Digital Signage

What is it?

Digital Signage at Cal Poly Pomona is utilized as an electronic alternative to bulletin boards and posters than can display a variety of different static, dynamic, and interactive content for promoting college or department events in a more simplified and customizable manner.

picture of a typical digital signage install

Our Digital Signage Platform: Carousel

  1. What is it?

    Carousel is the software we use at Cal Poly Pomona for posting information onto your departments digital signage displays. It's seamless platform for connecting with students both visually and interactively in a way that typical poster boards can't. By tailoring your digital signage content to the unique interests and needs of your student audience, you not only enhance the impact of your messages, but also create a more meaningful and rewarding experience for everyone.

  2. How do I use it?

    You can manage the content per signage location via the Carousel web application from anywhere! Create bulletins, channels, and even schedule upcoming events with just a few simple clicks. Our campus media departments have put in a lot of hard work making templates for you to use to make it easier to get started from start!

  3. Is there support available?

    Yes! Every digital signage installation is directly supported by our support staff, from one-on-one training on how to effectively use the platform, to on-call support and even yearly maintenance checks, we've got you covered!

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Use the following links to get more information related to digital signage.

Submit a Request

If you would like to learn more, start a project, or have an existing display and need support, please submit a ticket and select Digital Display (Signage) from the Type of Request drop-down list.

Training Videos

Tightrope Media Systems has provided a very thoughtful and in-depth series of video tutorials on the in's and out's of how to get from simple templates, to custom arrangements.

Funding Sources

Our Funding Source section can help point you in the right direction for technology projects. SPICE Grants are the most popular for technological enhancements to academic locations.

Frequently Asked Questions


The owner of the physical signage defines who will create, schedule and/or approve the content displayed on the screen. Shared content such as Campus Alerts, Strategic Communications Announcements and Master Calendar events will be determined by a committee. Content can be shared openly between departments to pick up and display on their screens. Maintenance is handled by our support staff on an as-needed and yearly basis.

Yes, the digital signage purchase would be the financial responsibility of the college and/or department. If a building is shared by two or more departments or colleges, they may share the costs of purchasing the digital signage and software as well as any on-going costs.

There is an annual license fee of $450 for the media player software that distributes content to your screen along with on-call support and annual maintenance. Your budget should include software upgrades so you can stay current with new features and/or hardware as computers and electronic signs do age. Additionally, you may want to consider adding more players or bandwidth in the future.

The college or department can define the location of the digital sign. However, MV Design will do a local survey for power, network connectivity, and security policies on potential locations to determine the best placement. Any potential issues or hazards will be communicated to the the requesting party.

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