Office of Marketing & Communications

The Office of Marketing & Communications (OMC) strives to elevate 91��˶��Ƶ and its mission through the advancement of institutional goals, including recruitment, retention, and strategic giving priorities.

We offer prospective students, alumni and the public a look at what makes Oxy special: our unique identity as a top liberal arts college in the heart of the global city that is Los Angeles. We highlight the achievements of students, faculty, and alumni online, on social media, in print publications, and through outreach to the media.

Our team of marketing and communication professionals creates compelling content that highlights Occidental’s academic excellence and our distinguishing values as a college community. We also act as stewards of the institution’s visual brand identity and provide strategic communication guidance across the College.

Additionally, we manage the College’s official social media presence on , , , and .

Request a Project

The Office of Marketing and Communications provides strategic marketing and communications support, from crafting compelling narratives to managing social media and digital content.

Let’s work together to turn good ideas into great outcomes. Whether we’re collaborating on a project or offering solutions aligned with marketing and communications best practices, our team will partner with you to advance the College’s goals.

We’re committed to delivering work that’s effective, strategic, and aligned with institutional standards. When a proposed solution isn’t quite in step with marketing best practices, we’ll work with you to explore more effective options that serve your goals while maintaining the integrity of the brand.

The projects we support include:

Content creation and development
Graphic design
Photography
Social media
Media relations
Website content support and strategy

Providing key information about your project needs will help us understand your objectives and make informed decisions on how to facilitate your project.

Things to Consider Before You Get Started

For projects that require one component (i.e. graphic design) please submit 4-6 weeks in advance of your project due date.
For projects that require multiple components (e.g., content creation and graphic design) please submit 8-10 weeks in advance of your project due date.

OMC supports projects that advance the College’s institutional goals of recruitment, retention, and strategic giving priorities.

Identifying your target audience will help us understand who you are trying to communicate to.

Photography requests will be prioritized based on their alignment with the College’s strategic priorities.
Requests that fall outside of this may be referred to a freelancer photographer, of which service fees may be incurred by the requester.

The request form below will provide you with options to select the components needed for your project and prompt you to enter all relevant information. We will assess our capacity to take on your project and you will receive a response from our office within 3-5 business days.

If you need help completing the form, please email omc@oxy.edu.

Request Branded Oxy Stationery

Our office has developed branded stationery for the campus community, including business cards, letterhead, and envelopes.

All printed stationery requests will be directed to our preferred print vendor. You will receive a personalized proof and price estimate for review and approval before production begins.

Business Cards

Business card orders are bundled and put into production on the third Friday of each month. You can expect to receive your cards within the first week of the following month. Rush orders are subject to additional charges.

If you are a current student interested in business cards, please contact the Hameetman Career Center for assistance.

Letterhead and Envelopes

A variety of academic and administrative letterhead templates are currently available for digital download on the in the MyOxy portal. Please note, our digital letterhead templates are compatible only with Microsoft Word, and may not retain correct formatting if used with other applications. If you do not see the department letterhead you're looking for, please email omc@oxy.edu.

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