Building a consistent, accessible, and user-friendly digital presence across multiple university departments starts with the right foundation. For our new Student Affairs theme, we have streamlined our page structures to remove complexity and prioritize the end-user experience.
Our design philosophy
The templates linked below have been rebuilt from the ground up with three goals in mind:
- Accessibility first: Every layout is optimized for screen readers and keyboard navigation.
- Editorial ease: We’ve simplified the backend so your team can focus on content, not troubleshooting layouts.
- Visual consistency: Ensuring a unified “look and feel” across all university divisions while allowing for departmental flexibility.
Explore the template library
Each link below will take you to a live demonstration of the template. On those pages, you will find best use cases and editorial tips to help you decide which layout best serves your content.
| Page template | Best for… |
|---|---|
| Hero Featured Image with Sidebar | Main navigation hubs with multiple sub-sections. |
| Hero Featured Image Full Width | High-impact entry points without internal sub-pages. |
| Subpage with Sidebar: No Image | Efficient, information-heavy interior pages. |
| Subpage Full Width: No Image | Long-form reading, data tables, and distraction-free content. |
| Subpage with Sidebar: Featured Image | Engaging interior pages that benefit from visual context. |
A note on standalone pages
If you are creating a page that exists outside your main sitemap structure, like a one-off event registration or a hidden landing page, you can use any of the templates above. However, we recommend one of the subpage templates to ensure a consistent experience for the end user.