• Logo Usage: ¹û¶³´«Ã½ logos and branded items must be approved by Strategic Communications & Marketing. Unauthorized use is a copyright violation.
  • Adhere to the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Brand Identity Guide

• Ensure posts are valuable, relevant, and don’t overwhelm your audience.
• Posts with high-quality images (72 dpi) and compelling content get more engagement.
• Note: Accounts inactive for more than one semester may be removed from the directory.

• Use Social Media to Drive Traffic: Link to your department’s website or the official ¹û¶³´«Ã½ site to increase visibility and engagement.
• Share Official Content: Repost content from official ¹û¶³´«Ã½ channels or tag ¹û¶³´«Ã½’s social media accounts for greater visibility.

• Engage with followers regularly. Handle negative comments professionally and, if necessary, take sensitive issues offline.
• Correct misinformation promptly with factual content and include links when possible. If the topic is controversial, sensitive, or potentially offensive/political, consult with the Strategic Marketing and Communications team at strategiccommunications&marketing@ung.edu for assistance.

• Contact the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Social Media Manager or Public Safety if comments involve threats, harassment, or violations of policy.